Rob_Mitchell Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Nope it's not going to be operational. Let's face it if it was I would be wearing it.. It's just a neat touch to have a genuine Rolex face and bezel out a Daytona watch. All left to do now is to chrome the cap and bond the bezel in the correct place. Finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Didn't notice there was no hands in the watch. You going to have it operational Rob? That would be a wind-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 thinking outside the box! love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Just thinking of fresh ideas but no doubt I'll get copied as other things are slowly being copied already. This is the problem with social advertising! It's good for me to show case my work but bad for people nicking my ideas lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennK Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Not really updated for a while. I managed to get new mechman alternator from SRD (polished version) very happy with the quality and looks, miles better than stock looking alternator. I also got a new billet cam belt tensioner bracket and idler pulley, cam belt and tensioner. I decided my super rare greddy oil cap wasnt good enough for the build, so i managed to win a bid on a genuine rolex dial face and bezel/glass. Was very tricky to accomplish as the greddy recess was 38mm and the watch bezel was much greater, so i had to set up the lathe and bore it out correctly. something different and a nice talking point on the engine. not something i have seen done before. http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac76/mitchell9006/Mobile%20Uploads/image10_zpscnltqx2y.jpg Rob, That's amazing! Now...get on with your work on my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 What do you think about adding arms to the watch face? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Brilliant Rob! Been waiting eagerly for an update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 What do you think about adding arms to the watch face? No point if it won't work lol. At the moment as it is I have genuine Rolex parts in a oil cap lol I'm not interested in adding hands as its never going to tick without a mechanism and if it did the watch will be around my wrist not on a engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 No point if it won't work lol. At the moment as it is I have genuine Rolex parts in a oil cap lol I'm not interested in adding hands as its never going to tick without a mechanism and if it did the watch will be around my wrist not on a engine. Rolex oil cap that shows oil temp/pressure you know you can do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASHEYE Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Crazy mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 i cant believe people are asking if the watch will work. never happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Not that I want to copy but that looks so good I'll end up spending too much money looking at this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Thanks for the comments and positive feedback. Some more parts and ideas in the pipeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Always pushing the boundaries and coming up with new and original ideas Rob. Absolutely love the Rolex oil cap idea. Would never have thought of something like that. Really is art mate. Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 not updated for a while. here are some parts i have recently done for my build. 6" turbo intake pipe 24k gold plated, this thing is a monster and will definately suck a child up if they get too close lol. I also thought up a cool idea with my fire extinguisher and made it look like a replica bottle of armand de brignac lol,just a cool detail for inside the car when its all back together. loads more ideas in my head so stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Nice mate. How did you make those replica labels? You've done a great job on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) I had contacts able to get me genuine 1l ones Edited June 22, 2016 by Rob_Mitchell (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I think if the Fire Extiguisher had DA for Darnley Autoworks on it in the same style, it would be much better. Nice idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 I think if the Fire Extiguisher had DA for Darnley Autoworks on it in the same style, it would be much better. Nice idea though. It wouldn't have the same appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 What a build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennK Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Great stuff Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 When is finish date mate looking forward to seeing what it looks like once complete... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 When is finish date mate looking forward to seeing what it looks like once complete... I ain't got a set time for it to be done. It's done when it's done. I'm enjoying this build and doing things differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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