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Jul 16, 2008 20:05:22 GMT
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it is getting rather exciting now....
its going to be mere days now surely till we get a gainy u-tube of it blipping up and down the private track outside that unit???
then its just streets turn to finish !!!!
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Jul 16, 2008 22:37:15 GMT
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Planning for another video this weekend.. Not much time today, was almost five before I got started on the rod.. Been putting a sill on a golf. So, as I had the bodge out, and mayday is facing into a corner, I started on the laborious job of getting the rear curves right.  Fill, sand, guidecoat, sand, more fill, etc etc...  same on other side, 11.00 tonight, I gave up for now. Its almost there, only a primer coat so its all the same colour will show any ripples up now. Maybe tomorrow ;D |
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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shoulda gone lead for the true period look ;D
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Remade In Australia
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Jul 17, 2008 23:39:15 GMT
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 yee haw! flying now, lol. On the ramp this evening, been checking the brakes (had to change a t-piece cos of a previously un-noticed crack.. Fitted the clutch linkages  and greased all the nipples. Its got more than the cat   Lane is normally nice and quiet on sundays.... ;D |
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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Jul 17, 2008 23:43:36 GMT
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Ahh! We have to wait until Sunday! It will be a good hangover cure though ;D
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Hmmm, I might just have to 'pop out for a pint of milk' on Sunday. There is a Tescos just round the corner from the yard.
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Sing along everybody.
"Sala-cadoola-metcha-caboola-bibbity-bobbity-boo!"
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Well, I've driven it ;D had a very productive day today, and managed a sneeky drive up the lane (although I can't easily change gear yet, not done the column clamp yet. Bad news is, no video. My camera batteries expired right at the critical moment  But at least Autofive was on hand with a still camera to record the moment.  There Is a gear in there somewhere....  And its off!.....  Where's he gone?  Ah, he's coming back.  On the road.... tax and test next (almost....)  Windscreen, front panel finishing, witring lights and trim. doesnt sound too much to do in a month!  Seriously, I was dead chuffed with how it drives. I only managed to find 3rd, 4th and reverse, but it pulls away in third reasonably easily, and doesnt seem to have any carb issues. nop flat spots, lovely noise.  Exhaust isn't too loud, not intrusive, and even without a screen or goggles, 30 ish mph wasn't uncomfortable. An oncoming bumble bee probably would hurt tho  Driving position is comfortable and natural, not at all cramped or awkward, thankfully! Means I can finish off the body now, and not worry about having to reposition things cos it doesn't work I promise, Video evedence by this time tomorrow! |
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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one small step for man,
but a giant leap for one old Austin ;D
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Someone just shot the elephant in the room. |
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Awesome dude, it looks even better on a road than it did in the workshop  Looking forward to the video and stoked for you that it drives as nice as it looks, less time repositioning stuff means more time for finishing/moting/taxing it. Good work sir |
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Firstly : Sunday, Monday, Happy days! Its on the road!! And secondly, i love that you left the engine with all its, how shall we say "charm" and everything else around it immaculate in this photo. Just one of those things that makes it all the better: |
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Top work. It'e incredible how far you've got with it in such a short time.
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61stu
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that is immense, cap duly dothed  |
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Jul 19, 2008 10:53:05 GMT
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I love the front-mounted steering box. Is there a breakable joint (can't think of the word) in the column somewhere? Looks like heaps of fun, just need googles and a leather flying cap.
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Last Edit: Jul 19, 2008 10:54:00 GMT by Franky
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Ben
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Jul 19, 2008 11:09:15 GMT
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yeyyyyy!
love it.
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Jul 19, 2008 11:55:03 GMT
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F'kin awesome!
What an inspiration, this is absolutely brilliant.
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Jul 19, 2008 12:23:09 GMT
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brilliant this project is moving so fast |
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Jul 19, 2008 12:23:36 GMT
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my pants are getting wet
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Your car is not 'epic', this thread is not 'epic'....the OCEAN is epic, the UNIVERSE is epic.... please stop misusing this word!! It would appear Hotrods are the new VWs - aint fashion funny! '69 BUICK LESABRE 350 |
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Jul 19, 2008 13:20:33 GMT
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superb |
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Jul 19, 2008 14:04:06 GMT
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' sounds to me you need some new door seals then ;-) |
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Jul 19, 2008 14:14:33 GMT
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' sounds to me you need some new door seals then ;-) Did i say i didnt like it? |
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Your car is not 'epic', this thread is not 'epic'....the OCEAN is epic, the UNIVERSE is epic.... please stop misusing this word!! It would appear Hotrods are the new VWs - aint fashion funny! '69 BUICK LESABRE 350 |
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But at least Autofive was on hand with a still camera to record the moment.
Driving position is comfortable and natural, not at all cramped or awkward, thankfully! Means I can finish off the body now, and not worry about having to reposition things cos it doesn't work 
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