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Old 12-08-2008, 01:49 PM
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Hi folks a few photos of my Mexico been restored, comments welcome.

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Old 12-08-2008, 02:23 PM
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Looks good, lovely colour too!
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Lovley looking car mate top job 2 keep the pics coming
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Old 12-08-2008, 02:44 PM
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looks nice,why did i sell my mint mk2 rs2000 wish i never did
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Awesome!!!... i'd love a Mk2...
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Old 12-08-2008, 08:15 PM
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Thats fuckin mint that!!! there my fave car of all time.
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looking good that mate..keep up the good work!!!!
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Old 12-08-2008, 09:40 PM
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Very very nice!
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gorgeous! love the colour!!!

what engine you putting in it???
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Old 12-08-2008, 10:17 PM
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Its got a 2L pinto built here in N Ireland by Ivor Greenwood its 170bhp on twin 44IDFs I need it checked over and the head done to run on unleaded. I'll post pics when its done.

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looks nice mate. good work getting rid of the sunroof.
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looks mint mate, its almost a shame to build it up, how crazy you going underneath?
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good work mate!
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Originally Posted by G750 NDS
how crazy you going underneath?
It was done years ago, blasted and 3m then waxed still looks like it was done yesterday.I intend driving it and getting fun out of it so it will remain much the same underneath.

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Old 14-08-2008, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Bigjohn
I intend driving it and getting fun out of it so it will remain much the same underneath.

John
thats what they are for mate! Nice one.

I'd love a black Mex. i'll fine one for the right money one day....
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excelent job.
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Old 19-08-2008, 10:37 PM
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Recovered the rear seats in new beta cloth.







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Old 01-10-2008, 07:08 PM
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Hi folks getting along slowly what with a new house that we are due to move into, but you can check my bebo page from time to time as I have a gallery there.

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http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbum.jsp?M...mId=8967614288
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Old 01-10-2008, 07:10 PM
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Keep it up mate...

but Bebo.....why?
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Old 01-10-2008, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Sidewayz
Keep it up mate...

but Bebo.....why?
Here you go

Started on the engine bay





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Old 01-10-2008, 07:22 PM
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LOL this one may need restoration after this jump on the Bushwhacker rally last Saturday.

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Stunning mate absolutely stunning
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its getting there.
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i love the colour!! looking good!!
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Old 02-10-2008, 06:20 PM
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love it keep the pic's coming.. on here not fucking bebo
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Thats awesome!
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Very nice good attention to detail

Long job no doubt but keep up the good work

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You're quite a craftsmen, with many skills Bigjohn.

I love your car, and the color.

The rims are nice to, but i prefer Cos 3-door rims on it.


But that is just my opinion mate.



Please keep us posted on your progress.
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