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Old 05-06-2012, 06:01 PM
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looks awesome mate minty minty, to good to use
Old 05-06-2012, 06:50 PM
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Thanks fellas
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No words Jim, looks fantastic
Old 05-06-2012, 09:30 PM
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Looks awesome, top work
Old 05-06-2012, 10:50 PM
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Looks a beast,credit to you.
Old 06-06-2012, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Staffi_
Jim,

This pic is LUSH mate...


I'll 2nd that, Jim that looks really good and it ain't even finished

I think the wheel, colour and graphics work well
Old 06-06-2012, 01:44 PM
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Looking great Jim
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Nice update Jim.
Old 06-06-2012, 06:32 PM
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Thanks alot fellas
Old 06-06-2012, 06:37 PM
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Deffo something special brewing there matey.
Old 06-06-2012, 06:58 PM
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very very nice Jimbo!! i was in peat-bog-horror today and was tempted to swing in for a quick nosey, but kiddicare was deemed more important by the missus!! i even tried argueing that it was to measure up for an exhaust for you but with no luck.. lol

brakes look superb!!

think a few PoT lads are doing cobblestoes tomorrow if you fancy a re-match with that burger and chips?? have a word with "northern" to get details xxx
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Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie
Deffo something special brewing there matey.
I'm trying bud

Originally Posted by slammed106
very very nice Jimbo!! i was in peat-bog-horror today and was tempted to swing in for a quick nosey, but kiddicare was deemed more important by the missus!! i even tried argueing that it was to measure up for an exhaust for you but with no luck.. lol

brakes look superb!!

think a few PoT lads are doing cobblestoes tomorrow if you fancy a re-match with that burger and chips?? have a word with "northern" to get details xxx
Cheers bud! Should have busted out some more excuses and got over lol,
I'm never tackling It again! That burger was mental
I'd like to get over mate but bit skint ATM so might give it a miss!
Old 06-06-2012, 07:32 PM
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Looks very well Bimbo, love that outside pic!
Old 06-06-2012, 08:01 PM
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Looks OK Jim, but I think this should be your 2nd prioritised car tbh, the other should come first
Old 08-06-2012, 06:56 PM
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Nice to see you and your bro again the other night jim...

Im out and about saturday (deeping + kimbolton) if you aint busy and down the shop i'll swing in to throw a tape measure over that exhaust idea..
Old 08-06-2012, 10:10 PM
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Cheers Roy! Me too mate

Lol kev! I shouldn't, but can't help myself

Hi stu, you too mate! I'm in tomorrow with escort on ramp. But we will have to do it on the sly, the old man don't want me having one lol!
Old 08-06-2012, 10:21 PM
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That's stunning Jim, especially the underside shots, credit to you mate!!
Old 08-06-2012, 11:37 PM
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Looks awesome Jim, my new timeline cover thingy bob on that book thing...

Keep it up

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Wheels look so mush better with the stickers on mate.
Old 09-06-2012, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Sticky.
Wheels look so mush better with the stickers on mate.
+1 I agree with you Paul , stunning wheel even better with stickers. Jim can I steel one of your wheels to try on my 3dr :0) pretty please....
Old 09-06-2012, 12:41 PM
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They'd look crap on an Escos and 3door with the stickers on though, too much going on there, taking away from the size and style of the wheel.
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Stickers..... or no stickers........

Tough call... i think i prefer without after seeing it today..
Old 25-07-2012, 06:39 PM
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Chop feckin chop! We want updates
Old 25-07-2012, 07:27 PM
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looking good
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Sorry boys not touched it
Old 25-07-2012, 08:02 PM
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but it looks so close jimbo?
Old 25-07-2012, 09:14 PM
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Ya must be kidding mate. Shit loads to do.

I'll make a list, I need to do one so may aswell be here

Brake pipes through out
Fuel system front to back
Interior to out together (struggling to find mint trim bits )
Front brake callipers to fit
Rear disk conversion and new callipers to buy and fit.
Gearbox to paint
Bottom end to buy and build
Intercooler to have made
Rad to made aswell
Header tank
Water pipes
Boost pipes
Heatsheilds

Fuck me I've got to stop
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Not much to do then mate....
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Na nowt I think I'm going to have to stop being so picky as these cars are 20years old or more and new parts just don't pop up. Saturday she's gonna be untucked and interior started on
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
Na nowt I think I'm going to have to stop being so picky as these cars are 20years old or more and new parts just don't pop up. Saturday she's gonna be untucked and interior started on

jim you have to carry on the way you started or things will niggle away at you !! finish it properly chap
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
Ya must be kidding mate. Shit loads to do.

I'll make a list, I need to do one so may aswell be here

Brake pipes through out
Fuel system front to back
Interior to out together (struggling to find mint trim bits )
Front brake callipers to fit
Rear disk conversion and new callipers to buy and fit.
Gearbox to paint
Bottom end to buy and build
Intercooler to have made
Rad to made aswell
Header tank
Water pipes
Boost pipes
Heatsheilds

Fuck me I've got to stop

looks can be deceptive mate lol


still a couple of good days[and a shitload of cash] would see you very close
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I know mate, all too well. Hence why it's taken sooo long, I just want to drive it tbh, been thinking about chopping it in for an m5 but can't bring myself to it just yet! I think a good weekend on it will see some love back, just so damn expensive these damn cars
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Originally Posted by james kiely
looks can be deceptive mate lol


still a couple of good days[and a shitload of cash] would see you very close
if someone give me 5k I'd take the week off work and prob have it up and running, sounds simple.
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you of all people should know the cost involve ever since ive known you , i think you was about 6ft 4 then youve always banged on about a big spec saff !! so head down get on with it as theres plenty of time when you hit 40 to have a m5
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spot on jay ,at the age of 40 buy a m5 and by the time your 41 your back in a cossie
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
if someone give me 5k I'd take the week off work and prob have it up and running, sounds simple.

time is never a problem jimbo,if you have the cash .

i myself have lots of time lol
Old 25-07-2012, 10:29 PM
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Lol jay! True mate, it's will always get done but can't help having naughty ideas

James I have a little time and a little less money
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This car is amazing! Credit to you, with the work always being top quality!
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Thanks very much fella
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got a little more done chaps,

got a good 3spoke, however as im anal about mintyness it will be retrimmed

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fuel filler seal new

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new bumper strip fitted

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all new badges ready to fit

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measurements made and left two fitted, i had my vernier out and made sure its within 0.1 mm

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new light blue ford badge on

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both done, well chuffed, looks just like it would have 23 years ago!

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and front badge also

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chuffed to bits !!

thats all for a week or so

jim

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