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nib1980

posted on 7/8/07 at 12:18 PM Reply With Quote
this months progress

Hi all,

well after getting a week off work this week i've been puling the stops out and now have a virtually finished car in my opinion, I still have the following to do

handbrake and gear gator
gear knobs
cover for column
mirrors
fix a few small problems

here are a few pics comments welcome


front left
front left



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twybrow

posted on 7/8/07 at 12:25 PM Reply With Quote
Looks nice Nib. Well done. How long until SVA?






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nib1980

posted on 7/8/07 at 12:30 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by twybrow
Looks nice Nib. Well done. How long until SVA?



dunno I haven't applied yet i suppose i really should, I'm a bit scared of paper work!

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donut

posted on 7/8/07 at 12:42 PM Reply With Quote
Fabtastic!!. You can't beat orange and black!! Thats what i think i'm going to go for.





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SyKaTurbo

posted on 7/8/07 at 12:51 PM Reply With Quote
I'm liking that alot! I want a cage on mine now!

Good luck with the SVA when you go in for it!

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Dangle_kt

posted on 7/8/07 at 01:31 PM Reply With Quote
Good work!

As a newb I have a few questions:

What wheels are they?

Are the fronts the same width as the back, and if so does this effect handling?

Why is the orange not as shiny as the black? Maybe it's just the picture?

What have you used to cover over the top of the petrol tank? is it removable for some boot space?

sorry for all of them - I'm just finding my feet so have a ridiculous number of questions!

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nib1980

posted on 7/8/07 at 02:34 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
Good work!

As a newb I have a few questions:

What wheels are they?

Are the fronts the same width as the back, and if so does this effect handling?

Why is the orange not as shiny as the black? Maybe it's just the picture?

What have you used to cover over the top of the petrol tank? is it removable for some boot space?

sorry for all of them - I'm just finding my feet so have a ridiculous number of questions!



they are the 4 spokes from the donor escort

yes they are the same with

i'm still asking myself that one, i did paint it at home, and suspct a laquer on the orange would help

marine ply coverd in leatherette, it's not technically removable without tools, but this is only temporary until after the sva


hope that helps

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Dangle_kt

posted on 7/8/07 at 03:54 PM Reply With Quote
hi,

yes thanks thats great - think its good to see lots of options prior to commiting to anything.

How did you paint it at home? Did you use the $50 home painting technique or did you spray it? Rattle can or air gun?

Its a good finish - especially considering you did it at home! it just isn't as shiny as the black on the arches.

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nib1980

posted on 7/8/07 at 04:19 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
hi,

yes thanks thats great - think its good to see lots of options prior to commiting to anything.

How did you paint it at home? Did you use the $50 home painting technique or did you spray it? Rattle can or air gun?

Its a good finish - especially considering you did it at home! it just isn't as shiny as the black on the arches.


spray gun and 2k paint

best regards

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DavidM

posted on 7/8/07 at 05:45 PM Reply With Quote
Looking good Neil, we're all looking forward to seeing it again in the flesh and moving.

David

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t.j.

posted on 7/8/07 at 06:20 PM Reply With Quote
Side indicators?
Reverse-light?
Third brake light?

I Like the colors.
Personal i would place some spacers to the wheel so that the arch is better filled.

Nice to see another is all most ready.

[Edited on 7/8/07 by t.j.]





Please feel free to correct my bad English, i'm still learning. Your Dutch is awfull! :-)

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nib1980

posted on 7/8/07 at 07:18 PM Reply With Quote
side indicators are going on on thursday,

no reverse fitted, as it's not needed for SVA as far as I Know

nor is the third brake light


best regards

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t.j.

posted on 7/8/07 at 07:21 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by nib1980
side indicators are going on on thursday,

no reverse fitted, as it's not needed for SVA as far as I Know

nor is the third brake light


best regards


What a country! It's even for MOT needed in NL.





Please feel free to correct my bad English, i'm still learning. Your Dutch is awfull! :-)

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