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May 31, 2007 15:51:02 GMT
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in between showers (grrrrrrr ruddy weather) managed to get the other side done and the rear. now i don't want to claim to be a visionary but............    ....i think it looks better than i had imagined it  ran out of chrome strip so got to order more of that  there is loads of little red bits that need colouring and the monster task of flatting the whole thing! but at least i can drive round town with a smile  |
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May 31, 2007 16:10:43 GMT
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Have to admit I thought WTF?? when I read about the wood idea but Ive got to say it looks really good!
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Last Edit: May 31, 2007 16:11:03 GMT by Lankytim
1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES.  |
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May 31, 2007 18:13:03 GMT
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;D marmite!
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davej
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May 31, 2007 18:17:21 GMT
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Love it! how easy was it to apply the "wood"?  |
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May 31, 2007 18:30:27 GMT
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what you need is 2 people and a hair dryer to get it right, you are a brave man and/or fool to try it alone on such big panels! the trick is to start at the top and work your way down, we found using a metre ruler's edge to move down in a line horizontally save alot of grief and the arches we heated using the hair dryer and just smoothed it all out.
1 side took an hour.
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May 31, 2007 18:44:16 GMT
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Once we finally figured out what the hell we were doing that is! It did get easier as we went along though. It is certainly getting some attention already. ;D |
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May 31, 2007 18:58:44 GMT
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thats ace! i love it, a b&q wodden kitchen door handle is a must for that rear hatch rather than the black plastic hehe wood looks ace on it & i think youve done a top job! how much is rustoleum i think i've spotted place near me on my travels to get some but not been in to ask £££ yet! it defo needs a lil nudge with the lowering stick! just a bit! can you get that light-cluster tinting spray in transparant brown???  well done chap, i wish it would stop raining too! its curse word! i cant work on my ride either or get proper pics! those wooden bead seat covers "wood" hehe be nice! |
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father is building a Mini Van 1330, 45 weber, 100bhp@wheels
'RIP' 1.8 Metro GTi, 15.23 1/4mile
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May 31, 2007 19:09:48 GMT
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a 3" drop is on the cards next. the paint was 25 quid for 2.5 litres
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May 31, 2007 19:17:19 GMT
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i've seen a couple of this shape volvo with a sating black grill, looks great too 3" drop woo hoo! it'll be the meanist looking volvo, makes me think of 80's films like et & american mums driving volvo station wagons hehe on the sills i think the black plastic bits would even look ace brown! make the volvo look super long! love it! WOODRide!!! |
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Mini 998cc grp bonnet & boot, lightend shell, 6-point cage, soon to have a turbo on the 998 engine (t2 frm a r5gt) rs turbo intercooler, hoping to get 120ish bhp?
father is building a Mini Van 1330, 45 weber, 100bhp@wheels
'RIP' 1.8 Metro GTi, 15.23 1/4mile
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May 31, 2007 19:27:23 GMT
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da da da da daaaaa....I'm lovin it :-)
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May 31, 2007 19:30:04 GMT
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Red tint rear lights, USA style number plates, clear front indicators (can get these cheap from America)
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May 31, 2007 19:31:06 GMT
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loving the ideas guys, keep em coming!!!
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ive had an idea for ur bumpers mate, put a stip of wood on the middle raised section ad in the recesses above and below put a chrome strip. id photochop it but my skills are weak I'm afraid
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before and after lots of swearing   front 3" lower a massive thanks to wagoneer |
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i bet you get funny looks slamed wagon FTW |
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 once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears! |
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markbognor
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Love the wood!
A week or so back you were investigating chrome bumpers, i had a thaught last week that the rear bumper from a bay camper might be the right width, i'm sure someone on here could tell you by going outside with a tape.
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Dez
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too much? vast improvement, especially loosing the grey placcy. do it. |
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Love the wood! A week or so back you were investigating chrome bumpers, I had a thaught last week that the rear bumper from a bay camper might be the right width, i'm sure someone on here could tell you by going outside with a tape. profile wrong at corners. |
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qwerty
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too much? Definitely not!! I say go for that looks right! |
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ran out of chrome strip so got to order more of that 
there is loads of little red bits that need colouring and the monster task of flatting the whole thing! but at least i can drive round town with a smile 
