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Apr 27, 2010 22:23:56 GMT
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Dooode I love that colour! & Torque thrusts are one of my favorite wheels..  This could be fast turning into one of my favorite Readers Rides! |
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Apr 27, 2010 22:44:50 GMT
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Such a cool project! Love the colour, and the wheels.
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Apr 27, 2010 23:17:52 GMT
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That's most excellent - in fact i was thinking about this car just the other day and wondering what was happening to it.
The colour really suits it, I think and the wheels are a good shape. I do think they'll work even better with the darker centres you have planned.
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Awesome. I wondered what had happened to this. Colour and rims are the tits - and with grey inserts - super nice. This is going to be a sweet ride for sure - keep it up
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PhoenixCapri
West Midlands
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Apr 28, 2010 13:27:09 GMT
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Thanks very much for the comments guys  I just hope I can get all the exterior stuff done this year so I can enjoy it a bit! Quick photo of what I'm thinking with the wheels - metalic version of this  |
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thebaron
Europe
Over the river, heading out of town
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Apr 28, 2010 14:46:46 GMT
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I can only echo the comments above. Colour is an inspired choice!
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PhoenixCapri
West Midlands
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So a little progress from last weekend (really had no time at all) pushed it outside and bolted the doors one.  Adi spent ages getting the shut lines sorted out as they were all over the shot! Look spot on now. And a little more of the colour in the sun  Got a couple of days planned on it next week, hopefully get going on the engine service work (valve clearences mainly) and paint the engine bay. God theres a lot to do! |
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Good grief that's looking good!
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That's looking awesome. Have you got a steering wheel to replace the XJ item? An e-type never seems right without a wood rim wheel.
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"You're about as likely to come across a fully functioning old Jag, as you are a taxicab that smells agreeable." - James May
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PhoenixCapri
West Midlands
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Don't worry a 15" Mota Lita Wheel was one of the 1st parts I bought for the parts collection I'm putting together, must take a photo sometime! *edit - already did, photo on page 1  |
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Davenger
Club Retro Rides Member
It's only metal
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That's looking stunning mate.
Top work
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That is sickness ;D
Lightweight ftmfw!
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"Mechanical Power Subduing Animal Speed" (Robert Trevithick, 1808)
'72 BMW 2000 Touring
'99 TT 180 (mrs)
'72 BMW 2500
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jonmsm
Part of things
German, Swedish & French
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Andy! I didn't know you were repainting her so soon! Wicked choice of colour! Nice to see she is coming on well! Can't wait to see the finished car! You're collection is looking good - very jealous! Better get working on mine! |
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PhoenixCapri
West Midlands
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So got a bit more time on the E this weekend. Wasn't exactly full of energy (and was 'wasting' time hooning around in the Escort....) so progress is slow and steady - least it means I'm not going to scratch the paint! Anyway, I've been concentrating on putting the rear and tub back together. So the doors are fully rebuilt and adjusted. I did try getting some e34 electric window motors in there but it was turning into a 3 day job so I'm going to stick with the hand ones for now! Also got everything on the back to make it look like a car again. All that I need to do behind the cabin now is carpet the boot, so not too much. Photos -   Took ages to get the exhausts right and level, plus needed stiffening adding to boot floor around the mounts. The two clear lights at the back are reverse (obviously) and the right hand one will have a chrome red blub in it to shine red, thus making a fog light. And to finish things off I got myself some US spec light lens because I want to use a limited colour palet on the car. Started like this  Now like this  Good as new But having red light means you need some green behind them to get an orange flash. So I got some green tinted plastic and did this  whish gives this - it looks more orange in real life though  Looks like it'll be a while before I get onto it again. Needs a good push, probably in summer. Bonnet still needs paint, and a full redesign and build of the interior! To finish the badges I made - from keyrings! Came out very well I though  |
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MikeT
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I love this! Looking really good. (Please don't leave it till the summer to do any more ) Mike. |
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May 25, 2010 10:22:40 GMT
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Really like the colour, works well without the chrome |
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cyd
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May 25, 2010 19:43:11 GMT
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Colour.... wheels...... lights..... sex on legs!!
Spot on now you've lost the fog & reverse lamp appendages!!!
NOW I can see why your Superminx Cruiser has been parked in the corner - I know mine would too lol!
Nice job - keep it up :¬)
Jim
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PhoenixCapri
West Midlands
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So as has been the norm on this project, its not really progressed much as I'm still in the wrong country.... But I have been getting on with a side project of making a modern stereo that looks old. Following on from this thread - retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=60622&page=1 I bought one of these  and a 99p 8 track player of ebay. Stipped both down, cut here and there and now I have this  Came out pretty well I'd say, now I just need to make a dash for it to sit in! |
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qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member
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Jun 27, 2010 11:48:40 GMT
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I love this car!! Its absolutely beautiful. The colour and wheels would never be used on a "proper" E type but they look absolutely spot on!
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mrj
Posted a lot
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Jun 27, 2010 12:12:36 GMT
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 clever made though i doubt, i'd need a radio in that car |
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- 1971 VW 1600 TL Fastback
- 1978 Passat GLS Variant
- 1980 Audi 100 5E
- 1981 VW aircooled panel van (sold)
- 1983 VW Jetta Mk.I
- 1984 VW Polo Coupé
- 1984 VW Passat hatchback
- 1987 VW Passat Variant
- 1987 VW Passat hatchback
- 1988 VW T25
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I just hope I can get all the exterior stuff done this year so I can enjoy it a bit!
