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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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bit of both really mate, going loose the rear seats and get a half cage, also got set cobra's to replace the recaro's

but it still be fully carpeted etc inside, still look same outside
just all painted up, most money going into engine as usual
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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aint decided where put it yet, prob put it in boot but want run
pipes underneath, aint worked it all out yet
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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Good work so far

Am keeping a close eye on this as a will be going thro the same soon
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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rob, pm me how much that pump cage setup was please
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 07:14 AM
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aint done much, statred cleaning undersidea bit and got few more parts

strut brace, need a good polish but looks better than old one



water pump pulley

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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 07:19 AM
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Looking good Rob

Loving the fuel pump set up
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 07:58 AM
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is that d41's old engine? love the fuel pump set up and that water pump pulley is where did you get that from?

thanks for getting that part number for me aswell
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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yes mate that the engine, going paint block & rocker cover and build it up soon ready drop in.

got pully off ebay, scotty does some nice ones, not just for water pump either, im sure he had em up on ebay aswell
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by RobS
yes mate that the engine, going paint block & rocker cover and build it up soon ready drop in.

got pully off ebay, scotty does some nice ones, not just for water pump either, im sure he had em up on ebay aswell
really? think i'll have to have a look
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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back to the top get some work done lazy git and stop decorating
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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That engine only needs a T-CUT Rob
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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awesome Roberto, cant believe i only just found this thread.
the old girl was mint to begin and once its rebuilt will be awesome.
if you need a hand with anything give me a bell, would be good to get out of the house for a few days
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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any updates yet on this stunning car
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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we want more pics
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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You are mad for doing that Rob! But then my Series 1 will be in a similar VERY shortly! ROFL

Car looks stunning at the start of the thread, please keep the wheels whatever you do!

Good thread mate
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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you fooking nuts


but we just love cars
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiky
you fooking nuts


but we just love cars
That's what it's all about mate!
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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keep up with updates and pictures!!!
good work!
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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Just read the whole thread

Very Very nice

What spec is the new engine ?

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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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Hi guys

Well the update is ive done...........................................

FUK ALL

got a few more parts, and a few more to come.

Will be back onit in april just had a lot other things to do & no time

Engine should be around 470 -500hp hopefully

still undecided about interior route, but that easy whichever way i go.

all i need now is the new turbo, clutch, and some areoquip fuel lines really.
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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cannot work on it all the time Rob.

looking good though.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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come on rob get on with it !!!!!!!

this will be a mint special 3 door once complete

and it was f mint before !!!

your mad !!!!


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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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Gonna be watching this one all the way mate your car is stunning and a lot of people would think it was fine the way it was but it will look minty mint when you have it finished.. keep up the good work and keep the pics and updates comming....
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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I love this project. Gonna watch it closely...
I really want a 3dr Hehe

Keep it up!
Best regards from Norway!
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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Any updates rob i know the sun is shinning and all that..... be nice to see an update on how things are going.....
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:24 AM
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come on trev hurry up with the car should look the dog nuts when finished
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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any more updates on this car m8 you gone quite this last while
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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Yea Rob
Where are the updates or you gone like me and just cant be bothered,lol
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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come on,it will never be finished
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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stunning car before the rebuild

what is with u welsh always being perfect
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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ok ok ive been a right lazy sod with it lately, tbh i just aint had the time

got load more parts ready to go, post pics of them later, hopefully should have it back on its wheels by end oct, engine will be ready by then aswell.

should be ready for summer 08
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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about time too- get a move on
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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Right, going get stuck in2 it after ford fair.......

got a few more bits to go on

cam cover ready for pick up, cam had pick up fitted and dizzt blank
Cheers Brom for this



all my new engine pulleys



genesis alloy fuel rail & new fuel reg



2wd quickshift & 3point sparco harnessess


big wing sump



painted the block ready aswell


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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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nice bits Rob.

will probably see you at F.Fair.
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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yea mate ill be there
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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No be long now
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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Sweet Rob, lovely mate!
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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still not much done, few new bits though

set sparco's



new inlet

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