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Forum: Old No.7 Builds 14th September 2019, 13:24
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Didn't intend to piss you off, haven't studied...

Didn't intend to piss you off, haven't studied the rear end of many 275's must most appear to be like...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 14th September 2019, 09:47
Replies: 419
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Rear hangers look a bit kit carish/bodged,...

Rear hangers look a bit kit carish/bodged, certainly not what you would expect to see on a 275. If you hit a bump all the forces will transfer to the GRP shell and could crack the paint finish, even...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 5th May 2019, 07:25
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Posted By Jaguartvr
How about using the DNA approach to the fuel...

How about using the DNA approach to the fuel filler?
They used a small flap to cover the existing fuel filler and used the original BMW hinge. Shouldn't be too hard to replicate.
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 19th February 2019, 06:44
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Posted By Jaguartvr
On my build, I turned the alloy bumper...

On my build, I turned the alloy bumper strengthener upside down. This gave me a flat boot floor that I was able to bolt the boot infill panel too (with a bit of modification). The boot infill panel...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 3rd November 2018, 16:08
Replies: 419
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Posted By Jaguartvr
It is I believe the under bonnet plug that links...

It is I believe the under bonnet plug that links to the ABS and air bags.
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 3rd November 2018, 07:29
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I'm presuming yours is a facelift car. There is...

I'm presuming yours is a facelift car. There is an issue with not being able to read fault codes from the round plug under the bonnet.
I can read from the plug under the steering wheel but nothing...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 22nd July 2018, 10:24
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I would suggest a couple of heavy ratchet straps...

I would suggest a couple of heavy ratchet straps and as they are under tension a few good hard taps with a sledge hammer.
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 22nd July 2018, 08:53
Replies: 419
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I am presuming you are talking about where the...

I am presuming you are talking about where the roll cage drops into the vertical tubes in the car.
If they are slightly too close you can get a hydraulic body ram kit cheaply on eBay, amazing what...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 19th July 2018, 15:57
Replies: 419
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I notice you have removed the rear ariel. I left...

I notice you have removed the rear ariel. I left my base in position and used a sharks fin style booster. Cut away most of the shark's fin leaving the base and amplifier. It has a single wire with a...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 16th July 2018, 07:50
Replies: 419
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Well done, now go and do the front and don't...

Well done, now go and do the front and don't forget the spot lights!

I carefully wrote it all down on a notepad but left it out and it got rained on, EricHolmes thread has some nice pictures of...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 10th July 2018, 09:11
Replies: 419
Views: 4,750,331
Posted By Jaguartvr
I would be tempted to fit the fuel filler and...

I would be tempted to fit the fuel filler and only show the examiner after the body has been fitted!
The pipe is only pushed down into the tank and glued in place with sealant, not the ideal...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 2nd June 2018, 18:23
Replies: 419
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Don't worry, it will float

Don't worry, it will float
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 25th May 2018, 20:14
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Hey, WelshKiwi, did Chris not give you the live...

Hey, WelshKiwi, did Chris not give you the live shipping link?
You can track your container live


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpX1xYbyNog&t=81s


Would I lie to you?
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 12th May 2018, 18:16
Replies: 419
Views: 4,750,331
Posted By Jaguartvr
It has to be chrome, paint, wrap or a set of...

It has to be chrome, paint, wrap or a set of Vietnamese stainless steel bumpers.
You can't spend all that time and money on it and ruin it by being a tightwad!
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 12th May 2018, 06:59
Replies: 419
Views: 4,750,331
Posted By Jaguartvr
It does look stunning, I do think it needs...

It does look stunning, I do think it needs lowering slightly but this is obviously just on the mule.
Judging by the pallets in the background, Chris & Dan are expecting an overseas sales boom!
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 10th May 2018, 05:41
Replies: 419
Views: 4,750,331
Posted By Jaguartvr
That looks fantastic, it should also make your...

That looks fantastic, it should also make your mind up about fitting wire wheels, they really are the finishing touch.
Shame it didn't make it to Stoneleigh, I'm sure it would have been a success...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 4th May 2018, 06:15
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Smash got his Dayton chrome knock-off wire wheels...

Smash got his Dayton chrome knock-off wire wheels from Dayton Austrailia. Got to be cheaper shipping to you.

Chrome wire wheels really are the finishing touch, it's what your credit card is for.
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 1st May 2018, 06:35
Replies: 419
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Posted By Jaguartvr
They look great but I would suggest bolting them...

They look great but I would suggest bolting them to the car and trying them first. Most of these type of mirrors give an awful rear view. Try and get some convex mirrors rather than flat.
With the...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 30th April 2018, 18:15
Replies: 419
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Posted By Jaguartvr
When I picked my kit up, everything was present...

When I picked my kit up, everything was present and correct. It was all hung from their donor so I could see how everything went together and it was all explained.
A refreshing change, I get sick of...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 16th March 2018, 05:50
Replies: 419
Views: 4,750,331
Posted By Jaguartvr
Looking good but not keen on the doorstep...

Looking good but not keen on the doorstep approach to the side window area, it looks as if it has been fitted with the wrong glass. Personally, I would like to see it blended in so it is not so...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 7th February 2018, 12:02
Replies: 419
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I did a quick visit to Tribute last week to get a...

I did a quick visit to Tribute last week to get a few pointers which were very helpful. I can't believe how much progress they have made in a week on the roof and door window area.
Have sold myself...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 29th November 2017, 06:50
Replies: 419
Views: 4,750,331
Posted By Jaguartvr
Have a look on eBay.com They have a lot of Monza...

Have a look on eBay.com They have a lot of Monza style "gas caps". I bought mine from there and it was much cheaper than the ones listed in the UK.
Don't forget to replace petrol with Gas in the...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 28th November 2017, 17:33
Replies: 419
Views: 4,750,331
Posted By Jaguartvr
Much cheaper on Ebay £67 ...

Much cheaper on Ebay £67


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seitenblinker-Repeater-Ferrari-250-SWB-330-GT-275-GTB-500-ALTISSIMO-/401433005339?
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 2nd November 2017, 08:07
Replies: 419
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Posted By Jaguartvr
If you can't wait you can always prepare the...

If you can't wait you can always prepare the lights and indicators.
I thought they would be a quick part of the build but was very wrong.
Are you allowed to cut any of the bodyshell away in NZ? If...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 5th October 2017, 07:46
Replies: 419
Views: 4,750,331
Posted By Jaguartvr
Mini door handles are used on the 250 swb. They...

Mini door handles are used on the 250 swb.
They are very simple to fit and work well. Small things like door handles can cause a lot of extra work and if they don't work properly will cause you a...
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