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Old 26th April 2013, 19:59
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Top answer. I love the way that everyone has gone their own way with builds. I was stuck for colours too. Its a big decision. Good luck choosing.
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Old 2nd May 2013, 20:03
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Interested to know what the rest of you have put in the recess on the front. I have gone for these grilles. I ordered 2 of them not realising they came as a pair so i have two spare. Not sure if i should put them in the bonnet as in my picture or not. Also i think the headlight covers look great, even if it is cracked (sorry Chris). Looking forward to the show on Sunday. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]
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Old 3rd May 2013, 08:05
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Dave, I would'nt put them on the bonnet. Just sell them. How do you secure headlight covers?
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Old 3rd May 2013, 09:03
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The covers will be screwed on using some nice chrome screws all the way around the edge. I wanted some rims to go around the outside but because of the complexity of the curves they are a nightmare to produce. The cover at the moment is taped on as it is cracked as a result of driving over it
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Old 3rd May 2013, 12:13
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looking good Dave, if your gonna put it on the bonnet Id stick over the the induction with a scoop
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Old 3rd May 2013, 19:07
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I was thinking of jag xk8 fogs...
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Old 9th May 2013, 20:31
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My latest progress. I put it out in the sun to bake the paint a bit. [IMG][/IMG]
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Old 9th May 2013, 20:53
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looks amazing!!!! Id be worried about those arches though Dave
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Old 9th May 2013, 20:57
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It looks worse than it is. I cut away quite a lot inside the arch area from the original rear wings. The tyre sits inside the new arch. The picture looks like the wheel is closer to the edge than it is. Plus ive hardened the suspension up so there is not much movement
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Old 9th May 2013, 21:22
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Great stance Dave. The car looks really period in black, I will be posting pictures of Ken's black car soon.
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Good job Dave. Black really suits the shape too. Love the wheels and the stance.
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Old 10th May 2013, 13:41
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Dave what are those vents in the B pillar? Did you make them?
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Old 10th May 2013, 18:22
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Aaaagh! now I want to paint mine black, and I want it to be a hard top, mayby next project.
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Old 10th May 2013, 19:46
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Thanks for the comments. Hammy the grilles are from CBS. I cut them in so that they sit flush and bonded them from behind.
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Old 10th May 2013, 19:48
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Lots of cutting back to do yet. Nearlly finished with the 800 grit. Then its the 1500 then the 2000 then two grades of cutting paste. I will have shoulders like arnie when im done
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Old 10th May 2013, 21:30
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To quote a German friend "sand until the Doctor comes" its all worth it in the end.
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Old 11th May 2013, 07:41
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To quote a German friend "sand until the Doctor comes" its all worth it in the end.
Yes i liked that to. But as we say in Wales it will be done now in a minute
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Old 11th May 2013, 18:10
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I love that saying. Chris on your build manual you need to add a phase called exactly that. Sanding til the Doctor comes....
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Old 11th May 2013, 20:49
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Aaaagh! now I want to paint mine black, and I want it to be a hard top, mayby next project.
Ditto that. Well, maybe I will!
Hope to get the covers off mid June........
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Old 11th May 2013, 20:55
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Ditto that. Well, maybe I will!
Hope to get the covers off mid June........
....... and drive to Dorset on the 29th?
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