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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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ok guys i thought i would start a thread as im jealous of all the other fantastic projects so heres mine sp only one pic at mo heres ther car when i bought it
brand new shell with tunnel now fitted and rolling

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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Cool mate i will be watching closley for updates
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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bring it on mate,good luck with it
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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who did the tunnel mate?
what colour it going 2 be?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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who did the tunnel mate?
what colour it going 2 be?
im not sure who did the tunnel but its a good job

colour is WHITE im making it look like a focus rs on the out side quarters an all
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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very nice mate, need to have a chat with you about sorting some more stuff on my car lol
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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very nice mate, need to have a chat with you about sorting some more stuff on my car lol
thought you sold it ??
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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mmm should be lovely in white mark, cool build
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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Should be another good project, I'll keep watching.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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thought you sold it ??
nah it didnt go mate so now i wanna keep it and get it all sorted out some more
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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what will it be running mate?
are u doing it in pearl white
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by andy130
what will it be running mate?
are u doing it in pearl white
about 400 bhp engine is built already as i built it for my escos but then rebuilt the original one instead oh got a massive hybrid turbo to strap to it and some seimens injectors and uprated gearbox built too !!! and ford diamond white with graphite wheels and loads of carbon fibre bits n bobs

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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Interested to see how you approach this
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Interested to see how you approach this
keep looking buddy
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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another one i best get on with mine now (bit cold weather), ill be watching this thread close as well, get some more pictures up of that shell so i know where to weld my tunnel in
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Originally Posted by kilvo
another one i best get on with mine now (bit cold weather), ill be watching this thread close as well, get some more pictures up of that shell so i know where to weld my tunnel in
will do going to take some upto date ones over the weekend
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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a few recent pics
bear in mind it was stored outside for a while so bit rusty but will all be sandblasted off once built oh the focus chassis rails are been refitted next job












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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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Going to be a nice motor when finished Mark.
You going to build it at Nath's?

Went to have a look at the Escorts tonight - both looking great.



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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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yes will take it there after welding done

cars are nice arnt they ?
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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can i have it mark?
cant wait 2 see it finished is it getting painted now?
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by andy130
can i have it mark?
cant wait 2 see it finished is it getting painted now?
no not yet need to do loads more welding yet
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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I suppose its ok
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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looks like a nice little project you started mate keep the updates &pics coming
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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a couple of pics of the engine sat waiting




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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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very nice project if you need any light weight panels have a look at our website

http://www.xsportracing.com/panels.php?viewcar&id=6

ill keep a eye on this project
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Keep updates coming
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looking good updates asap
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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I will be watching this project keep up the good work.
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Good Project - Keep the updates coming.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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ok progres is slow but half moons are in on the front chassis legs and the focus chassis legs going in here you go








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Yeah am gonna have to start charging him tho lol

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Going to be a nice motor when finished Mark.
You going to build it at Nath's?

Went to have a look at the Escorts tonight - both looking great.



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Looking good dad, thought it was being put to one side whats happening? More money than sence you! Nice coilovers by the way look familiar

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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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nice coilovers cost me a fortune they have
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Mark knowing your level of outstading work it will be amazingkeep the pics updated will call you soon mate
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good project getting popular
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Nice project would love to do something like this. Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming
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keep on with it, will soon be loking good
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:01 AM
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any updates Mark?
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