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vanell wrote:Thanks Jamie, looks a bit different to when you had it, I am trying to keep the patina but theres not much original paint left, Ian
Add drop gates and roll it as it is, or do something with the nose to blend it in - will look great!
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Rear corner repair, made it up out of 5 pieces, sat the rear bumper on , its a bay window with a dodgy tow bar welded in it.
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And this is why you are the “wiz”
It’s really taking shape now.
Have you got gates for it?
it’s got nuffin to do wiv yer “vor sprung Durch technic” ya know!
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Yeah Dave, I have some rather dodgy gates for it, been collecting parts for this for about a year now, it should come together quickly from now as I have all the parts to finish it
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This is epic!!
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vanell wrote:Yeah Dave, I have some rather dodgy gates for it, been collecting parts for this for about a year now, it should come together quickly from now as I have all the parts to finish it

Excellent
Can’t wait to check it out in the flesh when it’s driving
it’s got nuffin to do wiv yer “vor sprung Durch technic” ya know!
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Welding up underneath
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Underneath done
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Put some blue paint on
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Straighten out the original separation panel and put it back on
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Rubbed back the paint and put a few scratches in it
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Welded up the doors
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Bit of bog and painted them blue
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Still got the original pass door that I straightened and it fits better than the repaired door, might put it back on after reg, also lights in and working, seats fitted for mock up, and painted the interior and outside up to roof
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Here is where i'm up to
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Excellent!
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That's epic mate
Awesome stuff
U putting us all to shame with your progress
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