rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 13, 2015 Nigel, where did your car go? I'm beginning to think you have too much time on your hands! Epic stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 I agree - this is astonishing stuff.... ... even more so if it is to remain a street car.... err, are you not track tempted in the slightest, Nigel? Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 14, 2015 Hi all, Thought I'd put a little post together to answer some of the points raised above... Nik, I use a mig welder. I am struggling at the moment because the head shield lens keeps fogging up due to the cold weather, also, at my age, staying knelt in one position for any length of time becomes a little painful. that's my excuse for the messy weld, and I'm sticking to it... Dave, this is definitly not the most interesting thread on the internet. this is just the work of a madman who has completely lost his marbles!! Rob, "Too much time on my hands". This translates into, "Nigel is a batchelor" Keith, Thanks for the compliment. I fully intend to have some fun on the track with you all one day, but this is primarily going to be a fun weekend car. Driven only in the dry and kept clean. I've strated stripping the sealant out of the wheelarches in preparation for the front end seam welding. I should have more piccies up in the next couple of days or so... thanks for popping in.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideways? 33 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 As everyone else has said, this thread is awesome! Are you planning on telling the insurance company about the seam welding too, I assume this has an effect on the crash dynamics in a similar fashion to the modifications to the front crash bar... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 14, 2015 Seam welding around the structural members of the car won't affect the crash dynamics in my opinion.The inner wing structure and headlight surround are are very flimsy anyway. I swear I could totally fold it all back with my bare hands!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Come on Nige, where is today's installment? I need my fix! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Sorry Dave. I don't have much to show right now, just stripped seam sealer inside and out ready for welding. I should have some seam welded engine bay pics soon, depending on the weather? If it's too cold my mask fogs up as soon as I put it on!! My Turbo kit is on its way from AVO so I'll have pics of that soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Pics of seams being stripped will do.....c'mon Nigel we need are updates daily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 16, 2015 OK Mark in Stoke.. you asked for them, so here they are, probably the two most boring pics in this thread!! Note the holes for spark plug access tubes. Welding starts tomorrow I think?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted January 16, 2015 Are they the 2 tubes for plugs removal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 16, 2015 Are they the 2 tubes for plugs removal?They sure are... they're only in place at the moment, not welded yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted January 16, 2015 Ahhh thanks Nigel, that's better! I love the detail you go into and maybe a good time (if you have any) to make a template of where the holes need to be drilled for the quick plug removal, so we can pinch your idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 16, 2015 No worries Mark. I'm pleased you have your fix for the day. There will be more to see tomorrow. As far as giving dimensions for the holes goes, I would rather not get involved in people getting it wrong and blaming me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 No worries Mark. I'm pleased you have your fix for the day. There will be more to see tomorrow. As far as giving dimensions for the holes goes, I would rather not get involved in people getting it wrong and blaming me. Have faith in yourself Nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 17, 2015 Ahhh thanks Nigel, that's better! I love the detail you go into and maybe a good time (if you have any) to make a template of where the holes need to be drilled for the quick plug removal, so we can pinch your idea BTW... This wasn't my idea. It was GTNige's, he implemented it on the GPRM cars and I copied them..Please don't think I'm keeping a secret about the positions, it's just that I worry someone will misinterpret my dimensions and get them in the wrong place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 Nigel, No Problem mate, it was a bit tongue in cheek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 18, 2015 Here's my final update on the subject of stripping... All the seam sealer and underseal is out of the front end now, up to the transverse seam in the tunnel and floor. In this shot we can see the seams all stripped out in the engine bay. I cant decided whether I should go for the JDM look and spot weld the seams or go for the traditional method of welding an inch, missing two and so on? In my opinion the latter looks a lot more professional.The wooden stool is protecting the fuel lines from being bent. Ideally I would like to remove them, but I would need to take out the tank to get all of them out of the way, which means the rear subframe would need to be dropped. I simply have no more room to store any more GT86 parts!!Here we can see the interior with all seam sealer and sound deadening removed. The wiring is tucked back where the rear seats would normally be. I didn't want to risk a spatter ball hitting the seats and burning them, so out they came. Likewise with door panels and carpet.Finally, the left front wheelarch. Note I've removed a section of the vertical box section around the spark plug tube. This is to allow access to weld the tube to the actual chassis rail for integrity. Obviously I will weld this section back in after the tube is welded in.Thanks for looking in, welding shots will be next... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted January 18, 2015 Just wondering Nige, once everything is put back together, would the inner plastic wheel arch moulding cover up your new spark plug access tubes? If not, will you be covering the holes up while driving? Would it even matter if they were exposed to the elements while driving i.e. getting water in there etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 18, 2015 Hi Keith,I intend to plug the holes with some kind of bung. The internal bore of the tubing is 27.5mm, so if you have any ideas??? I'd hate a large stone to find it's way in and wedge between the rail and head. The arch liner doesn't cover them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 19, 2015 Sorry guys, nothing to report tonight. It's too bloody cold to be out in the garage. I need to get a central heating system installed in my garage for these cold days. I have a gas heater but it makes everything wet with condensation? Still, it won't be long till spring!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVO9000 54 Report post Posted January 19, 2015 You sir are winning at life to an extreme degree. Watching this with anticipation for updates! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Radley 18 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 Looking good Nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 Cold sweats here! C'mon Nice next installment please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 He's slacking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 22, 2015 Come on guys, give me a break!! It's been very cold and I've been going to the pub :-) I have started welding, but I'm finding I'm crap at welding upside down and, well, to be honest, I'm struggling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
