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Old 27-08-2013 | 07:18 PM
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Default Whos got a race/touring car 3dr tucked away??

Seriously considering building a rs500 touring car replica now and wondered who had a 3dr track/race/ touring car stashed away!

Also wondering if someone may part with theres before I throw loads of dosh at my 3dr??

Don't forget the pics peeps
Old 27-08-2013 | 07:43 PM
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Paul has the Caltex one Rich....
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I was wondering who was gonna say that first! LOL

Its his fault mainly I want one
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Theres 2 ideal shells on ebay. Both with cages in.
Old 27-08-2013 | 07:59 PM
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Make sure you have loads of money saved up before starting!
Even though big stuff like brakes, wheels, tires, cage, seats are tangible additions and are easily budgeted out (albeit expensive), the little things will drive you mad and cost you a small fortune!
I quit adding up the amount I was spending on braided lines and fittings and similar 'little things' when they started running in to thousands..
I'm not trying to put you off - I'm nearly there after two years (just finishing wiring) - and I'm chuffed with where I'm at; but the phrase 'bottom-less pit' comes to mind.
Now I see ex gp A/Clubmans Escort Cossies for sale at around Ł12-15k and wonder if that might have been a better option!
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I know what you mean mate. Ideally I could do with someone that's got something stashed that just needs engine and box

That's the prob with my road 3dr as it was never intended to get as clean as it has and I wanted to use for track days etc but now I wont want to damage it
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Originally Posted by adam151082
Theres 2 ideal shells on ebay. Both with cages in.
Got a 3dr shell sat here bud
Old 27-08-2013 | 08:17 PM
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I got 2 tucked away under sheets .
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Originally Posted by Tony Ryan
I got 2 tucked away under sheets .
Hello Tony

Tell us more what ya got???
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There must be loads of people lurking with replicas, track cars!

Come on don't be shy!!!
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There must be a few wrc cars kicking about from the old days
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heres one rich

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Old 03-09-2013 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by james kiely
heres one rich

Would love to have a project like this, I'm sick of putting mine back together. I'm frightened in case I scratch anything.......

Track car for me next as well
Old 03-09-2013 | 10:30 AM
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its definatley the way forward mike .

f$%k the paintwork,and all the shit that goes with it

its all about a bit of fun
Old 03-09-2013 | 10:52 AM
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Nice!!! Would love a proper 3 door track car.
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Originally Posted by james kiely
its definatley the way forward mike .

f$%k the paintwork,and all the shit that goes with it

its all about a bit of fun
never a truer word spoken.....
Old 04-09-2013 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by james kiely
heres one rich

I was waiting for yours James lol. I want it, how much???
Old 04-09-2013 | 01:31 PM
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you know me too well

but not well enough to know i wont sell it rich

have the mk beam and jag diff now ,tremec box ,and maybe a nice engine soon lol
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Well ya can't blame me for trying bud lol. Seriously thinking about caging mine now and doing an ics rep but can't make my mind up
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with the new or old shell rich?
Old 04-09-2013 | 09:37 PM
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I don't really wanna ruin the new shell so I think I'm gonna get a multipoint weld in cage and then seam weld the old shell and just tuck the new shell away for a bit
Really not interested in a road car at the minute as desperate to get out on track. Just been looking at the mach5 graphics and quite like them too.
Old 04-09-2013 | 09:48 PM
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yep absolutley rich ,get the old shell out slap a cage in and get it wrapped .dont build it tooo nice or you will be afraid to use it in anger
Old 04-09-2013 | 09:55 PM
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Hi james. Lol

You get my text today about out chat on sunday lol
Old 04-09-2013 | 09:57 PM
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no text today mate

but i have forgotten our conversation on sunday lol
Old 05-09-2013 | 01:30 AM
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You have forgotten or havent? Lol
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you will have to remind me again john
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Originally Posted by james kiely
heres one rich

my old one
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Old 05-09-2013 | 02:52 PM
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a picture for you when you get the engine in!

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Old 05-09-2013 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by james kiely
you will have to remind me again john
Our little deal regarding the 3dr lol
Old 05-09-2013 | 05:43 PM
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thanks for the pic steve ,that was a awesome looking engine



john,when i thought about it the deal was stacked in my favour so i couldnt possibly take advantage of you like that
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Originally Posted by james kiely
yep absolutley rich ,get the old shell out slap a cage in and get it wrapped .dont build it tooo nice or you will be afraid to use it in anger
I knew I was never gonna finish the first one!

Really got the bug for a track car now so will be having a sort out in the garage this weekend!
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I remember it well ,lol

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Is that James's one Tony??
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Speaking of track spec'd 3doors, what ever happened to Brom's?
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Tarmac Rally car, been runnin this old girl for 10 years. This is running " course car " at Rockingham 2012

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Old 05-09-2013 | 08:24 PM
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thats a sweet 3dr mate


yep rich thats the car ,that pic must of being taken after you stripped it tony?
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Is that engine sat further back in that Labbatts car.
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Originally Posted by james kiely
john,when i thought about it the deal was stacked in my favour so i couldnt possibly take advantage of you like that
Balls!!! You are too scared to follow the deal through!!
Old 05-09-2013 | 08:58 PM
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Labbatts?and yes its had the bulkhead modified if i remember correctly it was a rallycross shell the car ran very well
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This is mine.. Nearly there now.. need to update my build thread!

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Wiring nearly done; white compo's (18's) to be replaced by grey flat face 5 spoke compo's (17's) this week.. There's always something!

It puts a smile on my face when I see it tho
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