Ollie's Exocet

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So I thought it was about time I started a build thread instead of just looking at other peoples.

So about 6 years ago I got myself a Series 3 LandRover to restore, I stripped it down to chassis and repaired any rust ready for rebuild. I then bought another Series 3 which required a new clutch. I replaced the clutch and gave it a coat of paint.

I then took it for a drive and instantly decided that I didn't actually want an old LandRover so I sold them both.

This left me with some space in the garage and no toy to play with.

I started looking at Kit Cars, always liked Jago Jeeps and Lotus 7 type cars. Then I came across the MEV Exocet and went looking for a Donor

This was what I got





Stripped it down and disposed of the very rotten shell













Leaving me with this

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Some parts were delivered, it's getting all new bushes and bolts





Subframes and arms blasted, powdercoated and rebuilt







Skid rolling again

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Calipers rebuilt with new seals and given a coat of paint

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Frame collected from MEV and balanced on workbench







Floors cut and fitted along with fuel and brake hose

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Frame fitted to skid







Shocks fitted and looking better with bonnet sat on top

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Brakes piped up, removing the ABS. Not complete yet as I know I need to radius the brackets