dome Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 On 26/01/2024 at 21:48, loserone said: *Or an indication you should go french. I haven't looked back! That's because you don't want to see what's fell off PicantoJon, Rust Collector and Matty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 anyone want to see how solid the other side is ? nah, me neither not quite as bad but still a pain in the arse. i suppose i’ll need to whip the front wing off and check behind there too Dyslexic Viking, Flat4, Rust Collector and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 the frustrating thing is that i’m not planning g to keep this one - as soon as it’s done it will be up for sale. anyone mad enough to make me an offer as it stands just now ? it’s mechanically sound, someone with more enthusiasm for welding could have themselves a bargain ! @loserone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Swap for a 182? gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 a lad who does welding that @DVee8 knows through work is coming to have a look on friday, if he offers a reasonable price i may be tempted to throw more money at this - i’m already “baws deep” into it, what’s a few more quid ? Rust Collector, JMotor and dome 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 fearing the worst, i removed the drivers side wing to see what horrors lurked not quite so bad as “foamy bob” hadn't been at work on this side. still, at least i know what i’m up against- will see what dvee8’s mate says tomorrow Flat4, GMcD and AnnoyingPentium 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 kev the welder visited today and gave me a very reasonable price for welding up the mess, all i need to do is get it to him next weekend so i temporarily refitted the wings and dropped it down from its perch started first time 320touring, loserone, Dyslexic Viking and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooobydont Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Brilliant to hear, I love these mk1 mx5's, good to see another saved (hopefully!) gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 with the green monster mobile again, it got shoved aside while the other one got some attention now, i’m sure it must be due a service soon… hmm, definitely overdue assume the position manky black oil dropped genuine mazda parts and don’t forget to update the history then i nicked the clear lenses off the green one and went for the obligatory test hoon ! Dyslexic Viking, dome, Tickman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 it occurred to me that i’m paying for insurance on the exo that has sat bone idle in the garage for the last three months - what if i could temporarily borrow that policy for the green monster ? a couple of phone calls later….. yep, we’re on the road don’t she look pretty ? the first trip round the block was deemed a success so i set about adjusting the headlights and ventured a little further just along to the local retail park but it was such a good feeling to finally drive this little car - and it’s a lovely thing ! the autobox felt weird at first but i soon got used to it and really enjoyed a blast round the back roads. roof down at night is always a treat, and with very little traffic, i got to have some fun unfamiliar with overdrive, i figured to knock it off for acceleration and click it back on for cruising, seems to work well with the (i think) three speed auto. quite different to the black mk1 but i definitely see the appeal. the steering is a little off but that’s no surprise as i replaced the whole rack, there’s a couple of bulbs needing changed, and that tiny wee patch of welding and she’s ready for the mot next week. progress - feels good paulplom, dome, LightBulbFun and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 On 03/02/2024 at 17:44, gm said: We're a year ahead of you! gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 20 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: We're a year ahead of you! oh arse ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 driving the green monster for the first time last night, one problem became apparent - the Nardi steering wheel is a lovely thing but that peeling varnish feels awful to the touch - really lets the side down now it was my intention to strip it down, sand it smooth and re-varnish it but, something appeared last night on marketplace that i couldn’t resist contact was made and a mad dash down to hartlepool was made before anyone else could snap it up the new wheel is a momo type fitment so the nardi boss couldn’t be used. fortunately i had a spare momo boss so got to work fitting it problem - the shroud is missing and the nardi one won’t fit hmm… i found a spare empty one in the recycling bin and got busy with the craft knife warmed it with the hot air gun something to cover it with turned out not too shabby - i’ll give that scabby edge a rub down and a dab of paint tomorrow but in the meantime - how good does that look ? there’s not a mark on it, i suspect it has never been used not sure about this but it’s all i have for now for now, we shall call it the Ronald Mc Donald steering wheel i’d like to find a horn push with the classic mazda logo but not at this price maybe i can just buy the sticker ? but for now, what a cracking looking interior this is turning into loserone, dome, mk2_craig and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 the boot floor where the battery lives was a rusty mess so i gave it a good seeing to with the wire wheel and slapped on some kurust warmed it up