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My Series 1 Restoration-1st Place Concours, Cumbria 12/5/13

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Old 16-11-2011, 05:20 PM
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You just know how this project is going to turn out - can't wait to see it completely built Andy
Old 17-11-2011, 06:36 PM
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Top work.Its gonna be mint when its done.
Old 22-11-2011, 09:55 PM
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Right well here are the pics I got sent today.

BTW, thanks very much for the comments













Paint on!




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Old 22-11-2011, 10:21 PM
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I am jelly!
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nice one mate
Old 23-11-2011, 09:16 AM
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Looking fantastic ANDY!!!!! Can't wait to see it, I must pop over!!
Old 23-11-2011, 02:56 PM
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very very nice carnt wait to see it start getting built back up TOP WORK
Old 23-11-2011, 07:31 PM
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Thanks guys
Old 23-11-2011, 09:16 PM
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Lovely Andy. I know where that motorcraft battery that I sold you is going now
Old 24-11-2011, 06:40 AM
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You sure do. It's on trickle charge right now!
Old 24-11-2011, 08:18 AM
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looking good mate, you go for an original diamond white?
Old 24-11-2011, 09:17 AM
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Looking good Have you got all you need to start building it back up? In saying that, what plans have you got for it? Mildly modified or standard as possible etc..... No doubt it'll be mint when it's finished either way.
Old 24-11-2011, 09:21 AM
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Cutch, yes diamond white, the only colour for them.

Matt, it's going standard. All I need is a good std loom. A good metering head and a good standard cooler. I'll be rebuilding the engine and got other bits. Ideally want a good full standard hose kit too
Old 24-11-2011, 11:28 AM
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This will be outstanding when it's done !
Old 24-11-2011, 05:12 PM
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looks mint that mate lots of work ahead
Old 24-11-2011, 05:16 PM
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fuck me they masked the floor!
Old 11-12-2011, 08:39 AM
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was hoping to have this home for xmas, but i am in need of a better condition pair of front aeches
Old 11-12-2011, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by rsturbolee
fuck me they masked the floor!
proper job!
Old 11-12-2011, 08:58 AM
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minty mint
Old 11-12-2011, 01:08 PM
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top work fella, very nice shell.Top prep and paint job looking forward to seeing it getting built. Paul
Old 11-12-2011, 04:06 PM
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Coming along really nice, I'm still using a pic of your red 1600i as a wallpaper on my notepad. Looking forward to the build up of this one.
Old 21-12-2011, 08:20 PM
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should be updating tomorrow as im of to take some pics of it
Old 22-12-2011, 10:20 PM
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Took these this morning.







Old 22-12-2011, 10:41 PM
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looks lovely.
Old 23-12-2011, 09:05 PM
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Let the rebuild begin, looks spot on
Old 23-12-2011, 09:24 PM
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stunning andy ,thats the first time i have ever seen a floor masked up

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Old 24-12-2011, 06:50 AM
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WOW!!!! how fresh does that look
Old 24-12-2011, 08:36 AM
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andy thats looking great mate, looking forward to seeing it finished.

whats the plans for it keep it and show it or will it be going up forsale?
Old 24-12-2011, 09:14 AM
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There you go chaps.

With regards to the car, it's getting built up as you see it. Too fresh and as clean and Ming as possible.

Thanks for the comments.
Old 24-12-2011, 09:22 AM
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That looks grab Andy, what are you doing with it once finished?

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Thanks mike, I intend on keeping it mate. Unless some one offers me a ridiculous big wedge for it
Old 24-12-2011, 11:00 AM
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did the bay get painted

what did you do to the underside
Old 24-12-2011, 11:21 AM
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Everything's been painted.





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very nice
Old 30-12-2011, 02:48 PM
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if your past cars are anything to go by, this one will be truely stunning
Old 30-12-2011, 06:03 PM
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stunning cant wait for the build
Old 30-12-2011, 06:11 PM
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Looks gorgeous mate!
Old 30-12-2011, 06:31 PM
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Cheers folks. I've got pics to update but want to sort them out on the laptop.
Old 31-12-2011, 02:39 PM
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looks fantastic keep the updates coming.
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Looks a quality paint job! Going for standard or modified?



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