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Jan 17, 2011 19:59:29 GMT
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Never before has a cam cover provided so much amusement Meanwhile RTLKYuubi starts to lower his Sierra. Plasma is the way forward....no more removing struts/using spring compressors Colon Elk gets all arty with some grey primer and the cam cover of much amusement The drink is going down very well indeed Masking the cam cover while also spinning epic yarns. True Area 52 stuff The shopping list of missing parts for the new engine grows StealthStylz arrives from Barnsley along with Mk14dr and deliver some wheels I bought for the Hustler Sport. Thanks Matt & Dave I'm rather liking the view out of the snug...
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Jan 17, 2011 20:04:33 GMT
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any shots of me without a bottle of real ale? ;D
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring.
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Jan 17, 2011 20:08:38 GMT
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Robin cracks on with rubbing down the Benzo alloys ready for some treatment Meanwhile it's all hands on deck to get the final parts of the old engine Everywhere in the unit there is stuff going on After a long 300 mile slog, Craig & Steve arrive back from collecting Wills dead Eunos. Epic work chaps They also bring some Slotmags back for Kev. Deep dish? You got it... Alan kindly brings some entertainment. I missed the game but it sounded fun! That expression sums up the love that Ryan has for his Sierra...
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Jan 17, 2011 20:18:47 GMT
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Kes and Andy clean up the new engine Despite feeling (and sounding) as rough as some 40 grit, Rich still managed to keep his mischevious head on Multi-tasking.....double cheese & satin black. It's the way forward Area 52 does not condone product placement of any kind For those wondering where VIP had gone? He's been keeping an eye on us lot.... Don't know why I took this shot, but I like it! Recently purchased from I'mReallySlowMe, my new MA61 rims arrived thanks to Pandamonium Couriers. They are such a cool design and I am very happy with them ;D Colon offers up the cam cover as a gift to the God of tinkering I'll post the rest up tomorrow......
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Lawsy
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Jan 17, 2011 21:03:16 GMT
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cracking pics and looks like a top weekend..
i'm gonna try n get back down soon - damn working saturdays
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Jan 17, 2011 21:59:33 GMT
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It's early hours of the morning and the work continues on the engines The rest start to relax and socialise (Hairpiece still eating his pretzels!) Shortly after he is found asleep on the sofa. Well, it is nearly 3am!! The rest of us carry on for a good while yet! Next morning (Saturday) more arrive including Phil (Swollen) and we get Wills Eunos inside ready to start diagnosis Ben looks on as we get stuck into Wills car Matt pulls out bits here and there as we discover more bodges to the wiring You should have seen the mess made from fitting this aftermarket electric window kit!! Bodge is an understatement
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Jan 17, 2011 22:10:55 GMT
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cracking pics bruce , sorry we [me and panza4] couldnt stay long, we were on a roadtrip mission, in amongst the keystone cops style fall and the smell of burning hair there were some awesome skillz ensuing!!!!! next time i'll bring tools and time with me, great to see a few old muckers and meeting [briefly] some more RR legends! cheers kev for the rimms [pleased as punch and they may appear on something sooner than you think...............] my first trip to A52 was memorable!! like starring in a 70's health and safety film!!!! what i want to know is how you guys all tell your wives/gf's that you are going away for the weekend and come home smelling of cheap hairspray !!!! and with no eyebrows!! I'LL BE BACK!
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yes ,it started badly ,petered off in the middle and the least said about the end the better!!!
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Jan 17, 2011 22:11:38 GMT
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Outside, Kes' Lada gets some treatment. Added lows ;D Alan disc cuts the springs...until I tell him about the high chance of the disc grabbing... ....so I introduce him to the Area 52 plasma cutter... ...then Kes gets them even shorter! The guys gather to admire the lower Lada. Sorry guys but I didn't get any shots of it on the deck....I was back in and working on the Eunos! Robin arrives in a car that most are very familiar with, and very fond of Rich is SOOO excited about his new wheels that he brings his car in to try them on again Can't say I blame him....they are awesome wheels.
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Rich
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Jan 17, 2011 22:33:47 GMT
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will - sorry for the racket on the way home, next time I'll have done summat to quieten the truck!! A nice stack would quiet that down a treat! ;D Epic photos guys.. I really did sound like I had a prosthetic throat fitted made from brick but in all a good weekend. Sorry I had to shoot off on Sunday morning but had a good time overall.
