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Old 11-02-2007, 04:51 PM
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I like the shell prep
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Old 11-02-2007, 10:18 PM
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Nice work

Make me kinda tempted to build something for myself and get out onto the track
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how do people build things like this and when they are finished,they look like factory cars,all the panels lined up spot on.



awesome work there.
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Old 11-02-2007, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
how do people build things like this and when they are finished,they look like factory cars,all the panels lined up spot on.



awesome work there.
thats why people pay the like of myself and AG etc to carry out these conversions for a professionasl finish. What people dont see is the jigging time in projects like these and just assume its simply fit a from X members and rear suspension set up, little welding and its done for Ł500
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Old 20-02-2007, 06:51 PM
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Bit of a update went up today & took a few pics







Most work has been on getting the rear beam mounted & the rest of the cage..

The pic above is inside the black focus thats getting nearer completion escos seats in it fits perfect now there is a gearbox tunel in there & a flocked dash board



Another escos track car in for a rebuild
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Old 20-02-2007, 06:58 PM
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is this a new style focus?..sorry if this has already bean asked

a fine stock of cars rolling in anyway
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Old 20-02-2007, 07:04 PM
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Yeah mate its a new focus
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Old 20-02-2007, 07:40 PM
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Looking good

Do you know where Chappy got his brakes?
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Old 20-02-2007, 07:58 PM
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thats some work there
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Looking good

Do you know where Chappy got his brakes?
He got his brakes from chris mate ask andy he might have something lying about
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Old 20-02-2007, 08:48 PM
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Man got skills

looks amazing
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Originally Posted by carlo
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Looking good

Do you know where Chappy got his brakes?
He got his brakes from chris mate ask andy he might have something lying about
Thought he might, i'll speak to him Cheers
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Old 20-02-2007, 09:41 PM
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Wow, some nioce work
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Old 20-02-2007, 09:53 PM
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well wicked project
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Love it



Originally Posted by Danny B
Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
how do people build things like this and when they are finished,they look like factory cars,all the panels lined up spot on.



awesome work there.
thats why people pay the like of myself and AG etc to carry out these conversions for a professionasl finish. What people dont see is the jigging time in projects like these and just assume its simply fit a from X members and rear suspension set up, little welding and its done for Ł500
dont I know it, but its gonna be worth it in the end
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Old 22-02-2007, 07:19 AM
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Fantastic work
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Old 22-02-2007, 08:08 AM
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I will update it on sat there is a big change again its looking good
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Old 22-02-2007, 08:20 AM
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looks really good so far!
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Old 22-02-2007, 08:36 AM
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stunning project
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Old 22-02-2007, 10:29 AM
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Old 22-02-2007, 10:58 AM
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Coming along nicely!
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Old 28-02-2007, 07:19 PM
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Another update he is making good progress






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Old 28-02-2007, 07:27 PM
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Unbeileveable work...

its really just a complete new car with focus exterior panels...

Cant wait to see this on the track
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Old 28-02-2007, 07:30 PM
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It wont be long before its ready
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Old 28-02-2007, 07:35 PM
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in time for crail?
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Old 28-02-2007, 07:36 PM
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Old 28-02-2007, 07:38 PM
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in time for crail?
Not quite mate
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Old 28-02-2007, 07:42 PM
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Does he have an expected weight of the car when complete?!


Looks the dogs...
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Old 28-02-2007, 07:45 PM
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Im not sure radders i will ask the question tho
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Old 28-02-2007, 07:47 PM
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Cheers Carlo
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Old 01-03-2007, 10:17 AM
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quality metal work
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Old 06-03-2007, 03:58 PM
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Any updates Carlo ?
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Old 06-03-2007, 09:41 PM
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Spoke to him today neil not much been done to it over the past week he has been busy with customers cars as soon as there is i will post them
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Old 07-03-2007, 07:59 AM
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I take back what I said about welding in the tunnel... it looks quite neat now its done
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Old 07-03-2007, 10:11 AM
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Top work! some great cars in the work shop

Fraser your slacking! working on too many cars from the darkside recently
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Old 07-03-2007, 08:37 PM
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looks awesome

cant wait to see it
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Old 07-03-2007, 09:02 PM
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Awesome car(s)

Carlo, is Andrew Gallagher local? And does he do work on your average RS's?

Cheers bud
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Old 07-03-2007, 09:16 PM
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Yes mate, based in Hurlford now. Will take on any work you need doing!
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Old 07-03-2007, 10:20 PM
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Hurlford, ideal.

Any contact numbers etc? What service do they offer in terms of set ups/fuelling adjustment?
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Electrical update

Chappies black focus RWD street sleeper is 95 % done just waiting for a bit of plumbing up. Kenny has his engine loom and has run the 03 Focus WRC lookalike. Andrew knows i can be a bit last minute but I've never let him down and all work is 1st class hence why I am so busy, Anyone looking for a job in motorsport electrics please PM me.
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