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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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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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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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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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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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3rd May 2013, 19:07
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I was thinking of jag xk8 fogs...
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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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9th May 2013, 20:53
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looks amazing!!!! Id be worried about those arches though Dave
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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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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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10th May 2013, 12:32
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Good job Dave. Black really suits the shape too. Love the wheels and the stance.
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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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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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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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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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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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11th May 2013, 07:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tonyt
To quote a German friend "sand until the Doctor comes" its all worth it in the end.
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Yes i liked that to. But as we say in Wales it will be done now in a minute
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11th May 2013, 18:10
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Sanding til the Doctor comes
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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11th May 2013, 20:49
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Quote:
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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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Ditto that. Well, maybe I will!
Hope to get the covers off mid June........
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11th May 2013, 20:55
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Ditto that. Well, maybe I will!
Hope to get the covers off mid June........
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....... and drive to Dorset on the 29th?
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