a bit and a couple of coats of primer first coat of colour hmm, Rover racing green metallic was the nearest ‘match’ they had in halfords maybe a second coat will tame it ? maybe if i turn the floodlights off ? that’ll do - it will be hidden by carpet anyway djim, rainagain and Jim Bell 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 two new number plate bulbs and a fog light bulb too Tickman, DVee8, primeradoner and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 that steering boss was letting the side down quite badly a quick spin on a flap wheel and we have a lovely brushed finish another spin while i gently apply some matt black look at the finish on that ! it’s the little things that make the difference LightBulbFun, Tickman, rainagain and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 the battery corner turned out ok - certainly an improvement Jim Bell and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 and whilst spinning things inappropriately to improve their appearance worked wonders on the boot carpet rm36house, Schaefft, scooobydont and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 i dropped the green mx5 off at kev the welders place yesterday morning and decided to run home this was a terrible idea and i was knackered so in order to collect it today, i persuaded @DVee8 to come with me and drive one of the mazdas back the green car as seen from the black car the black car as seen from the green car we each had a go at driving both back to back and agreed them to be excellent in different ways i stopped at lumley castle for a photo opportunity but a lack of communication meant dvee8 didn’t join me ! we’ll just need to go back another time the welding is coming along very nicely, is taking longer than initially anticipated but worth it for a good job. LightBulbFun, Dyslexic Viking, mercedade and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 On 07/02/2024 at 20:20, gm said: i’d like to find a horn push with the classic mazda logo but not at this price maybe i can just buy the sticker ? @DVee8 has a mate at work who reckoned he could make such a sticker - not sure he understood the concept of ‘can you print me a couple ?’ but the size is perfect and the interior now looks even better except what’s that bubbling all about on the passengers door card ? a minor* welding mishap fucksake ! add a new carpet to the list will this thing ever be finished ? Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 the welding has turned out fairly well though this rotten scabby mess now looks like this i’ll chuck some proper protection on and get the wings re-fitted, the mot is due yesterday so time to get a wriggle on. scooobydont, MorrisItalSLX, LightBulbFun and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 so the current plan is : green mx5 - mot, polish within an inch of its life, sell black mx5 - mot, hooning, trackdays bini - sell and replace with some sort of diesel honda, a mk8 civic or mk2 crv exo - bring out of hibernation on 1st april and give it a damn good thrashing LightBulbFun, AnnoyingPentium, Dyslexic Viking and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 2 minutes ago, gm said: so the current plan is : green mx5 - mot, polish within an inch of its life, sell black mx5 - mot, hooning, trackdays bini - sell and replace with some sort of diesel honda, a mk8 civic or mk2 crv exo - bring out of hibernation on 1st april and give it a damn good thrashing That sounds like a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 27 minutes ago, gm said: @DVee8 has a mate at work who reckoned he could make such a sticker - not sure he understood the concept of ‘can you print me a couple ?’ but the size is perfect and the interior now looks even better except what’s that bubbling all about on the passengers door card ? a minor* welding mishap fucksake ! add a new carpet to the list will this thing ever be finished ? The sterring wheel looks great. Theres enough logos left to do the wheel centre caps and another dozen sterring wheel centre's gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 i’ve not measured but i’d bet these are a different size again ! i’m thinking maybe one badge on each wing, just below the side repeater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 23 minutes ago, DVee8 said: That sounds like a plan. it’s not a bad fleet, really Jenson Velcro and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 47 minutes ago, gm said: i’ve not measured but i’d bet these are a different size again ! i’m thinking maybe one badge on each wing, just below the side repeater What size do you want for the wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 i’ve no idea - i took the centre caps off and put them ‘somewhere safe’, it might be a while until i can answer that question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 it’s a lovely sunny day here in county durham so i took greenie out for a quick spin, stopped for fuel and this lovely old Honda pulled up next to me maybe summer is coming early this year ? a replacement carpet has been ordered, i’ve gone for black as tan was surprisingly hard to get hold of and way more expensive - considering how little of it is on show, i think it will look just fine Tickman, scooobydont, LightBulbFun and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 i haven’t driven the black one for a while so took it to the supermarket this afternoon it would seem i got distracted Dyslexic Viking and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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