baldy Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Looking good mat, i love this level of atention to detail 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 8 hours ago, baldy said: Looking good mat, i love this level of atention to detail Thanks Simon, appreciate the comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Great catch up to see the progress so far Looking great and colour looks lovely even though its not an original colour lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 Now that the underside is done the car has been put back onto the dolly. Kane has made up some brackets which allow the car to sit on the subframe points instead of the seals or chassis rails - don't want to damage them having just had them all repaired! The inside for front wings have been treated with the same Cobra underseal. Kane has also now started painting some of the ancillary parts, but also did the rear spoiler. VID-20231020-WA0028.mp4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) Jason at Yam6 has sent through a good number of the parts I've ordered, but there are still a large amount still to come. I'll get some pictures up once I have them all through. It's been a real chore to sort the parts into their respective sub assemblies ready to be installed on the vehicle - but this is better than leaving them all mixed up in a box! Edited October 21, 2023 by mwilkinson (see edit history) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 I've used Yam6 for parts and never had a problem. Its always useful to those who work on their cars to know where is the go to place as the traditional outlet forum favourites like Toyota Oxford and TCB fade away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 Yam6 will be my go to for the time being. The prices they offer are very good. The other bonus is that they aren't too far from me, so if I order a part like fuel lines, I can collect the part. Many places simply won't order such parts for you because of the difficulty of posting them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Just spent an hour or so catching up on these current supra projects. Great work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) Kane has been finishing the body ready for paint. Not long now until the main respray. Edited October 29, 2023 by mwilkinson (see edit history) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) I've also started dismantling my Alcon ADeX front (6 pot) and rear (4 pot) calipers so that they can be resprayed and rebuilt. I've been in contact with Alcon to identify what the model numbers are and therefore what parts I need. The rear calipers were difficult to identify, but I was able to establish that they were from a Jaguar XKR. This has helped identify the correct model number. I need new pistons and seal kits. Unfortunately as these are race spec calipers they don't have an external weather boots, so are prone to corrosion. The corrosion isn't bad, but you can see a visible mark / lip and I can't live with that, so I'll buy new. I also need new bridge pipes. Front discs are a floating type and 365mm. Rears have been custom made to work with stock UK rear brake discs. Edited October 29, 2023 by mwilkinson (see edit history) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Loving the updates bud !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Supraleeturbo said: Loving the updates bud !!! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Kane has been painting the internal panels of the car in preparation of the main exterior respray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Kane is now setting the car up for the stone chip coating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Loving these updates, the car is going to absolutely stunning when finished. Great work and attention to detail! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 Thanks Darryl, appreciate the comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 Stone chip has been applied. Kane's attention to detail on the bodywork is impressive. I'm very happy so far with the work he has done. I can't wait to see the end result. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 The day has finally come. The tub has been painted.....so exciting. I love it. VID-20231124-WA0051.mp4 VID-20231124-WA0043.mp4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Looks a great finish straight out the gun, lovely work being done mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 21 minutes ago, Rob W said: Looks a great finish straight out the gun, lovely work being done mate. I agree Rob. This will only get better once cured and polished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 25, 2023 Author Share Posted November 25, 2023 A slightly longer video. VID-20231124-WA0042.mp4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Just done a catch up looking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Looking good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 She's looking really good, amazing colour and finish going to look stunning all polished up in the sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 Thanks for the kind comments all. Can't wait to see this in the flesh. I think I'll also need to have a nose at James' new purchase too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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