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#16 Tomf

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Posted 29 March 2007 - 01:55 PM

wow what an amazing project it looks amazing.

Well done.

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Posted 29 March 2007 - 02:09 PM

wow wow

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Posted 03 April 2007 - 12:04 AM

Nearly there and ready to start it! SOrry about the BandW pics but they're the only ones I've got to hand as I'm winding ome people up about the colour who wont look on here! :teehee:


The Sump gasket had fouled so we replaced that which took a while but was doable on the frame which was handy as I thought we'd have to take it off.

A lot of metal chopping welding and griding today to get the exhaust made up too.

We're really getting there now! got quite a bit done today on the wiring front of things got it rolling on it's wheels too now.

Touching wood for the end of April!



MAnifold looks a little big...

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Got a new cut off switch as the old one was rusty, removable key this time too which is a bit more knightrider I feel.. :roll:

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Cam cover now finished

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Lol, Fire extinguisher fitted to cage, I've always wanted to do this for some weird reason, and now I have!!

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Here's a mock up for the "Complex" exhaust we are grafting :( :) :)


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Ooh bright light!! Go Mick! Lol!


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Measured, cut, spot welded and mocked up for fitment, all looking good, I do need to source a piece of flexi-pipe though as it's straight from the manifold and bolted to the boot floor so I need something that will give it a bit of give, but success with this bit all the same


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That's it for the moment, like I said above it's getting closer and closer to starting it up for the first time and annoying the neighbours!! Can't bleedin' wait!! :o

Edited by Mr Toakley, 03 April 2007 - 12:20 AM.


#19 Mr Toakley

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Posted 03 April 2007 - 12:19 AM

Oh and did the brakes




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Radiator fits all nice

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Decided to give it a bit of fresh air! :(


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Power Steering brain's all back in

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Handy adjuster!

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ECU is nicely tucked away on rubber struts behind the dashboard (which should be here next week!)

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Ooh getting a bit more rally!! :) Relay terminals in an easy to access place, looks cool!

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Put some of the switches I got on a makeshift panel to mock it up and test before fitting to the dash and it all going wrong


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Edited by Mr Toakley, 03 April 2007 - 12:21 AM.


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Posted 03 April 2007 - 08:01 AM

I like the handbrake :(

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Nah, seriously, it's coming along really well. Is it gonna be magazine featured again? :)

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Posted 03 April 2007 - 11:26 AM

what a treat.

it looks awesome in the last picture.

your switch panel has given me an idea for mine as well.

good stuff mate

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Posted 03 April 2007 - 11:40 AM

Now thats the way to do it!

Thats really is soooo nice, and I'm extremely jealous!!

Awesome colour as well, and I can't wait to see it finished completely, I think the correct phrase is the dogs boll*cks!!

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Posted 03 April 2007 - 12:17 PM

That has got to bring a satisfying smile to your face every time you open the garage door! The build quality looks excellent. A very inspiring project :(

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Posted 03 April 2007 - 12:23 PM

:( 'Ukin 'ell Gus :)

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Posted 03 April 2007 - 03:26 PM

The dash is going to look weird in their, lol

Will be popping in to see flocker tomorrow and see how its getting on.

Having seen these pics, defo couldnt of sent it to you as it was, but lets hope this time it all comes out perfect!

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Posted 04 April 2007 - 09:57 PM

The dash is going to look weird in their, lol



:thumbsup: Will have to wait and see man!



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whoreing the pictures! LOL!


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Top part of each pipe is done but there's plenty more to go! :?

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Fuel lines, Cut off supply and fuel sender

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Lap Timer connection, cool!


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Hopefully get it breathing by the weekend :P


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Posted 05 April 2007 - 03:15 PM

Looks well nice, blk and white pics are a nice touch

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Posted 06 April 2007 - 12:53 AM

Thanks, trying to make like a haynes manual lol!

Edited by Mr Toakley, 06 April 2007 - 01:09 AM.


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Posted 06 April 2007 - 01:26 AM

Absolutely fapping mint. I like it.

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Posted 09 April 2007 - 08:41 AM

Looking very tasty. Did you have a dead line to finish to, and if so how much have you gone over it :(




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