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Merlin man's (aka Ian) first drive

5 Jan 2008, 8:15pm
Would that be the new ultra light weight bodywork from Marlin:eusa_silenced:

Well done

Mike R
5 Jan 2008, 8:26pm
Always a motivating moment!

Has the suspension been lubed up? I just noticed the front wheel comes off the ground when the car is diagonally across the pavement.
6 Jan 2008, 7:52am
Suspension. Ha that's a funny one.

The suspension at the minute is threaded stud until the wheels get aligned.

The body work has been on and off a few times. But times getting closer to finally fitting it more permanent.
6 Jan 2008, 8:27am
Hi Ian

Nice to see the car on the move, looks good, and as already said will encourage other builders. I do have concerns over passing SVA without a body, although Tony at Gilingham did seem a relaxed kind of guy. I look forward to catching up when the weather is a bit milder.

Well done

And lets not forget all the good work John done.


Steve
6 Jan 2008, 9:51pm
Just added the link for the second video in the first post.
6 Jan 2008, 10:18pm
By the looks of it, it will be several weeks before the Grin wears off. Well done :eusa_clap:
6 Jan 2008, 10:51pm
Well done, great feeling first time you drive it :)
7 Jan 2008, 6:17am
DavidH wrote:
By the looks of it, it will be several weeks before the Grin wears off. Well done :eusa_clap:


I soon wiped the grip off after that drive. I printed out the SVA form for him to start filling out.:lol: