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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 04:31 PM
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For me it looks better with that front bumper!

Kind of makes me think that is the way an original Sapph should have come from factory!
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 04:59 PM
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Looks great that mate welldone
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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 09:49 PM
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Thanks for the comments, went with original cossie bumper after a lot of messing about and deciding I wanted a bit more of a factory look, so it's nice to see you've noticed that about it. Painted it white because I plan on stickering it up and that's always the best base to work from IMO, however I like it plain at the moment so might just leave it that way, long way off being on the road so plenty time to mess with it.

Started on the wiring today as well as other random bits like seat belts etc, just bolting on as much things as possible in what seems like the most logical order then I'll tackle the mechanicals.









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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 10:05 PM
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Get some wing covers on to protect that fresh paint

Looking good though...
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 03:01 PM
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Or bubble wrap.
Looking really good,worth the effot and hard work.
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 11:42 AM
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Love it. This was the car that got me in to Fords. I always wanted to build a Saph with the Escos arches but 'standard' front bumper. I always liked it in Imperial Blue but the white works well.
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 11:57 AM
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That armchair s going to be too big for the front...nice n comfy though


Car looks ace
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 04:09 AM
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Not updated this in a while so thought I'd post a v.quick couple of pics.
Comments appreciated guys, takes a lot of time and effort to get it right especially starting from scratch with what was a bare shell that didn't come with many bits at all, so I've had to source 95% of the bits.








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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 08:55 AM
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Coming along nicely
Interior is looking good... imo I think the lower black strip in the rear bumper needs to be white
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 04:48 PM
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Looking good with the black lights and rear panel against the white


Done the same with mine as can't bring myself to like ambers
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 06:16 PM
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Its looking really well. The white paint makes the car look really fresh.
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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 11:56 AM
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That looks good, any chance you could take moulds of the front wings and rear end so we can have fibre glass copies made here in the UK? Pleeeeeeeeease?
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Old Sep 4, 2017 | 01:40 PM
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rog is in the UK
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Old Sep 4, 2017 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by slammedorion
Coming along nicely
Interior is looking good... imo I think the lower black strip in the rear bumper needs to be white
+1 ..........
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 06:41 PM
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Still progressing with bits and pieces, turned it around so I can start doing some proper work on the front end. PM me about arch moulds if you like, you'd have to arrange it though but I'd agree to supply the car.
Black strip being left alone, it's a genuine rouse part so I don't want to mess with tbh, but I see your point.


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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 07:19 PM
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Looking good matey
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 01:05 AM
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If you agree the strip may look better white but dont want to permanently change it, just wrap the strip? Try white tape first see what you think.
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 02:15 PM
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looks like its coming along well

getting a standing ovation in the background

Only thing i'd have changed is probably delocked the boot for security.
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 09:33 AM
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I would love to mold the panels but you are a bit far away lol and dare I ask why have you got a nacked man in your garage ?
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay,
I would love to mold the panels but you are a bit far away lol and dare I ask why have you got a nacked man in your garage ?
The mannequin seems to have more attention than the car! It's my mates, he's got his own bike business and uses it for displays, that's what he tells me anyway.....

Might sort that strip, just tons of other stuff to be getting on with right now to get it more completed. Need the boot lock, it's the only lock on the car now and I don't trust doing away with it in case I got locked out, only reason it's still there really.
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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 06:23 PM
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Coming along nicely, great history of this car.

Thanks. Lee.
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 08:29 AM
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Update but no real update, sorry!
Short version is that car will be completed but something else has come up in the short term so I’m now working on that instead and will get back to the cossie when that car is done.
On a plus side the cossie fund is looking healthy so barring any major disasters there shouldn’t be be any hold ups in the progress during 2018.
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 05:14 PM
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Keep it up mate love it, look forward to seeing full shots of the car all round those pics are like teasers lol
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Old Nov 18, 2017 | 08:26 PM
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Cool. Im looking forward to seeing it complete.
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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 05:05 PM
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Decided to get back to it today, had to move garages so the car is now in a different unit, on the plus side I have a lot more space to work.

Basic job today was fit the brand new boot lock, I’ve been looking for one of these for ages, scouring the internet and nothing, then lots all seem to come up at once. Was a big bonus to get this part as it’s the last external piece I needed.
After that I had a good going over it since I haven’t really done any work on the car since September so needed to remind myself what needs doing next, then jacked the front up in preparation for removing the front suspension. Hopefully get that done tomorrow relatively quickly.





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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 05:25 PM
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Car looks great.

I too thought you were naked in that pic....might do that in my next pic set.
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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 08:12 PM
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Looking mint now that mate
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Old Aug 6, 2018 | 06:17 PM
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Any updates Rog?
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 10:08 AM
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Pleased to finally say it has an engine and gearbox again after several years

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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 10:53 AM
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And the crowd goes wild

now chop chop and get the rest done
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 11:14 AM
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top work rog
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 12:22 PM
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Cool matey..Will it be finished for next year.
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 07:33 PM
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Nice one
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Old Sep 12, 2018 | 10:05 AM
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its a great feeling when the engine in there - can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel now
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Old Nov 4, 2019 | 09:56 PM
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Not updated this for ages but thought I’d post this pic, finally installed the rear beam/diff etc at the weekend and now it’s properly sitting on 4 wheels again for the first time in 10 years

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Old Nov 4, 2019 | 10:04 PM
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Love this car, youve done a good job with it! hopefully see it at some local shows come summer!
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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 04:37 AM
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Looks propper on those rims mate full side shot come on lol teaser shot
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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by smiley
Looks propper on those rims mate full side shot come on lol teaser shot
+1 we need a full side shot. Stunning mate.
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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 08:26 PM
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Looks lovely rog
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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 09:34 PM
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Looks great Needs that lower bumper trim strip going white though
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