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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd November 2018, 20:10
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$399 pa was the business model that killed...

$399 pa was the business model that killed Photobucket - latest pricing is $4:03 a month for 2GB $5:83 a month for 20GB and $10:33 for 20TB
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd November 2018, 19:25
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The new CEO of Photobucket reversed that decision...

The new CEO of Photobucket reversed that decision (after his predecessor was fired) and they should all show now - try refreshing the page if they don’t come up first time (a quick look on page 2...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 24th June 2017, 21:29
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Scottie, sorry if it's a bit late (been busy but...

Scottie, sorry if it's a bit late (been busy but got back on this forum after spending a couple of days in Micky1mo's workshop) but I had a friend bring his Scimitar GTE to the workshop last week...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 13th May 2015, 20:20
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Posted By scimjim
Scottie - please replace all of your flexible...

Scottie - please replace all of your flexible fuel line with SAE R30 J6 minimum. the Ethanol in our fuel now eats the lines at varying speeds (and that garden hose type is the worst for it). If...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 13th May 2015, 11:51
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Posted By scimjim
here's the back of the fuse/relay box on one of...

here's the back of the fuse/relay box on one of my cars (1984, chassis #0001) :shock:

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc257/scimjim/001%20SS1/313F62CB-C5C7-4035-8C00-CD0B9F931393_zpse1zkct78.jpg
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 8th March 2015, 19:08
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Posted By scimjim
looking great :) re ground clearance - make...

looking great :)

re ground clearance - make a nice wooden ramp and find somewhere to hide it in the car. simply drive onto it to get extra clearance.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 2nd March 2015, 23:39
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Posted By scimjim
coming together really nicely Scottie, details...

coming together really nicely Scottie, details like the handles will make this car.

After years of experience with 40 year old plastic cars (and helicopters!) - try and avoid self-tappers direct...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st February 2015, 19:49
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Posted By scimjim
Scottie, if your bacofoil falls off give me a...

Scottie, if your bacofoil falls off give me a shout. I have a roll of 12" speed tape somewhere.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st February 2015, 19:47
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Posted By scimjim
blimey - I've only ever seen one Pembleton in the...

blimey - I've only ever seen one Pembleton in the wild, suddenly two owners pop up!

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/166979/pembleton-wheeler-update-18-02
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 19th February 2015, 14:42
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Posted By scimjim
LOL - I meant underneath you nutter :)

LOL - I meant underneath you nutter :)
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 19th February 2015, 13:01
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Posted By scimjim
Great - I always thought the lever was too far...

Great - I always thought the lever was too far forward in the originals and it's fairly easy to extend yours with a bit of threaded bar (keeping the original cable) - I just pop in and catch up every...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 19th February 2015, 11:45
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Posted By scimjim
is it simply cable length that's dictating the...

is it simply cable length that's dictating the handbrake position or is there obstruction below (I don't imagine you're sacrificing form over function :))?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 18th February 2015, 21:42
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Posted By scimjim
loving the attention to detail Scotty - making...

loving the attention to detail Scotty - making GRP lumps look like tucker pops :)

retroman - must be Phil from retro-rides?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 11th January 2015, 22:19
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Posted By scimjim
I saw a very simple glove box hinge on another...

I saw a very simple glove box hinge on another site the other day - an alloy tube bonded to the lower edge of the door and a plain P-clip either end behind the dash for the tube to rotate in.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 31st December 2014, 12:57
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Posted By scimjim
I believe that the prototype 4WD Scimitar GTE...

I believe that the prototype 4WD Scimitar GTE went in that collection too - still not sure what JLR intend to do with it.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd October 2014, 16:08
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Posted By scimjim
Nice - is that 4mm lexan?

Nice - is that 4mm lexan?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 6th October 2014, 21:56
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Posted By scimjim
Very nice :first:

Very nice :first:
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 6th October 2014, 17:28
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Posted By scimjim
Hope you don't mind constructive opinions Scottie...

Hope you don't mind constructive opinions Scottie - but that plastic looking interior mirror?

Just no :fear:
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd September 2014, 16:59
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Posted By scimjim
Looks good Scottie - can I see some orange peel...

Looks good Scottie - can I see some orange peel bottom left? More coats will give both depth and allow you to wet sand (1000 grit) without going back to primer before cutting back - but leave the...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd September 2014, 14:26
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Posted By scimjim
I've had the privilege to speak at length with...

I've had the privilege to speak at length with Tom Karen of Ogle Designs over the years and I remain in awe of his talents. Trends come and go but almost every car built today (coupe, estate, hatch,...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st September 2014, 23:05
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Posted By scimjim
As for paint - give me a shout if you need a...

As for paint - give me a shout if you need a hand. I was an apprentice sprayer just a couple of miles from you (Rotherwas) when I lived a few hundred yards from where you are now, before I joined up....
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st September 2014, 22:53
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Posted By scimjim
Scottie, in your quest for the worlds largest...

Scottie, in your quest for the worlds largest collection of XKSS pictures, I asked a friend of mine if he took any at Goodwood for you:
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th February 2014, 21:24
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Posted By scimjim
You can't argue with MOT testers - you either...

You can't argue with MOT testers - you either have a reasonable discussion or don't bother :)
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th February 2014, 20:04
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Posted By scimjim
That would come under the exemption clause of...

That would come under the exemption clause of "original design characteristics"
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th February 2014, 10:19
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Posted By scimjim
There are exemptions to this (specialised...

There are exemptions to this (specialised modifications are to be accepted) which a sensible tester can use - as they do for most cars used for racing (my sprint/hillclimb car for example)
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