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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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what u got mate
what yhou after mate?
Old May 6, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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i have realy not got models so dont really need parts till i buy some soon
Old May 6, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by fiestamad
i have realy not got models so dont really need parts till i buy some soon
i dunno then mate
Old May 6, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by petey.
andy how big are those spinners mate? i need some cheapies to repair some old homemade deep dish ones
They are 10mm deep & 32mm wide (27mm is the actual wheel).
Old May 6, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
how much was the other escort mate??
were did you get the wheels from as ive never seen any in shops b4?
The Escort was Ł19.99. Not sure whether to get the other & eBay it

The guy in the shop said that they were the last 2 sets he had. Their the 4th set ive bought in there.
Old May 6, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by thebigmacmoomin
They are 10mm deep & 32mm wide (27mm is the actual wheel).
can you take a picture of them against something for comparison? i think someones nicked my ruler lol

for 19.99 mate youd be daft not to get the other escort, sure i just saw one go on ebay without a box for 30-odd
Old May 6, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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I sold one on e-bay months ago for Ł36 + Ł12 p&p.

Petey that liners nuts. I want one. lol
Old May 6, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by thebigmacmoomin
The Escort was Ł19.99. Not sure whether to get the other & eBay it

The guy in the shop said that they were the last 2 sets he had. Their the 4th set ive bought in there.
What shop was that?
Your Paignton or sumin aint ya

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Old May 6, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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just a quick update on my viper i've made a start on the widearch on the othersidce of the car now still needs more filler on it to match the otherside
Old May 6, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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any pics ?
Old May 6, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
any pics ?
yeh pics will be up as soonn as the mrs gets back mate as the cam on my phone doesn't work
Old May 6, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by petey.
can you take a picture of them against something for comparison? i think someones nicked my ruler lol

for 19.99 mate youd be daft not to get the other escort, sure i just saw one go on ebay without a box for 30-odd
Here ya go. Their a little smaller than a UT EsCos wheels but a little bigger than a Mk3 GL wheel.



Old May 6, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
What shop was that?
Your Paignton or sumin aint ya
I am in Paignton yes. Shops in Torquay, dont remember the name.
Old May 6, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by thebigmacmoomin
I am in Paignton yes. Shops in Torquay, dont remember the name.

i think i went in that shop when i was there 2 years ago,is it near some traffic lights & in the shop it has 2 bits,models on the left & other stuff on the right?

oh you should get that escort mate,ive been looking for 1 for abit now
Old May 6, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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minichamps e34 fitted with model motorvations alpina rims and 22b rear spoiler & noro tunning m3 mirrors and front spoiler painted a nissan metalic blue bmw z8 engine its got new plates too "e34alp"
















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Originally Posted by roadstermatt
minichamps e34 fitted with model motorvations alpina rims and 22b rear spoiler & noro tunning m3 mirrors and front spoiler painted a nissan metalic blue bmw z8 engine its got new plates too "e34alp"
















that looks the nuts mate
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Originally Posted by thebigmacmoomin
Here ya go. Their a little smaller than a UT EsCos wheels but a little bigger than a Mk3 GL wheel.



they look spot on, fancy a swap for something? or ill buy them provided they didnt cost more than what ive got in paypal just for one set pm me bud
Old May 7, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Today I got two things.
First are these from model motorvation's.

Second.





A new job.
Old May 7, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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found my smashed up chevy nova shell today in my lil bro inlawsroom and decided to chop the smashed rear end off of it and have a go in turning it into a rewcovery truck going ok so far pics up later when i've done more to it
Old May 7, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
i think i went in that shop when i was there 2 years ago,is it near some traffic lights & in the shop it has 2 bits,models on the left & other stuff on the right?

oh you should get that escort mate,ive been looking for 1 for abit now
Yeah thats the shop, its just along from a large furniture shop.

Ive bought the other Escort, will be eBay 2moro along with my black Leon WTCC test car probally.
Old May 7, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog



A new job.
Congratulations
Old May 7, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog




A new job.
thats the best news ive heard to day mate well done buddy
Old May 7, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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Cheers fella's, I start monday.

Madmax v8 interceptor's well be mine. lol
Old May 7, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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Hi all,im still on holiday in Mexico,so hot !!.So many pages since i last looked before flying out so ill have to catch up on my return.Steve & Dave no luck finding any models yet,well just one a red BMW which i may get.See you soon.
Old May 7, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Old May 7, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
this engine in my pick up is of steve,still to be finished but if cut excess resin of & stuff
you cant tell the difference from steve's to minichamps 1 once cleaned up
hi mate how did you do the lights how do you get them clear like that what did you use
Old May 7, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by craig86
hi mate how did you do the lights how do you get them clear like that what did you use
just get a sanding block mate, take the lights out the car and sand the orange off, then clear varnish them.
Old May 7, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Cheers fella's, I start monday.

Madmax v8 interceptor's well be mine. lol
well done mate, what ya going to be doing? anything exciting
Old May 7, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
well done mate, what ya going to be doing? anything exciting
Not exciting no, but no ink, no fumes and a lot less stress.
Its working in a warehouse, that store's and distributs special needs equipment.
Old May 7, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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got this one today, cant afford the classic burns scoob so got bug eye one

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Originally Posted by longdog
Not exciting no, but no ink, no fumes and a lot less stress.
Its working in a warehouse, that store's and distributs special needs equipment.
oh easy life then lol
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just a quick update on my chevy nova recovery truck conversion it's nearly finished and looking good so far just need to fit rear lights add some filler and paint it
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Originally Posted by speedy2010
just a quick update on my chevy nova recovery truck conversion it's nearly finished and looking good so far just need to fit rear lights add some filler and paint it
get some pics up
Old May 7, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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pics will be up shortly
Old May 7, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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Sweet car, another rally legend that died young.
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oh easy life then lol
Dam right. lol, Hows you're place doing?
Old May 7, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Sweet car, another rally legend that died young.

Dam right. lol, Hows you're place doing?
wasting money on worthless things but not giving the staff any, flat rate overtime if there's ever any and i start my 4pm - midnight shift next week gotta do it one in every three weeks (for no extra money)
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
wasting money on worthless things but not giving the staff any, flat rate overtime if there's ever any and i start my 4pm - midnight shift next week gotta do it one in every three weeks (for no extra money)
Harsh shift, I worked for hsbc cfc for a while and there overtime was flat rate aswell.
I think most place's will end up the same.
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Originally Posted by speedy2010
just a quick update on my chevy nova recovery truck conversion it's nearly finished and looking good so far just need to fit rear lights add some filler and paint it
is that why yr called speedy u get them done quick, my mk1 pickup is still at stage one lol but i need another chassie before i can do any more
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thsi is my attempt at a recovery truck lol

what do you guys think??

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still a w.i.p
Old May 7, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
is that why yr called speedy u get them done quick, my mk1 pickup is still at stage one lol but i need another chassie before i can do any more

lol

no thats coz the way i drive on track

oh right

i just thought i'd give it a go as i still had the chassis and was able to save the front end of it and some left over mdf from my garage



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