Good thinking

Back on Magenta, we’ll just for a short time hit the ski bug once more .
Finalised how it all works shocks now fitted 13” -22” shockers fitted used, cut down front springs. With telescopic spring locators to give 80mm extra Axel travel.

After a little while off an on with this project. An update
Floor pan completed welding
Repairs to fuel tank brazing of pin holes then a full coat or benzene/ fuel Proof paint inside a few coats of outer paint. Work on the propshaft
Cleaning up and replacing bearing. Work includes trial reuse of the OEM bearing which never seem to fail just the rubber isolator , a Mold was made up then poured with shore 85 polyurethane 2 pac mix which proved very positive £13 The bond between bolt on fixing stronger than the original Very good isolation property too bit of a fail with the Mold as no release agent used mmm
Other trial now with a steel pipe clamp and 2 rubber mountings £8. Will update soon with results of this
Removed all suspension parts under seal with mipa rubber spray. Hard but rubber finish.
75hours now I think

Tyre and wheel combo built up tonight. Tyre iron and fairy. Liquid

Those wheels and tyres look great together ����

I cannot add any “engineering” value to this post, just want to say I can’t wait to see it. Will you be ready this summer?

Fingers crossed we’re on with it but......... ?it may or may not happen

Interface plates. Have now been fitted with home made backing plates.


Awaiting. M12x1.5 bolts. Then on to the spring hangers/ cups / bases

Cold in that open shed of ours. But a little progress

Spring locators now made up the rubber bump coil. Is a febi 170800 £4.50 each and a perfect fit

On the wheels today. It’s looking good too



loads of articulation the. Green pandas wheel has no traction but magenta at a far greater height still has both wheels on the ground.

Sjvarley said:

On the wheels today. It’s looking good tooView attachment 189729View attachment 189730View attachment 1View attachment 189731 loads of articulation the. Green pandas wheel has no traction but magenta at a far greater height still has both wheels on the ground.

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That looks truly epic. What on Earth will come next?

Note how magenta is level at the rear tail gate
Then Brian is twisting towards the lower wheel (Result far less body stress )

Colour choice. Bay sprayed ready for installation of the engine and components

Engine 1.4 -16v Punto sporting. Lexus 11” servo. Now fitted looking. Let’s say different

Paint now well on its way

reassemble the fixtures then. !!!

Slow progress I’ve had a holiday. Now Adams away for 3 weeks. But working from the rear most things are done engine test and the bumpers fit and some bling stuff to do. Decide to give Magenta the type and model
Sisley4x4 GT 100
Few photos below.

Looking good Steve!

AndyPanda4x4 said:

Looking good Steve!

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If it’s finnished. For September. Ie no problems. I owe you a pint or two. For the tow out and you can give it a try on those lanes. Bytw have found more again !!

Sjvarley said:

If it’s finnished. For September. Ie no problems. I owe you a pint or two. For the tow out and you can give it a try on those lanes. Bytw have found more again !!

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That'll do me, glad to hear you've found more aswell maybe two meets next year then?