stuey
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I'm slowly getting the jobs down on my cupboard doors in the garage and I'm down to just one door from 4 now, Ill forgo whats been done in the last month or so but suffice to say I'm getting close now, I'll leave you with a ride height teaser shot as I finally took it off the dollies and onto the wheels-  I would like to point out lego magneto is not using his powers to pull the car close to the ground...) |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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stuey
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Heres the rear end view with boltless semigloss black bumper, numberplease with led bolt lights and the foglight of WTF in the engine bay!  more soon its nearly done! |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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stuey
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Today my tyres arrived so I got them fitted and finally got my rims on the car   |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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dikkehemaworst
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Club RR Member Number: 16
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I'm a little bit sad the maluch is almost finished. We opened up a new pub and had to sell all my cars to fund that. But wow, this is one beautiful Bis. She turns out to be one of the most beautiful 126 i've ever laid eyes on. Perfection and execution of a great vision. Doff my cap off to you sir. A labour of love.
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stuey
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I'm a little bit sad the maluch is almost finished. We opened up a new pub and had to sell all my cars to fund that. But wow, this is one beautiful Bis. She turns out to be one of the most beautiful 126 i've ever laid eyes on. Perfection and execution of a great vision. Doff my cap off to you sir. A labour of love. don't worry its far from finished even when its on the road- I have alot of other stuff I want to do to it- and when it is I have another one sat next to it! thanks for the compliments! |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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ozzy
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looking good. its come a long way over the years
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1985 GMC camper family wagon
1989 nissan sunny
1994 fiat cinq my boys car
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stuey
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Aug 21, 2017 19:14:13 GMT
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Thanks Ozzy, it's finally coming together today I got my new rear brake calipers 500 Abarth parts instead of the x19 ones I was going to use, I've put the brackets on but need to get some discs before I can mount them, damn shiny though!  |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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stuey
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Brakes on today- there's a hairs width of clearance but i'm sure it will be fine!  |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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tristanh
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Routinely bewildered
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I love it! Had one as a kid, I learnt so much about repairs, and driving, in it! Air cooler.
I really need another in my life now.
Top work dude.
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Whether you believe you can, or you cannot, you're probably right.
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stuey
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Sept 15, 2017 20:49:13 GMT
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Today I started fitting the new driveshaft tripods, the 126 comes with a metalastic driveshaft joints that are inherently...rubbish the upgrade is to fit these cv tripod joints (this along with a 5 speed conversion will beef the transmission up for the supercharger) first one is in-  |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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dikkehemaworst
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Sept 16, 2017 9:14:43 GMT
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Had them for years. Expensive but strong! 5 speed conversion seems daunting at the start with all those extra cogs , but if you take time , TAKE PICTURES wich i forgot, and store the parts you took out of the gearbox in a safe spot and not on the floor so you walk right through them when your Of for a smile. Youll manage 😁
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stuey
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Sept 28, 2017 18:30:36 GMT
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SO the new front suspension arrived today, I had to buy a new arm set up as the old one didnt allow for the disc caliper conversion and wouldnt allow full lock hopefully the new one will-  i didnt get it all on today but managed to get the coilvers in and test fit the arm set-up-  |
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Last Edit: Sept 28, 2017 18:31:36 GMT by stuey
1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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stuey
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Nov 14, 2017 21:09:12 GMT
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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dikkehemaworst
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Nov 14, 2017 21:19:31 GMT
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really is a thing of beauty!! so many suttle changes , and so beautifully executed. well done sir!!
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Shortcut
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I won't be there when you cross the road, so always use the Green Cross Code.
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Nov 15, 2017 15:04:00 GMT
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Love all of this. Love the journey and I particularly love your alloy foot plates which I intend to shamelessly steal the idea of for my ZS.
Stirling work.
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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stevietuck
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Never argue with idiots,they drag you down to their level then beat you with their expertise!
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Nov 15, 2017 16:48:06 GMT
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So dam cool!
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stuey
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Nov 30, 2017 12:00:42 GMT
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Last Edit: Nov 30, 2017 12:01:16 GMT by stuey
1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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flashelmer
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I'm a Fiat man!
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Nov 30, 2017 12:27:30 GMT
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I fully approve!
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alecf
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Nov 30, 2017 13:20:09 GMT
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dam that looks like a nice little delivery, bet you cant wait to get it fitted
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heathrobinson
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Broken everything
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Nov 30, 2017 17:34:43 GMT
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How have I missed this?! That's a beautiful little car, and it'll be hilarious with that little supercharged lump in it, top choice!
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