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Apr 19, 2019 13:54:30 GMT
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Don't think mine will be doing burn outs or donuts any time soon lol. some work gone in to that great sleeper
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MK2VR6
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Mk2 Golf GTi 90 Spec
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Apr 19, 2019 21:10:28 GMT
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Bloody nora! Last time I checked in, you were still welding, and it was nowhere near paint. How the hell have you made it look that good in such a short space of time?!
Hugely impressive work, and stunning looking outcome. Thanks for sharing the journey to date. Don’t know if I’ve missed the details somewhere, but what are you going to do about the pickup section?
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Apr 19, 2019 21:26:43 GMT
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Wooden dropside body ready for work
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Apr 28, 2019 13:48:13 GMT
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Took it for it's first drive today got a couple of squeaks on the clutch pedal and brakes need bleeding through again get them done and then start to biuld the body   |
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eternaloptimist
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Too many projects, not enough time or space...
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Apr 28, 2019 13:57:01 GMT
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Fantastic work.
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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Apr 28, 2019 15:21:19 GMT
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Rob M
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Morris fgk30 1967Rob M
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Apr 28, 2019 15:51:22 GMT
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Incredible work there!!!!
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Apr 28, 2019 17:15:14 GMT
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Bob,
The care and ingenuity you've put into this truck have resulted in a stunning restoration and leave me no doubt your landscapes must also be extraordinary.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride...
Lance
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Apr 28, 2019 17:22:56 GMT
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Thanks for the comments
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Apr 28, 2019 19:07:41 GMT
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I hadn’t quite realised how angled the doors were - it looks like you get in to the back corner of the seats ? Is there a lot of space or does it feel a bit like climbing into a cave ? 😊
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glenanderson
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Morris fgk30 1967glenanderson
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Apr 28, 2019 19:29:32 GMT
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I hadn’t quite realised how angled the doors were - it looks like you get in to the back corner of the seats ? Is there a lot of space or does it feel a bit like climbing into a cave ? 😊 They were designed so the driver could access the cab without opening the door into traffic. The angle of the doors was what got the FGs the nickname “thruppenny-bit”. They were not popular with more generously proportioned drivers. 😂 |
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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Morris fgk30 1967Mercdan68
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Apr 28, 2019 20:54:04 GMT
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Beautiful
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Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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I hadn’t quite realised how angled the doors were - it looks like you get in to the back corner of the seats ? Is there a lot of space or does it feel a bit like climbing into a cave ? 😊 They were designed so the driver could access the cab without opening the door into traffic. The angle of the doors was what got the FGs the nickname “thruppenny-bit”. They were not popular with more generously proportioned drivers. 😂 when great ideas and practicality don't meet ! |
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So much wheel arch to fill! Could get 15Js in there easy!  *And then not be able to turn the steering wheel.. |
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Commented on this near the start and have followed religiously since.
Absolutely fantastic work with a well deserved outcome.
Keep up the brilliant work,
Nigel
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BMW E39 525i Sport
BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.)
BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.)
BMW E30 320 Cabriolet (Project car - currently for sale.)
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eternaloptimist
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How’s the back coming on?
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May 14, 2019 16:19:28 GMT
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Made a start on the body but not had a lot of spare time with work being hectic but a few photos of what's done so far    I'm using c24 construction timber for the frame with this being a work truck I didn't want to spent a fortune in timber for it to get knocked about the floor is red wood keruing timber normally 6.75 a runing meter but managed to get it for £3 a meter |
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May 14, 2019 18:52:50 GMT
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going to be brilliant....
(already is...)
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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May 14, 2019 19:26:58 GMT
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you weren't joking when you said you were building a wooden butt. just didn't realise it was ALL wood!!
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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May 14, 2019 19:55:17 GMT
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Haha yeah all wood only fault with working with wood if you make a mistake you carnt just weld a bit back on so it's measure twice and cut once
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