RazMan
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 07:50 PM |
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A Little Update
I went to collect my bodywork from the painter today 
 
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Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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oliwb
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 07:50 PM |
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Wow - pimpin!
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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donut
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 07:50 PM |
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WHAT THE!!!!
NICE!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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RazMan
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 07:50 PM |
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To say that I am chuffed would be understatement 
 
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Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RazMan
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 07:51 PM |
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Still got to fit all the lights but you get the rough idea of the style now 
 
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Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RazMan
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 07:52 PM |
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And finally ....
*edit* The door is ajar on this pic - so not a dodgy shut line
[Edited on 13-12-06 by RazMan]
 
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Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 07:54 PM |
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Very tastey! 
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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graememk
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 07:55 PM |
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i would like to have sex with your car please
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907
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 07:56 PM |
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Stunning
Paul G
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robertst
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 07:57 PM |
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ooo aye! that looks good!
the rear kinda reminds me of a honda CRX del Sol ...
Tom
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russbost
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 08:04 PM |
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So how long till it's on the road then? I trust we're going to see this down at the Dick Turpin next year?
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stulad
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 08:27 PM |
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u lucky lucky git!!
wish i could be at that place in my build
looks awsome , im going off you rapidly
nice colour btw you were spot on with that good luck stu
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jonno
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 08:40 PM |
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Looking good Raz, you have certainly put your mark on it.
Hope your proud if it so far
How long until SVA ??
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 08:44 PM |
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thats a nice looking car,
paint job looks great
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RichardK
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 09:10 PM |
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Very nice raz, you should be very proud of yourself, I know I would be if that was my baby.
Take care
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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RazMan
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 09:17 PM |
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Thanks for all the kind words guys - it has been a real slog with the bodywork as it was my first attempt at making and modifying fibreglass bodywork.
quote:
Originally posted by graememk
i would like to have sex with your car please
She is not that kind of girl matey - anyway the paint is still soft
quote:
Originally posted by robertst
the rear kinda reminds me of a honda CRX del Sol ...
Funny you should say that - the buttresses were inspired by swmbo's CRX !
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Originally posted by russbost
I trust we're going to see this down at the Dick Turpin next year?
You betcha - I'll be there one day
quote:
Originally posted by jonno
Hope your proud if it so far
How long until SVA ??
SVA is booked for 8th Jan so I've got to get my finger out now!
[Edited on 13-12-06 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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humphfury
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 09:34 PM |
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Looks good, can you tell me the manufacturers paint shade that you used to paint the car?
Andy
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emsfactory
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 09:51 PM |
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That is totally tits!!!!!!!!!
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RazMan
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 10:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by humphfury
Looks good, can you tell me the manufacturers paint shade that you used to paint the car?
Andy
Yep, I thought long and hard about the colour and when I saw a Mercedes SLK in this colour I nearly wet myself! So I went into the showroom and
pretended to be interested in buying one and then blagged the paint code from the puzzled salesman
It is 'Mercedes 372 Lazuli' and although it is only a standard metallic, it kind of 'flips' a bit at different angles
......... which is nice
[Edited on 13-12-06 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RazMan
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 10:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by emsfactory
That is totally tits!!!!!!!!!
Thankyou ............. I think
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Hellfire
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 10:19 PM |
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That's looking awesome Raz. Great colour
Phil
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TimC
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 10:25 PM |
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Lovely job!
It looks like a lot of work considering I guess it started like this:
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mookaloid
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 10:42 PM |
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Very impressed - looks awesome
....and it's unique
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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RazMan
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 10:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TimC
It looks like a lot of work considering I guess it started like this:
It certainly was - I started with the kit in the pic but changed every body panel in the process of building.
I redesigned the front section, making it much more rounded and incorporated BMW Mini lights to bring a more up to date look. I then made the plug and
got moulds made via Aeon Sportscars who have adopted it as their Mk2 front option.
The back end is actually a hybrid of the Spider & Coupe, incorporating Alfa Romeo rear lights which are all converted to led s.
The mid section now has two-part doors. The upper window section is removeable for summer use and waterproof for winter (in theory anyway) The side
vents are Toyota jobbies which I grafted in.
The chassis was modded to my spec as a two seater (the GT3 has 3 seats) and now has a central service tunnel carrying all the plumbing and
electrics.
The engine started life as a 2.5 litre Duratec ST24 but I changed the inlet manifolds and injectors for the American SVT which ups the power to 202bhp
(now mapped on rolling road)
Apart from that it is totally standard
[Edited on 13-12-06 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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MikeR
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| posted on 14/12/06 at 12:03 AM |
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fan-blooming-tastic. Well done that man. Bet the guy doing the painting enjoyed it as well - must have made a change from all those dinged panels.
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