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Brilliant result and well deserved.
Still can't get over the quality of that paint!
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dikkehemaworst
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Even i was keeping my fingets crossed! Wow , what an accievement. Please enjoy now , you've deserved it after all this work and a massive sprint in the end
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stevietuck
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dungbug
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'Ooligan!
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Aug 18, 2015 11:02:24 GMT
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Well done sir, enjoy :-)
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Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974
Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974)
Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary)
MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986)
MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984)
MK4 Escort (1989)
MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously)
Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997)
1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
2003 Ford KA
Current: 2004 Ford Focus (barely alive)
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luckygti
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Aug 19, 2015 22:20:35 GMT
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Thanks all, your support has really kept me going over the last few weeks! Just taken it out for a spin. Mechanic friend took the filter out before the fuel pump and it's running well. Filled it with super and took it for a quick run down the dual carriageway and I can confirm that it goes pretty well Taking it to work tomorrow so I'll get some proper pictures. |
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village
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Aug 20, 2015 10:06:24 GMT
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when will you be fitting the turbos?.......
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"The White Van is strong with this one...."
Chris "Chesney" Allen 1976-2005 RIP
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luckygti
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Aug 20, 2015 10:37:06 GMT
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when will you be fitting the turbos?....... Haha, had that devil on my shouilder last night when I was tanking up the A14..... To be honest though, it's a van and I have fast cars, so think I probably need to stay a little sensible with this one! Engine management light this morning, so used the daily for work and I'll try and figure that out when I get in from work. NOT AN EXCUSE TO FIT A TURBO'D ENGINE THO......  Hopefully, a minor wet weather/first use in 3 years glitch and not something major! |
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luckygti
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Aug 26, 2015 21:07:24 GMT
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Well, if you were at The Gathering you may have seen this in the campsite, which obviously meant I made it! So, the cutting out problem was down to the pre filter that I'd been advised to fit before the pump was restricting the fuel flow, hence the cutting out. That done we were looking good. But then, a warning light.... Quick run through the self diagnostic and we have a dodgy knock sensor. Well, I didn't have the time to fix that so AA card in hand (actually, that's bull because I realised on Sunday that it was in fact in the drawer at home!) I set off to meet another RR'r en route to Shelsley 189 miles away......   The last one isn't my picture but damn, that paint looks good!! So we took it easy, 60 all the way and the van performed faultlessly. Arrived and got settled.  This is pretty much where it stayed because on Saturday afternoon turning the key resulted in a clunk, but no turnover. Bump start and down to the petrol station to fill up for the trip home. Thanks to the guys who gave me a bump!! Sadly the van stayed there for the Sunday as well, I did try to bump it from the top of the campsite but wet grass and wide tyres don't work! A push at the bottom gate on the broken Tarmac got it going but I figured I should leave it there and just drag myself over to the show instead. I was gutted to be honest, but at least we made it there (and back again) and she's now tucked up back in the workshop with a new starter motor waiting to be fitted. Thanks to Chris, Jaimie and Gio not only for the amazing food but also for acting as bump starters in our hour of need! More to follow of course, but will be taking a bit of a break to sort out the Escort.... |
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dungbug
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'Ooligan!
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Aug 27, 2015 19:41:02 GMT
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Lovely Bus, may she serve you well  |
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Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974
Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974)
Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary)
MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986)
MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984)
MK4 Escort (1989)
MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously)
Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997)
1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
2003 Ford KA
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Aug 27, 2015 20:13:29 GMT
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are you gonna be painting the aftermarket drop sides ?
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luckygti
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Aug 27, 2015 22:51:24 GMT
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Lovely Bus, may she serve you well Thanks bud, well she owes me....... are you gonna be painting the aftermarket drop sides ? Now that I honestly don't know. I have those, but I think they just make the back look like a box trailer, and I have the original sides which are a bit battered but have come back into my thinking because they're less slab sided. I may also look at getting some new ones made up that match the body lines...... Off to get a picture |
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luckygti
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Aug 27, 2015 22:54:55 GMT
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Like this  Oh, and a back window like that would be nice too! |
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Ian
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Aug 27, 2015 23:00:03 GMT
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Body line or originals will look great!
Really love the colour and from the photographs you would never think it was roller painted, how does it look close up?
Makes me really tempted to make my E36 this colour, really like the grey, you shod be very pleased.
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EmDee
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How did you get that paint looking so nice?!   Credit to you Pete, really is. |
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Aug 28, 2015 16:55:07 GMT
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got a pretty good set of dropsides tucked away if you
decide to go down that route
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luckygti
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Aug 28, 2015 17:51:13 GMT
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Body line or originals will look great! Really love the colour and from the photographs you would never think it was roller painted, how does it look close up? Makes me really tempted to make my E36 this colour, really like the grey, you shod be very pleased. It actually looks pretty good, some places look better than my modern! But the front is probably the worst bit, there's a picture somewhere, I'll pop it up. I still plan to do another coat, and then a cut and polish should have it looking even better. Yep, I'm pleased How did you get that paint looking so nice?! Credit to you Pete, really is. It's all in the prep mate, though I did kind of lose interest towards the end! good to see you as always, and the Polo looks the nuts |
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luckygti
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Aug 28, 2015 17:52:32 GMT
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got a pretty good set of dropsides tucked away if you decide to go down that route Good to know dude, I'll give you a shout if I need them. |
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Aug 28, 2015 17:57:26 GMT
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and corrado mirrors |
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luckygti
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Aug 28, 2015 18:26:13 GMT
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and corrado mirrors Ooooooh! Now those I may be interested in |
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Aug 28, 2015 19:43:00 GMT
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i'm just a lil tease aint i ?
i'll fish 'em out and get some pics for you
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Hopefully, a minor wet weather/first use in 3 years glitch and not something major!
