Bits for the build you forgot about .....

[davidimurray]

Ok - bit of an odd question thsi but I'm putting together my shopping list of things to keep an eye out for at stoneleigh - for example fuel hose, bits of trim, brake fittings etc

Just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on bits they didn't realise they would need.

Hope that makes some sense

[Bonzo]

Not a bad idea is that Dave .... Making up a list of things that are easy to overlook & Stoneleigh just a few days away

It has just dawned on me, I have a fair few bits'n'bobs that need to be got at some point !!

Mirrors
Indicators & side repeaters
Rear lights
Fuel filler cap
Battery cut off switch
Handbrake cable
Bonnet catches
Brake flexi hoses
Rear brake shoes
Rear brake slave cylinders
A large quantity of trim & cover strips
New set of suspension/wishbone bolts ( Have a stack of new ones here but alas, al set bolts !! )

That lot is just off the top of my head

That's not allowing for a couple of the major parts left to buy !! .... Propshaft, new tyres.

There was me thinking that my spending was almost at an end ?? .... That little list is goung to set me back a fai few bob

Edit

What day are you going to the show mate ?

[davidimurray]

Well my current list looks something like below Not that I need to get it all at Stoneleigh, just keep my eyes open for bargains! So far I've been through the Rally Design, Europa and CBS catalogues for inspiration! Current plan is for myself and my good lady to be around on sunday. We're off to Margate on friday so will then head north on saturday.

Brakes
Bulkhead brake fittings M10x1 Male Male
M10x1 securing nuts for above
M10x1 3-way Tee Female
M10x1 hydraulic brake switch Male
Brake Flexible Hoses 450mm long M10 into caliper, m10 female inboard
M10 Bleed Nipples

Bodywork/Interior
Bonnet Catches
Petrol Filler Hose - 38mm ID
Filler Cap
Side Mirrors
Centre Mirror
Seats
4 Point Harness
Handbrake Gaitor + Trim
Gear Lever Gaitor + Trim
Fuel tank rubber around straps
Foam for flat areas between panels
U trim for edge of wings
P trim fro rear wings
Tank Breather Valve -screw in.

Engine
Universal Throttle Cable Kit
Flexible Fuel Hose to connect to copper 8mm
Fuel Hose clamps for above
Air Filter + backplate ITG JC50, Pipercross C604D
Coolant Hose - size??
Hose/joiners for intake system 42mm id
Spark Plug Seperators

Electrics
Warning Lights - which ones??
Switches - which ones???
Relays ???
M22x1.5 Fan Switch
Battery Terminals
Fusebox 10 way
Relay Box
Wiring Connectors - waterproof - what type
Split Cable Sleeving
Dash Koso RX2N

Lighting
7" Headlamps
Front Indicators
Side Repeators
Tail/Brake lights
Rear Indicators
Fog Light
Reversing Light
Rear Number Plate Light
Reflector??

Tools
Pipe bender
Rivnut tool + M6 rivnuts
Clecos 1/8" 3.2mm + tool
Nibbler
Brake flaring tool
Chassis Paint - epoxy mastic 121

[Bonzo]

Looking at that list of yours, I can see at least a dozen other things i'll be needing

Best I try not to think about it too much

[les g]

cheers for that list David..............NOT.....
i thought most of are expenses were out of the way
now among other things i have just realised that we have not budgeted for lights and there is no cash left in the cookie jar.......
cheers les g

job for handy Andy at the show perhaps ??????

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by les g

cheers for that list David..............NOT.....
i thought most of are expenses were out of the way
now among other things i have just realised that we have not budgeted for lights and there is no cash left in the cookie jar.......
cheers les g

job for handy Andy at the show perhaps ??????

Give me your cash & i,ll go & do some haggling for you

as previously mentioned on a thread/post last year.....I got all my rear lights including bulbs for £16....
Infact, all my lights for my car .....total cost £61 plus a £7 delivery charge along the way .( all lights are brand new)

cheers
andy

[les g]

Originally Posted by HandyAndy

Give me your cash & i,ll go & do some haggling for you

as previously mentioned on a thread/post last year.....I got all my rear lights including bulbs for £16....
Infact, all my lights for my car .....total cost £61 plus a £7 delivery charge along the way .( all lights are brand new)

cheers
andy

Ok then mate your challenge is to beat last years £61
its actually a brilliant plan you run around and do the hagglin
and i find a nice shady spot to sit and sip a cold one.........
easy life

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by les g

Ok then mate your challenge is to beat last years £61
its actually a brilliant plan you run around and do the hagglin
and i find a nice shady spot to sit and sip a cold one.........
easy life

And if i win the challenge???? whats in it for me ? tell you what...I,ll join you for a beer....and we,ll send TJ bargain hunting

so.....the grand total of £68 for
headlights ( with side lights )
front indicators
side repeaters
full rear light set...including fog & reverse....

anyone fancy a challenge?

Thanks David.....you,ve reminded me I need some fuel hose from the tank to the filler cap

cheers
andy

[davidimurray]

Bu**er - missed propshaft, wheels, tyres and bodywork off that list

Glad the list has been helpful for some people. I hate getting to doing a job then realising I am missing the one vital component that will take a week by the royal snail to arrive.

I keep wondering how people used to do it for £250 - mine is rapidly heading towards the £3K mark and wanting to do a burnout past it! But then again I have decided to build the car I want where possible, with the bits I want and to make everything nice and tidy so that it is basically a new car. I don't think you can put a price on the satisfaction you get from the build - or the smile when you open the garage and look at the car you are building.

[les g]

Grrr ,Grrrr ,gnash gnash
did someone mention propshaft
thanks !!!!!!!!!!