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Old 05-11-2013, 07:56 PM
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Looking fantastic Jeff

Brought a big smile , and little tear to our lasses face

Cant wait to see it finished

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Fresh!
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thanks for the kind word lads:made another gasket for the steering bearing as i wasnt happy with the paper one:

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and fitted along with the master cylinder for the clutch:
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fitted new vapour barrier to the doors and re-fitted the door cards
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gear lever surround and new gaitor fitted and a set of very good side repeaters kindly donated by saphcos mike

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also had the exhaust manifold blasted,came out nice i think.
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Old 13-11-2013, 05:25 PM
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Looking good matey.
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Always enjoy watching the shiney bits getting bolted on
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Awesome Jeff, I don't suppose you fancy knocking up a spacer for the clutch and the steering bearing, I'll pay of course, if you have time no bother if not pal
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Originally Posted by BRAMMER
Awesome Jeff, I don't suppose you fancy knocking up a spacer for the clutch and the steering bearing, I'll pay of course, if you have time no bother if not pal
Chris by spacer do you mean strengthening plate?
I only used a strengthening plate for master cylinder not the bearing, ill knock you up one at the weekend and get back to you.
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Yes mate that's spot on, pm me your number I can't have saved it in the new phone
Old 14-11-2013, 09:19 AM
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Pm sent mate.
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Originally Posted by BRAMMER
Awesome Jeff, I don't suppose you fancy knocking up a spacer for the clutch and the steering bearing, I'll pay of course, if you have time no bother if not pal
it'll be posted this week mate,nice talking to you today
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headlining now back in,thanks to saphcos mike for his help with this one
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sunroof slide needs a good clean now
master cylinder back on today along with abs block:
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Old 17-11-2013, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cozzy jeff
headlining now back in,thanks to saphcos mike for his help with this one
No bother Jeff, not that I done much

brakepipes next
Old 17-11-2013, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by saphcosmike
No bother Jeff, not that I done much

brakepipes next
Yes please mate, when ever you're ready
Old 17-11-2013, 07:43 PM
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Stunning headlining.
Old 19-11-2013, 05:59 PM
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Top work jeff, this will be a belter when your finished with it
Old 19-11-2013, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Stunning headlining.
Cheers glenn im very happy the way it turned out

Originally Posted by stephenbatey
Top work jeff, this will be a belter when your finished with it
Cheers mate,hopefully be down to see you for a steering rack for it before the new year.
Old 19-11-2013, 08:35 PM
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Bloody hell, Mikes got some competition here absolutely stunning, on another level completely
Old 20-11-2013, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by cozzy jeff
Cheers mate,hopefully be down to see you for a steering rack for it before the new year.

No probs mate, looking forward to see you finish it and get it on the road.
Old 20-11-2013, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BRAMMER
Bloody hell, Mikes got some competition here absolutely stunning, on another level completely
Kind words mate but im sure mike would be the clear winner,after all mike has a cleaner brake fluid resevoir lol!

Originally Posted by stephenbatey
No probs mate, looking forward to see you finish it and get it on the road.
Me too mate its been a long time coming.
Old 24-11-2013, 06:39 PM
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Todays work, one brake pipe thanks to mike for that.
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Old 19-12-2013, 07:18 PM
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Anymore been done matey?
Old 20-12-2013, 08:37 AM
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Rack's just been picked up Jeff mate, missed you yesterday I was having a day off lol.
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Originally Posted by scottyrs
Anymore been done matey?
not a lot to be honest mate,mikes done a couple more brake pipes for me since I last up-dated,only one more to do,they'll look nice once painted up and clipped in.
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the cars back on axle stands,needs a good clean under there,still covered in dust from the body shop.
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and as stephen says below ive dropped off the steering rack to be re-furbished which should be back soon.

Originally Posted by stephenbatey
Rack's just been picked up Jeff mate, missed you yesterday I was having a day off lol.
a day off how did you manage that,i thought they where slave drivers down there lol!
Old 20-12-2013, 05:02 PM
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Looking good Jeff, will it be out next year?

Is there somewhere local that does steering racks? I was about to bin mine and buy a new one
Old 20-12-2013, 05:22 PM
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I hope so adam all depends on the money really.
Dont throw out your rack mate just take it to your local motorists discount store and they wil sort the re-furb for you.
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Looking good matey. Will you be painting the brake pipes green.
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Top work mate!
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Looking good matey. Will you be painting the brake pipes green.
Yes glenn, I want them to look as close to the original colour as possible.

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Top work mate!
Cheers matey.
Old 23-12-2013, 07:14 AM
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Just read the whole thread, top work fella it's looking mega.
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Originally Posted by cozzy jeff
thanks for the kind word lads:made another gasket for the steering bearing as i wasnt happy with the paper one:


and fitted along with the master cylinder for the clutch:


fitted new vapour barrier to the doors and re-fitted the door cards


gear lever surround and new gaitor fitted and a set of very good side repeaters kindly donated by saphcos mike


also had the exhaust manifold blasted,came out nice i think.

where can i get one of these steering bearings they where on ebay a while ago but cant find them anymore?
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UCFL-Metri...item4aaaf9d70f
select the 25mm one from the drop down menu.
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Originally Posted by cozzy jeff
Yes glenn, I want them to look as close to the original colour as possible.


Cheers matey.
I think I've still got some off the colour for them if there the same colour as the escort cosworth ones ?

Al have a look as I' still should still have the colour for the bolts too (blue) if it's there your welcome to it if you want it ?
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Originally Posted by cozzy jeff
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UCFL-Metri...item4aaaf9d70f
select the 25mm one from the drop down menu.
thank you jeff
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Good progress m8
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Originally Posted by fordrs2005
I think I've still got some off the colour for them if there the same colour as the escort cosworth ones ?


Al have a look as I' still should still have the colour for the bolts too (blue) if it's there your welcome to it if you want it ?
I think I already have the paint sorted mate but thanks for the offer, what was the colour you used on yours?

Originally Posted by phatfordxr4i
thank you jeff
no problem mate.
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just been trying to get a couple of small jobs done while the weathers bad.
painted the calipers:
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and put the sliders together for the 4x4rear brakes.
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Originally Posted by cozzy jeff
I think I already have the paint sorted mate but thanks for the offer, what was the colour you used on yours?


no problem mate.
I'll have a look next time I'm down at my mum n dad's garage
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thought id do a small update:
got the steering rack back a couple of weeks ago but wasn't 100% with the way they slapped the paint on so stripped it all off and re-done it.
how it was returned to me,with new hard pipes fitted
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rubbed down:
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etch primed:
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and painted:
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also changed the rear crank seal and spigot bearing:
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flywheel ready to be bolted on along with new ap six paddle:
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Old 25-01-2014, 06:41 PM
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So you got the clutch, did you get the full kit or plate and standard cover?
Old 25-01-2014, 06:50 PM
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Jeff car looks the bollox mate one question tho any idea when I can get a pair of inner glass rubbers for the front and bk screen
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Looking like a real top job

Is there a way of lining up the mast cylinder for the clutch peddle Jeff ?


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