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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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Was gonna have the tina on retro fords stand at donny tomorrow,

been working on it all week and today,even got it mot'd!

I would have to trailer it as it ain't been anywhere yet,but got let down

on thursday by a mate.

Managed to borrow another trailer today,but its too small

Oh well,next year!


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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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this is gonan sound stupid i know but have you actuallyu thought about DRIVING the car,,,,,,,,,, otherwise why get the MOT
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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Think he's scared of the reliability as he sais it's not been anywhere. . assuming it's just been built and he wouldnt want to find some creases half way to donno!!
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by b19bal
this is gonan sound stupid i know but have you actuallyu thought about DRIVING the car,,,,,,,,,, otherwise why get the MOT
Cos I was at work today with it for the 1st time,and I don't want to do

a 250 mile round trip for its 1st outing

I have only driven it about 5 miles since getting it running again!

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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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Oh, great car btw! pitty you cant make the show as im sure it would have lots of attention!
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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then join the AA and then drive to the show

just take a few tools with ya too mate


congrats on finishing it btw
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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suspension is still loose waiting to set it up,I ain't happy with the brakes

100 %,and engine set up has a few teething probs

Gutted ain't the word

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