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#271 GraemeC

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Posted 20 January 2021 - 12:51 PM

Fab work. The RH tank neck looks to sit better that then original now!



#272 Ben_O

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Posted 20 January 2021 - 02:08 PM

Mounting points added for the centre binnacle

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#273 Sam76

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Posted 20 January 2021 - 04:07 PM

Absolutely love following this build!! Cannot wait to see it painted!

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Posted 20 January 2021 - 04:27 PM

Currently working from home, but I'm not getting any work done from home due to reading this thread! Looks better than new



#275 JAYSONIC 79 IOW

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Posted 20 January 2021 - 06:56 PM

Love the centre binnacle great work again Ben

#276 blueovalcraig

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Posted 21 January 2021 - 12:13 PM

Outstanding work as always, Ben  :proud:



#277 Ben_O

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Posted 21 January 2021 - 03:34 PM

I've now finished the front and primed it

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And that's the shell finished.

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Posted 21 January 2021 - 05:38 PM

Just keeps getting better



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Posted 21 January 2021 - 06:42 PM

Who's is the red shell in the background Ben your's ?



#280 cooperd70

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Posted 21 January 2021 - 06:51 PM

Fantastic work...the owners of cars 'touched' by Ben are some very lucky folk!

#281 Ben_O

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Posted 21 January 2021 - 06:52 PM

Who's is the red shell in the background Ben your's ?


Yes, it's an ongoing project. 1997 MPI non sportspack Cooper.
There is a thread on here somewhere but not been worked on for 2.5 years unfortunately

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Posted 23 January 2021 - 04:15 PM

Fantastic work as always Ben,

Soon as my lottery numbers come in your my first port of call for my 88 “jet black”

#283 Ben_O

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Posted 23 January 2021 - 04:33 PM

Last bit of mocking up to do before the shell can be prepped for paint.

Original Lucas sealed beam in the original steel headlamp bowls along with new glass amber indicators.

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#284 blacktulip

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Posted 23 January 2021 - 04:48 PM

Looks great. There owner is getting a real gem here.

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Posted 25 January 2021 - 09:31 AM

Is it just me or does anyone else like the colour of the shell in primer ??

 

Maybe a rub down and layer of lacquer on that then Ben ??






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