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Old 16-05-2015, 10:03 PM
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who's painting it for you mate?
Old 16-05-2015, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Staffi
Updates Dean??
started fitting the last fuel pipes this afternoon then got called out to 2 jobs so didn't do much yet again
Old 16-05-2015, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hellraiser
who's painting it for you mate?
Painting what mate .??? I've painted the underside
Old 17-05-2015, 11:59 PM
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looking fresh
Old 23-05-2015, 02:52 PM
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Got a few hours on it today managed to finish exhaust and fuel system off and refit the bumpers and arch liners












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Old 23-05-2015, 03:10 PM
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I didn't realise you were doing the work to the car outside.
Old 23-05-2015, 03:23 PM
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Awesome work Dean.
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Old 23-05-2015, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
I didn't realise you were doing the work to the car outside.
Yes mate unfortunately... I do have a garage with enough room for 3 cars but it's to tight to work on them in there

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Old 23-05-2015, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Staffi
Awesome work Dean.
Nice car on your sig mate would like nice back in your garage
Old 23-05-2015, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Rst tyrone
Yes mate unfortunately... I do have a garage with enough room for 3 cars but it's to tight to work on them in there
Or right. Will the saff be going in the garage when it's done.
Old 23-05-2015, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Or right. Will the saff be going in the garage when it's done.
Yes mate back in garage
Old 23-05-2015, 07:28 PM
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Old 23-05-2015, 09:10 PM
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Not for sale already I hope

Seen you trying to do a deal on FB
Old 23-05-2015, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by saphcosmike
Not for sale already I hope

Seen you trying to do a deal on FB
It had crossed my mind lol
Old 23-05-2015, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by saphcosmike
Not for sale already I hope

Seen you trying to do a deal on FB
It had crossed my mind lol
Old 24-05-2015, 07:35 AM
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Lovely resto thread, those compression struts and tca's make a massive difference to the look of the front
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Old 24-05-2015, 07:54 AM
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Looks nice!!
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Old 05-06-2015, 05:25 PM
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Managed to collect my front brakes today




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Old 06-06-2015, 12:04 PM
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Brakes on all fluids are back in diff gearbox etc







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Old 06-06-2015, 12:22 PM
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Very nice Dean
Old 06-06-2015, 12:51 PM
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Nice brakes! Good too see it's still on them wheels too they really suit the car
Old 06-06-2015, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ajamesc
Nice brakes! Good too see it's still on them wheels too they really suit the car
Thanks mate just the rear brakes to do now
Old 06-06-2015, 01:24 PM
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It's back on floor rolling and running again






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Old 21-06-2015, 08:19 PM
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Updates Dean?.
Old 21-06-2015, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Staffi
Updates Dean?.
Just waiting on rear brakes and fuel pump as the new one I fitted didn't work and there out of stock then it's going to the bodyshop for the scratch on the wing then it's back on the road
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Old 21-06-2015, 08:52 PM
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Looks fantastic
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Old 22-06-2015, 06:22 PM
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Love this car!! Good work mate!
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Old 25-06-2015, 07:54 PM
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Nearly there

Have you fitted a different offset wheel on the front?
Old 25-06-2015, 07:57 PM
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I reckon he put the rears on Mike, he's cracking up is Dean
Old 25-06-2015, 09:11 PM
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I was thinking they stuck out a bit more than before siding really look just shoved them on to roll car about

Did you have different offsets Pete ??
Old 25-06-2015, 09:13 PM
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Or it could be the adjustable tca's need adjusting the bottom of the wheel is pushed right out should have fuel pump now so hopefully will get it running again week end
Old 25-06-2015, 09:18 PM
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ET32 to 35 for a saff, not uncommon to go wider on the rear though
Old 25-06-2015, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by saphcosmike
ET32 to 35 for a saff, not uncommon to go wider on the rear though
Will have to check wheels got to come off anyway to finish rear brakes and bleed the fronts
Old 05-07-2015, 10:39 AM
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Car is now for sale as haven't got the time or the love to finish the car

Needs rear brakes (I have 4x4 calipers and carriers) just need Discs and pads
2 front abs sensors
Turbo heatshield
3 bar map sensor
These are all that's required to finish the car off

Will do an advert when I get chance

Pm me for more details etc
Old 05-07-2015, 11:43 AM
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Wow so close! Is it not worth finishing it then going for a blast to see if your regret it!
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Originally Posted by ajamesc
Wow so close! Is it not worth finishing it then going for a blast to see if your regret it!
Probably is mate but just can't be bothered to finish it
And want the money for a new toy
Old 05-07-2015, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rst tyrone
Probably is mate but just can't be bothered to finish it
And want the money for a new toy
thats fair enough good luck with the sale
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Old 05-07-2015, 06:27 PM
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Shame your selling matey. What car do you want next.
Old 05-07-2015, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Shame your selling matey. What car do you want next.
Not a car mate had loads over the years old and new Cosworth m3 m5's evos etc looking at a track bike as I already have a 2012 firade and don't want to use that on the track having a break from cars have othe cars and a van I can use
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Sad to hear this Dean, very nice car especially now you've done the underside.
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