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2nd May 2015, 11:37
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Originally Posted by seanick
But first, some late items of news....
After replacing several fillings involving hundreds of pounds if dentistry work I am replacing the suspension springs with standard ones. I might even be able to get over a speed bump or too. The main reason is to make it pleasant to drive. Whilst it may excel on the track, on public roads its simply uncomfortable to drive, so I simply dont drive it.
Exhaust. This is very fruity, and makes me drive like a twat. After the petition from the neighbours and a verbal warning from the boys in blue its time to fit a fully standard exhaust from one end to the other.
At least then I can leave the road without the black looks from passers by.
With these two issues sorted I might use it, and if I use it I might be inspired to paint it
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You might receive less remarks if it was painted. Right now, it looks like a teenage hooligan kit car; with some paint, it would be a tasteful classic.
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2nd May 2015, 17:34
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But I am a teenage hooligan!
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2nd June 2015, 13:12
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Paint it and you'll be an undercover teenage hooligan ;-)
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15th August 2019, 22:15
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Ok chaps, brace yourself, today the car went into my workshop to be finished and painted!
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15th August 2019, 23:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seanick
Ok chaps, brace yourself, today the car went into my workshop to be finished and painted!
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Wow!!!!!!
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16th August 2019, 19:06
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That's what everyone else said!
First thing is to remove the remotely operated bonnet catches and change them got two lever type from a Triumph Herald.
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16th August 2019, 19:41
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Has it taken this long to choose a colour???
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16th August 2019, 19:43
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It has.
Also two seater cars and two children don't mix!!
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17th August 2019, 15:54
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Can't wait to see this one in paint! Always one of the very best builds on here.
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17th August 2019, 19:09
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Lets get some update pics on....
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17th August 2019, 21:16
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Ok, but.....about to have my annual holiday, so progress will start on my return, honest!!
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17th August 2019, 21:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seanick
Ok, but.....about to have my annual holiday, so progress will start on my return, honest!!
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How long are you going for this time!
Last edited by froggyman; 17th August 2019 at 21:25..
Reason: spelling
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19th August 2019, 22:29
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Tribute in F font pic 6.jpg
Owners Meeting
Saturday September 7th
Lunch at The Pelican Inn
Froxfield, on the A4 between Hungerford & Marlborough
www.pelicaninn.co.uk
We are welcome and booked from 11am with lunch at around 12.30pm
There are two spacious car parks, where we can have a drink and talk Tribute Cars.
Afterwards you / we can drive round a bit of Hampshire to the
Silk Mill at Whitchurch
for tea, overlooking the river Test, last orders 3.30pm.
www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk
If you are interested the Pelican Inn also has a room or two overnight on the Friday and or Saturday. We are staying there Friday night.
Please let me know if you will attend or at least think about it.
REPLY to Kidge on his site
OR The Owners site
OR PM me
OR email kidge.elder@btinternet.com
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20th August 2019, 20:54
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SeaNick - A belated welcome back.
Hope all goes well with the paint and I look forward to seeing it finished.
Good luck, Paul.
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29th September 2019, 15:46
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Finally a few hours to get my head around fitting the Triumph over center bonnet latches.
I did have two remotely operated hidden bonnet catches, but I couldn't get the bonnet tight enough to avoid a rattle.
These have to be recessed, so cut a hole, bevel the edges, then get a little GRP in there to give something to work with.
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29th September 2019, 19:47
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They're a nice addition that will further the emphasise the period look of your car.
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13th November 2019, 16:46
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You still building Nick! Long time no speak but I know this is going to look just WOW!
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4th October 2021, 18:28
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What became of this one? What colour was it painted? Always my favourite 250 build.
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