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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #240 on: March 24, 2017, 09:42:51 PM »
Percy,

I used the same wires - no issues with vibrations. But I guess they have been designed to sit on BMW running gear.
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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #241 on: March 24, 2017, 09:49:14 PM »
Yep, Tom, you are right, should have no bother....they were only a bit awkward to get on because of existing rust....they fit great once that was sorted.

Looks a bit odd at the moment though with wire wheels on the front and bog standard on the back.

There is one funny old thing, the wire wheels looks bigger....even though they are only 15" rather than 16"....strange! 
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« Reply #242 on: March 25, 2017, 09:01:08 AM »
If yours were designed for BMW you won't have any problems. Mine were second hand from Ebay and all the older bolt-ons were for Jags. I have had one set chrome powder coated, which looks ok but
certainly isn't chrome, the 2nd set is chrome but one rim isn't too good so looking for just one to replace it.

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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #243 on: March 27, 2017, 08:15:04 PM »
I pulled the car out of the garage this morning, as I have a couple of days off so trying to get some work done. Some photo's of progress so far:

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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #244 on: March 27, 2017, 08:18:46 PM »
Then I put her back in the garage jacked up the rear end and managed to get both rear springs changed. Glad to see the back of the spring changing jobs....although the back was a breeze compared to the front.

Try and get some rear light action tomorrow.

Oh by the way, all the lights on the front work great, except one spotlight, that was working, suddenly packed up....hoping it is just the fuse :-\
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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #245 on: March 28, 2017, 12:13:30 PM »
Wayne's paintwork looks fantastic....even though it is actually filthy and covered in dust....well done Wayne  ;)
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« Reply #246 on: March 28, 2017, 12:34:56 PM »
This is amazing.
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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #247 on: March 28, 2017, 07:28:43 PM »
Looking really good mate - see what you mean that the 15" wires look bigger than the 16" alloys, odd.
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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #248 on: March 28, 2017, 08:19:54 PM »
One rear light base fitted, works fine when temporarily rigged up. Not sure whether to begin final wiring on this one or mount the base for the drivers side rear.

See how I feel tomorrow.....I've still got lots to do before MOT  :-\
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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #249 on: March 28, 2017, 08:50:08 PM »
Looking really good mate - see what you mean that the 15" wires look bigger than the 16" alloys, odd.

I think it must be because of the gap around the wheel....remember the front springs have been changed and the back hadn't when I took  the picture...an optical trick I think.
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« Reply #250 on: March 29, 2017, 03:53:18 AM »
I'm loving this colour mate. It is going to GLEAM in the sunlight. Excellent choice.
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« Reply #251 on: March 29, 2017, 08:13:01 AM »
It looks amazing ! Can't wait to see the finished project.

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« Reply #252 on: March 29, 2017, 04:26:29 PM »
Looking fantastic Percy. Well done! Will you be at any of the shows this spring/summer?

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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #253 on: March 29, 2017, 08:16:30 PM »
Hoping to get to Stoneley if I can get everything done in time. Hoping to have the outside finished....inside will be a winter job.

Will also do Ragley Hall at the end of May...it's only just down the road and a great day out....it's like a fete in Midsommer...except nobody gets killed....or they haven't yet anyway !

Last year there was a bit of a lull in proceedings, so they just asked anyone to drive into the arena and have a chops about their pride and joy. Then the PA system threw a wobbly and they were begging members of the public for some bits to fix it.....good laugh and a good day out.
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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #254 on: April 12, 2017, 09:55:07 PM »
Right, a quick update.

Both rear lights fitted and all working. Rear bumper fitted, number plate lights fitted and working. All wiring tidied up with tubing etc.

Nearside rear wheel arch inner mudguard fitted. Side louvers glued together ready for stainless mesh to be fitted.

Bad news, checked fuse on the spotlight and it was not blown...I will have to re-do each connection till I find the culprit....bound to be the last one.

Tomorrow, rear nearside wheel fit, fit other rear mudguard, drop it on the floor and wheel it out for a quick clean, then back in and front up for the spotlight.

Then door handles and boot opener, finish the wipers, fit drivers mirror, fit louvers and bonnet grill.

Then proper clean and MOT. Then the rest of the chrome....if it passes !
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