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Old 13-10-2012, 08:43 PM
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Genuine Ford clutch kit from Woodford garage

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ARP flywheel bolts



Ready to be fitted

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Gearbox came back from GRS and it's had input bearing done and 2 seals.

It was given the all clear so I'm happy with that











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All built back up waiting to fit,



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Nice thread matey.Im liking all the chrome.
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Clutch fitted

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stunning work mate
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Paint stripped reaDy for the refurb
Old 13-10-2012, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by saphcosmike
Thanks Jeff!

Photobucket is having a fit with my pics
yeah so's my laptop,took about 5mins to load the page
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Painted a few bits up myself after being let down by poor powder coating



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Originally Posted by cozzy jeff
yeah so's my laptop,took about 5mins to load the page
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If it's not new it's not going on
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Had a change in direction with the stainless fasteners and I've gone OE with gold zinc

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Diff complete, forgot to put the zinc id tag on



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Big thanks to CossyJeff for the power steering cooling pipe bracket!
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and in the diff goes





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Old 13-10-2012, 09:11 PM
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Car is sitting on Ahmed springs and Koni's from Mike Rainbird

Old 13-10-2012, 09:12 PM
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Fuel tank fitted with all brand new genuine Ford parts,





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Fuel pump and filter all fitted up,





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Driveshaft bolts for Ł4

Old 13-10-2012, 09:19 PM
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Anti roll bar fitted and brake pipes made up,



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Manifold has been to Zircotec for ceramic coating in Performance Black and a parcel arrived today





It's an S113 unit stage 1
Old 13-10-2012, 09:22 PM
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Stunning work mate. Well done
Old 13-10-2012, 09:23 PM
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Amazing attention to detail mate, very nice car.
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Now the head can go back on with the help of CossyJeff

















Old 13-10-2012, 09:26 PM
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Driveshafts made up with brand new cv joints,





Old 13-10-2012, 09:28 PM
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and fitted,















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Old 13-10-2012, 09:30 PM
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Amazing! This is going to be concours. Fair play finding all them new parts my ford dealer vantage even get me an oil filter any more! Can't wait to see the finished item.
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Mike when i'm over next i'll have to see this mate - it looks perfect, your not going to use that


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