newbie on tired body
newbie on tired body
Hi new to site just bought myself an early stylus that needs a lot of attention. first thing is I have to remove body and I want to flip front but I only have small kahunas so does anyone have any photo.s plus it as lots of gell cracks star how would be the best way of tackling these.
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Re: newbie on tired body
Star crack wise , if you paint afterwards then just grind them out , lay more fibremat , fill etc and paint --- if you want it to stay gelcoat , I've no experience with that.
Flipfront wise --- whatever you do don't take the body off until you've made it into a flipfront or you will have great difficulty in lining everything up to achieve a good shut. I've outlined a how to do it description with measurements for '' Lambostylus '' on this forum . Any problems just contact me.
Flipfront wise --- whatever you do don't take the body off until you've made it into a flipfront or you will have great difficulty in lining everything up to achieve a good shut. I've outlined a how to do it description with measurements for '' Lambostylus '' on this forum . Any problems just contact me.
I just love the Stylus but she keeps swallowing £££ !
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
Re: newbie on tired body
Ok thanks for that. but on the flip where you cut do you bond a piece on to the shell so it sits flush when you put it down.
I take it you use a hinge from a fury
still would like a photo or to look at one to get it right in my head before I cut
the front end as solid disc's and m16 calipers so could I assume they are Cortina uprights
I take it you use a hinge from a fury
still would like a photo or to look at one to get it right in my head before I cut
the front end as solid disc's and m16 calipers so could I assume they are Cortina uprights
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Re: newbie on tired body
Fury hinge doesn't align with any Stylus --- you use the existing A frame modified . I designed my own because I didn't like the partial opening you get with FURY STYLUS or PHOENIX hinging system. Plenty of builders on here have converted to flip front using the Stylus A frame. You use one of the bolt holes each side as the hinge --- there are two each side.alfablack wrote:Ok thanks for that. but on the flip where you cut do you bond a piece on to the shell so it sits flush when you put it down.
I take it you use a hinge from a fury
still would like a photo or to look at one to get it right in my head before I cut
the front end as solid disc's and m16 calipers so could I assume they are Cortina uprights
When you've cut and tidied up then you bond resting/shutting ledges at the bulkhead end top/side . The areas horizontal can be secured in several different ways , depending on your ability and cost etc. You're very welcome to look at mine anytime you like , just pm me for address ok.
It's very unlikely that uprights are CORTINA , apart from my own ally billet , most are either ESCORT , SIERRA or TRIUMPH/late models .
Regarding photos , just send me your email and I'll send some of my conversion.
I just love the Stylus but she keeps swallowing £££ !
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.