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Old 26-01-2013, 09:30 PM
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One for Beefy

`Dog dick red`




Love the strut brace he`s done



head is currentley getting `sorted`



got this the other day,wont stay like it



Oh and one for Glenn,from the `yorkshire pudding`,something i prepared the other day

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Great update, nice to see the project is still ongoing
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Old 27-01-2013, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by fezzajsy
coming along nicely
sure is

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Great update, nice to see the project is still ongoing
there is a lot more to show,will post later

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Looking good fela
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Old 27-01-2013, 05:38 PM
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nice to see an update mate,how did karl clean up the brake fluid reservoir?
keep up the good work
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Old 27-01-2013, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cozzy jeff
nice to see an update mate,how did karl clean up the brake fluid reservoir?
keep up the good work
think was `shake n vac`

not sure matey i can ask him,though there is a bit of special work being undertaken in that area...
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Old 27-01-2013, 05:44 PM
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Looking good and nice puddings you yorkshire pud lol.
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Originally Posted by Cragrat
think was `shake n vac`

not sure matey i can ask him,though there is a bit of special work being undertaken in that area...
if you dont mind mate,that would be nice.
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Could do with a lock nuts on the strut brace as it looks unfinished

Loving the build , Have you set a deadline for it?
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Old 29-01-2013, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by whizzisat114


Could do with a lock nuts on the strut brace as it looks unfinished

Loving the build , Have you set a deadline for it?
Lol I've got the lock nuts Dave just like that at the mo as engine got to go in...K
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Old 29-01-2013, 10:11 AM
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I knew there'd be a good reason K
Loving the attention to detail as usual
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Old 29-01-2013, 06:03 PM
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Now something here looks out of place.can anyone tell me what it is?

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wicked build. love the colour combo on all the bits so far, cant wait to see the bay full
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Old 30-01-2013, 04:13 PM
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Thought it may look better done stealth like..



But spesh got carried away







TADAAA!





I think spesh has given me an exclusive here!
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Old 30-01-2013, 04:16 PM
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Love that carbon cover ,you will be hooked now and your bay will look like mine lol
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Originally Posted by Rsmat
Looking good mate
Cheers matt,yours none too shabby now

Originally Posted by Twins
Love that carbon cover ,you will be hooked now and your bay will look like mine lol
Already am,theres loads more carbon already,just had to post this item though,some bits you just wouldnt think of doing...
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Old 30-01-2013, 09:12 PM
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Good lad spesh il pop throw this month coming not seen the
Mucker in a while been flat out
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Cheers mate... I'm sticking this one on mine standard look


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Old 30-01-2013, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Rsmat
Cheers mate... I'm sticking this one on mine standard look


oooooooooooooohhh standard but not ORIGINAL 3dr shame on you matt... K
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Old 30-01-2013, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dingla rs
Good lad spesh il pop throw this month coming not seen the
Mucker in a while been flat out
Always welcome andy kettle will be on.....K
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Old 30-01-2013, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by special-K
oooooooooooooohhh standard but not ORIGINAL 3dr shame on you matt... K


Yup it's a shame... But hey ho it's close enough to original
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Old 07-02-2013, 06:37 AM
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These turned up





Throttle body wiv some more bits on







loving the plenum etc

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Some nice parts there Mr yorkshire.
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some nice work there matey,did you get round to asking karl how he cleaned up the brake fluid reservoir?
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Oh arse.sorry forgot

Am texting him now.
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Oh arse.sorry forgot

Am texting him now.
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Well done me .I managed to double post.
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some nice work there matey,did you get round to asking karl how he cleaned up the brake fluid reservoir?
Pm'd......
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Love the reservoir and the inlet looks great fela top job as always
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The swedish (`donated` by Beefy,Ta!) didnt have a throttle bracket with it so Spesh set to work

as you can see its not there



Ameasurement was taken from a standard jobbie

& its out with the ally n tin snips

well ok plasma cutta as he only does things right



Al bented up like









Lick `o` paint



bolted up







Throttle cable attached



JOB JOBBED!!!!!
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Top job mate looks awesome must be getting close
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Originally Posted by siscossie
Top job mate looks awesome must be getting close

Its not too far off mucka
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looking real good .
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Hi all can i start by saying thanks to eveyone that has posted on the dazs thred regarding the work thank you all very much.. Now i no there has'nt been many updates on the progress but i assure you all its still on going hav'nt been able to spend as much time as id like to have on the project. But as at lot of you have family kids etc.. that come first in my life.. ive not been to good health wise close friends like daz , beef, and afew others no what is up with me, but would rather not mention it on here hope you all understand this. my dad also aint been well so been helping me mum care for him.. So thanks to you all and everything will be posted when the car is finished...

CHEERS.. K

P.S. wish everyone the best with there resto's and projects...
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As I've always said of your work Spesh

You can't rush perfection....
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Originally Posted by special-K
Hi all can i start by saying thanks to eveyone that has posted on the dazs thred regarding the work thank you all very much.. Now i no there has'nt been many updates on the progress but i assure you all its still on going hav'nt been able to spend as much time as id like to have on the project. But as at lot of you have family kids etc.. that come first in my life.. ive not been to good health wise close friends like daz , beef, and afew others no what is up with me, but would rather not mention it on here hope you all understand this. my dad also aint been well so been helping me mum care for him.. So thanks to you all and everything will be posted when the car is finished...

CHEERS.. K

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Sorry to hear about you problems mate .. I wish you all the best and hope things get better mate ... Your work is fantastic long may it continue
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Originally Posted by special-K
Hi all can i start by saying thanks to eveyone that has posted on the dazs thred regarding the work thank you all very much.. Now i no there has'nt been many updates on the progress but i assure you all its still on going hav'nt been able to spend as much time as id like to have on the project. But as at lot of you have family kids etc.. that come first in my life.. ive not been to good health wise close friends like daz , beef, and afew others no what is up with me, but would rather not mention it on here hope you all understand this. my dad also aint been well so been helping me mum care for him.. So thanks to you all and everything will be posted when the car is finished...

CHEERS.. K

P.S. wish everyone the best with there resto's and projects...


Family first peroid.

Hope all ends well for you K
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