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Old 03-04-2013, 08:11 PM
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Cheers for the comments guys.
Old 05-04-2013, 09:54 PM
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Got my new vin tags on that i got from Dave aka Monster cheers mate.

Also these arrived from Mk motorsport today

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Looking good mate ... Looks like I've set a trend off
Old 05-04-2013, 10:09 PM
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Top stuff
Old 05-04-2013, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Rsmat
Looking good mate ... Looks like I've set a trend off
Apart from im on the good old BBS team mate!
Old 05-04-2013, 10:31 PM
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Good man .. Still centres locks .. Look forward to seeing them mate .
Old 05-04-2013, 10:37 PM
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Lookin well nice this moonstone cossie, luvin it.

Whats the price on your wheels if your maybe selling them.....
Old 05-04-2013, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh500
Lookin well nice this moonstone cossie, luvin it.

Whats the price on your wheels if your maybe selling them.....
Cheers mate, im only selling the centres.
Old 06-04-2013, 08:15 PM
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Fitted the roll bar today.

Its back on its wheels!!!
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Looks well mate ... What wax you going to use on the underside .. Cos noes the time to wax it with most the stuff off if you already haven't ..
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Originally Posted by Rsmat
Looks well mate ... What wax you going to use on the underside .. Cos noes the time to wax it with most the stuff off if you already haven't ..
Clear wax on the impotant areas mate! Got any pics of yours waxed up Mat? Your car that is!!
Old 06-04-2013, 10:29 PM
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love this, top work mate and a lovely 3 dr
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Originally Posted by mk2cossy
Clear wax on the impotant areas mate! Got any pics of yours waxed up Mat? Your car that is!!

Yes mate .. This is the stage where it was wax with a hard was "Swiss vax" same as they use in the boats .. It's also clear and takes 48hrs to cure ... Upto press it's done nearly 2 years and still repels water and is mint





















Just a few of when it's been waxed mate
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Looks awesome Mat, will look into that mate..
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Originally Posted by mk2cossy
Looks awesome Mat, will look into that mate..


If I've any left in the garage to you want me to send it up mate you more than welcome to it ? .. If so ill take a look tomorrow after work and get back to ya mate
Old 09-04-2013, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Rsmat
If I've any left in the garage to you want me to send it up mate you more than welcome to it ? .. If so ill take a look tomorrow after work and get back to ya mate
That would be awesome. Cheers Mat.
Old 14-04-2013, 07:36 PM
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Bit more done today, got the front to rear fuel lines and brake line fitted.

Got my 90mm socket for the centre lock nuts!
Old 14-04-2013, 07:42 PM
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Are the fuel pipes original ford ones or have you had them made up.

Your car will look well with them wheels on.
Old 14-04-2013, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Are the fuel pipes original ford ones or have you had them made up.

Your car will look well with them wheels on.
Cheers Glenn They are the originals mate. I cleaned them up and re painted them.
Old 14-04-2013, 07:48 PM
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Cool matey.
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Looks good!!
Old 05-05-2013, 05:33 PM
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Been working on tidying the engine up!


Old 05-05-2013, 05:39 PM
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As said on RSOC Jonno, stunning
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Originally Posted by Staffi
As said on RSOC Jonno, stunning
Cheers Pete mate.
Old 05-05-2013, 05:48 PM
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Hello mate , it's looking good
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Originally Posted by lacey
Hello mate , it's looking good
Cheers Dan, its getting there mate.
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Engine looks proper bang on mate
Old 05-05-2013, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Rsmat
Engine looks proper bang on mate
Thanks Mat mate.
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coming along nicely
Old 29-06-2013, 03:28 PM
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Put some heat protection on the wiring loom.
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Mock up with the intercooler.
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Old 29-06-2013, 06:00 PM
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Some very nice work there mate.
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Finally got some time after work and put the lump back in the hole! Made up a new heat shield too.
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Wow thats looking well.
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looking good
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Small update, waxed the tunnel and fitted the gearbox.
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Fitted new rear anti roll bar bushes.

Thought the fuel rail looked a bit untidy so I made a cover for it and painted it crackle black.
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Got the fuel lines buttoned up at the rear
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Also fitted up some black tanks.
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Replaced the alternator bracket with an adjustable one.
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It looks stunning.
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
It looks stunning.
Cheers mate.
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Bit more progress today, fitted the prop shaft.
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Downpipe on.
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Replaced the fuel cradle bushes as my old ones were a bit past it!
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Looks stunning that!
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Wow truely stunning.


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