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Jan 17, 2011 22:37:17 GMT
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Rich, squint at this pic and it looks as if you have a ducktail spoiler... I think one is required.
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speedy88
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Jan 17, 2011 23:35:53 GMT
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Awesome awesome awesome read. As always. Also good luck with the eunos guys!
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Rich
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Jan 17, 2011 23:39:43 GMT
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Rich, squint at this pic and it looks as if you have a ducktail spoiler... I think one is required. Hmm.. I see where you are coming from but I think its a bit too boso.. for the car.. Will see where things go and maybe, just maybe, I will get a second bootlid from somewhere..
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Jan 17, 2011 23:45:46 GMT
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Officially signing up first for next play day 1) Diabolu with biscuits, bread recipe and general enthusiasm for anything that needs doing
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Officially signing up first for next play day 1) Diabolu with biscuits, bread recipe and general enthusiasm for anything that needs doing HEY! Get in line you eager beaver! Just for those that weren't there at the weekend, or didn't hear the dates announced the next play weekend will be on the 18th>20th Feb 1) Mystery Machine 2) Diabolu and his epic biscuits There will also be an 'emergency' weekend starting Friday afternoon this coming weekend in order to try and get Andys car back together and running (with maybe some extra work on Wills car too if time permits. I may have to head out around 10am on Sunday (Nephews birthday) but that shouldn't stop progress. Anyone up for an emergency 'help' session to get Andy mobile again?
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Steve
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I can come over Friday afternoon/evening chap, bit booked up for sat and sunday though Are you gonna be down there during the week at all?
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rtlkyuubi
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cant help with the emergency weekend (over spent a bit this month, oopss!) but put me down for the next playday 1) Mystery Machine 2) Diabolu and his epic biscuits 3) rtlkyuubi Pretty god damn epic pictures though Bruce!! Once I get a card reader ill stick a few up too
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Last Edit: Jan 18, 2011 0:10:30 GMT by rtlkyuubi
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As I've already said I will be around thursday but have too many coaching sessions on friday to be around much then.. ...aren't I allowed to be eager haha Chris 'Relegated to number 2)'
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Play day
1) Mystery Machine 2) Diabolu and his epic biscuits 3) rtlkyuubi 4) jrevillug
Anyone up for an emergency 'help' session to get Andy mobile again? 1) jrevillug - but you knew that.
I might be interested in a couple of bits from the breaking MX5 - the heater fan, heater matrix and the headlights - if they're any good and not silly money. If the market dictates silly money then I'll duck out to let you get your funds back.
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Last Edit: Jan 18, 2011 0:16:43 GMT by jrevillug
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I'll stick some more pics up tomorrow (just over half way through them) Thanks for the kind comment Ryan. Chris, I think we might be doing some work on the MR2 this Thursday (pending a phone call) Work will only ( can only) start on Andy's car once he arrives due to needing certain parts that he his sourcing this week. We'll run it from Friday midday to Sunday early afternoon. Any help appreciated with this. Steve, I will be at the unit pretty much all day on Thurs too with Chris (Diabolu) if you wanted to come over at all? Next 'official' Play weekend "Get Will grinning again" (18th>20th Feb) 1) Mystery Machine 2) Diabolu and his epic biscuits 3) rtlkyuubi 4) Jrevillug Anyone up for an emergency 'help' session to get Andy mobile again? (21st>23rd Jan) 1) jrevillug - but you knew that. 2) Hardcore (we're screwed if he isn't there ) 3) Mystery Machine (ditto) any more for any more??
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craig1010cc
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Next 'official' Play weekend "Get Will grinning again" (18th>20th Feb) 1) Mystery Machine 2) Diabolu and his epic biscuits 3) rtlkyuubi 4) Jrevillug 5)craig (at least some of the time and available before for Eunos hauling ) Anyone up for an emergency 'help' session to get Andy mobile again? (21st>23rd Jan) 1) jrevillug - but you knew that. 2) Hardcore (we're screwed if he isn't there ) 3) Mystery Machine (ditto) 4) Craig (will be about on sat during the day, poss Friday afternoon as well)
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