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Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 6:44 pm
by hanlminiman
Hi Doc
I am not an engineer, just an enthusiast but I must admit the work you are doing and regular updates has really made me happy while in LOCKDOWN. Perhaps I might be dislexic but this Carowner virus is somethin else. Thank you.
Cliff :D

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2020 11:27 am
by Dr.Mabo
roger mcnab wrote: Mon Oct 05, 2020 8:56 am hi doc
the foley /stuart broad speed mini is for sale here in australia it also was clocked at 127 mph at mt panorama at bathurst it is in very good condition and had twin tanks like cooper s
cheers roger mcnab
Hi Roger,
do you have a link to the sales add?
I couldn't find any.
cheers
the Doc

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2020 9:05 am
by roger mcnab
hi doc
i will see if i can find it again
cheers roger

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2020 9:12 am
by roger mcnab
hi doc
i found it type in broadspeed mini in australia and that is were it will come up about the first 4 sites are what i read but there are more there
cheers roger

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2020 9:21 am
by miniac1071
How can you register this car? Isn't TUV very strict?

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:35 am
by Dr.Mabo
hanlminiman wrote: Mon Oct 05, 2020 6:44 pm Hi Doc
I am not an engineer, just an enthusiast but I must admit the work you are doing and regular updates has really made me happy while in LOCKDOWN. Perhaps I might be dislexic but this Carowner virus is somethin else. Thank you.
Cliff :D
Hi Cliff,
thanks for your lovely comment. It makes me happy, to know I made your Lockdown time a bit more interesting.

cheers

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:38 am
by Dr.Mabo
miniac1071 wrote: Wed Oct 07, 2020 9:21 am How can you register this car? Isn't TUV very strict?
Of course TÜV is very strict. But they not only make car owners life difficult, they are also engineers. And if they are involved in such a project already druing planing, they like to help too.

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:41 am
by Dr.Mabo
Next panels are the quarter panel extensions. In this state it’s all about measuring, fixing, rechecking, clamping and starting from the beginning. After I was happy with all the dimensions, my gas torch flame up again and I welded the quarter panels to the tail panels.

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Some careful planishing followed by cleaning the welds and the complete tail section is done. I must admit, I’m a little proud. :roll: :roll: :roll: 8-)

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Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 10:55 am
by spraybeateer
You should be proud! excellent work.

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:05 am
by UHR850
:lol: Proud is a to small woord for what you are doing, :lol: :lol: :lol:

Kees.

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:50 am
by InnoCooperExport
Incredible Doc! You are rightfully very proud.

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:41 pm
by richardACS
As mentioned by many - terrific work.

In case it will be of help in the future - I am storing on behalf of the owner the original Broadspeed mini race car, if you need details as you move forward I'm sure we could make this happen. I have sent a link to the owner to alert him and would need his permission but I'm sure he would be happy to do so....

Richard

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 6:24 pm
by Dr.Mabo
Before anyone gets the idea that the Broadspeed tail would also make a great piece of furniture or wall decoration, I preferred to quickly weld it to the bodyshell. And this is how it looks like.

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Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 6:33 pm
by hanlminiman
WOW. :o

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:48 pm
by Mini-geek
Just discovered this build... I'm honestly speachless at what you've created!

Keep up the amazing work

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 10:21 pm
by java gt
Some builds need a thumbs up icon as words are not enough.Excellent work Doc,I am in awe.

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:36 am
by morris-miner
Fantastic progress there Doc.

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 10:41 pm
by timmy201
Should be pretty quick now that the hard bit is done :D

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:38 am
by harrymini
Looks amazing, what colour will it be going?

Re: Time lapse full metal Broadspeed GT restoration/transformation

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:15 am
by mk1
That is looking absolutely fantastic.