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Old 25-06-2005, 12:57 PM
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Finally got her home where she belongs.

thanks to harvey and anne... Nice to meet justin and your mate over from ireland too.


Big big thanks to Damo for coming up in the van with me and Sarah and getting the engine back, safely.

and big up to curry mecca for staying open till 1am

oh and more thanks to BillyCabrio (paul) and his girlfriend TT for delivering the engine crane to mine whilst we were all on the road

heres the pics











someones stolen the dizzy



nope, theres part of it



some cool piper pulleys



and a new big winged sump



now.. wheres the new gearbox!
Old 25-06-2005, 01:01 PM
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Old 25-06-2005, 01:03 PM
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woudnt leave it hanging there int he aor though

should be cool when ll sorted
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Old 25-06-2005, 01:22 PM
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Nice
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Nice one Dave, bet you cant wait to fire it up
Old 25-06-2005, 01:39 PM
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Looks good enough to eat
Old 25-06-2005, 01:41 PM
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Old 25-06-2005, 02:31 PM
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Looking good m8, well done to all those involved
Old 25-06-2005, 02:48 PM
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cool man

who machined the trigger onto the cam and mounted the sensor on the cam cover?
Old 25-06-2005, 03:07 PM
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Can't wait to see this car finished.
Old 25-06-2005, 03:45 PM
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Old 25-06-2005, 03:50 PM
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looks very potent!
Old 25-06-2005, 05:00 PM
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very cool!

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Gonna be lovely , bet you'll be putting some hours in the garage to get it finished as soon as possible
Old 25-06-2005, 05:40 PM
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stop fcuckin about takin photos and get it in the car




























looks well though
Old 25-06-2005, 10:51 PM
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cool man

who machined the trigger onto the cam and mounted the sensor on the cam cover?
Harvey....


Cool - I see the bodywork is all painted, can't wait to see the finished thing .
Old 26-06-2005, 08:29 AM
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cant wait so see it Dave, gonna be awsome
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Looks awesome but your crackle finish has gone like fish skin
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worth doin a job right IMO Proper job.
Old 27-06-2005, 11:40 AM
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good to meet ya Dave and best of luck with it the car also looks the bollox!
Old 27-06-2005, 11:46 AM
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BLLLLLLLLLLING

going too be one amazing car
Old 27-06-2005, 11:48 AM
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looking good quippy
Old 27-06-2005, 12:02 PM
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ryan, you want these 1210's?
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Smart-as Dave
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