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Old 22-01-2012, 03:48 PM
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Yeah we'll all get there in the end
Any updates on your car Simon?
Old 22-01-2012, 04:02 PM
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nice work dave /ian ,im sure dave be doing the head lite mod for me next weekend
Old 22-01-2012, 06:01 PM
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Already got the plugs for your car

Been to scrapyards today and looked for astra sunvisors for you but no joy
Old 22-01-2012, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by whizzisat114
Already got the plugs for your car

Been to scrapyards today and looked for astra sunvisors for you but no joy

cheers dave not bother on sunvisors but thanks for looking
Old 22-01-2012, 11:16 PM
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Been having a browse over your thread and think I might know what my next project is! .looking good, wish I had a wiring guru to come round and do mine
Old 23-01-2012, 06:00 AM
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Thanks mate he is a Big help not only on the wirring he is a good mate as well
Old 23-01-2012, 09:29 AM
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Looking good m8 how u get in on wiv motor?
Old 23-01-2012, 05:09 PM
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Its come to a stop at the mo but we are on a rep out in London this week so you never no I might get some more done to it soon
Old 29-01-2012, 02:57 PM
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About time you got your arse into gear mate, your slacking with this car!! Only joking mate.... whens your next update?
Old 02-02-2012, 08:00 PM
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Small up date iv been and seen my very good mate ( Matt Lewis ) iv got more to come from matt over the weekend but this is for starters

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So all being well i should be putting the motor togever very soon as my pistons are in with martin / Reyland so when there back i will get started on the build
Old 02-02-2012, 08:09 PM
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looking good ian soon have a motor together
Old 02-02-2012, 08:14 PM
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Andy have a look on my 3dr post in going to try some new lights in it and if im happy i will be getting some for my FOCOS
Old 02-02-2012, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by COLEYST200
Andy have a look on my 3dr post in going to try some new lights in it and if im happy i will be getting some for my FOCOS
had a look ian they a good idear the lights in old cars are crap ,im sure matt (lad with focus rs )has these in his ,keep me posted
Old 03-02-2012, 05:39 AM
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All coming together now ian
Catch up with you sometime over the week end
Old 03-02-2012, 07:09 PM
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Iv have one more part turn up today this should finish the look of the car off on the out side

Big thanks to Puma speed and neil for sorting it out for me

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I all so had this part of it come last week

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Iv all so got the vents for the inside coming in the post
Old 03-02-2012, 07:40 PM
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some grinder action andy him sell you be prude of coming up

one more mod ian for sill stands

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Old 03-02-2012, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dingla rs
some grinder action andy him sell you be prude of coming up

one more mod ian for sill stands
i keep thinking about then sill stand i need to do it soon
Old 03-02-2012, 08:06 PM
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THink of the spacer options
Old 03-02-2012, 08:22 PM
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love it dave i think we need to look into these stands dave
Old 03-02-2012, 08:25 PM
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^ i gave you measurement for them ian
Old 03-02-2012, 08:27 PM
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That you did mate
Old 03-02-2012, 08:32 PM
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good show you still got them ,i found my front indicator plugs t nite ,under the car lol
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Originally Posted by dingla rs
^ i gave you measurement for them ian
Fuck me that'll put the car about 5 foot of the ground then

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good show you still got them ,i found my front indicator plugs t nite ,under the car lol
Ahhh that's where i left them
Old 03-02-2012, 08:46 PM
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iv got these sizes to start with for the stands and sill kit

Sill stand dimensions:
Height to centre of pin: 560 mm (22")
Base width: 460 mm (18")
Pin diameter: 19 mm (3/4")
Pin length: 100 mm (4")
Feet diameter: 57 mm (2 1/4") Tube diameter: 38 mm (1 1/2")

Sill tube and plate kit:
Tube length: 180 mm (7 1/16")
Tube diameter: 27 mm (1 1/16")
Tube wall thickness: 2 mm (5/64")
Plate length: 180 mm (7 1/16")
Plate width: 60 mm (2 5/16")
Plate thickness: 3 mm (1/8")
Old 03-02-2012, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by whizzisat114
Fuck me that'll put the car about 5 foot of the ground then

ideal hight for the barby to keep dry while cooking

Ahhh that's where i left them
i only found one lol
Old 03-02-2012, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dingla rs
i only found one lol

Coley probably had it too weigh in
Old 03-02-2012, 10:29 PM
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to right if its not bolted down it in the tat bin
Old 03-02-2012, 10:32 PM
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Very nice Mate love this build
Old 04-02-2012, 06:33 AM
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Ian were are the spacer sizes in that list lmao
Old 04-02-2012, 07:24 AM
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Lol I see Dave gave up on makin a vent!! Get the motor built up now m8 I want see it running!!
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Lol I see Dave gave up on makin a vent!! Get the motor built up now m8 I want2 see it running!!
Old 04-02-2012, 08:21 AM
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Dave was well up for having a go at it but i could see how hard and how long it would of tacken him to make it so i told him i would just get the one from Puma Speed job done
Old 04-02-2012, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by COLEYST200
Dave was well up for having a go at it but i could see how hard and how long it would of tacken him to make it so i told him i would just get the one from Puma Speed job done
Lol said the same 2 him! He loves making things but sum thing r more hassle than they seem!
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Me and REX have made a start on putting the motor togever

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Old 04-02-2012, 07:52 PM
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Looking good Coley
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Iv been having a play with some card bord and iv come up with this which im very happy with there are some mods being done to the proper tank which im very happy to say is been worked on as i right this and all for a very nice price to

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Old 06-02-2012, 09:00 PM
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i think that tank will leak m8 unles u gaffer take the seams up lol





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should look good in stainless ian
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Originally Posted by dobermann1234
i think that tank will leak m8 unles u gaffer take the seams up lol

I fort cord bord would be ok for a tank





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Originally Posted by dingla rs
should look good in stainless ian
its been made in alloy for a price you wont get your breath at Andy

the tank will have a small tank on the end so doing away with haveing to have swirl tank in the car as it is going to be part of the tank

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Originally Posted by COLEYST200
its been made in alloy for a price you wont get your breath at Andy
shep doing it mate ?


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