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bamnfi
 Post subject: Re: new project
PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 1:52 pm 
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What a stunning find and what a stunning car. The profile is almost like a hot rod with that chopped roof effect.

Must have next to no weight over the rears so I wonder why there is a handbrake at all :wink:

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low n blown
 Post subject: Re: new project
PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 2:40 pm 
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No the works car isn't finished although it is coming along steadily. Everything on it takes so damn long when you are doing a concourse car. Throw in a few distractions and your timeline blown out. I try to get something done each week but I'm not prepared to rush it and drop my standards. When finished the car will be as perfect as it can be. This thing is a lot easier. Nothing needs to be show standard, just neat and fast.

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LeylandMiniPhil98
 Post subject: Re: new project
PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 4:10 pm 
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You've got quite the collection! I look forward to seeing this finished. Any idea which tracks you said you'll be taking it to? I know you said Group U...

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bluewhitecoopers1968
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 4:12 pm 
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That car is fantastic! Just goes to show you what's still out there if you know where to look. I'm very jealous :)
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low n blown
 Post subject: Re: new project
PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 5:30 pm 
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AustinMiniMan98 wrote:
You've got quite the collection! I look forward to seeing this finished. Any idea which tracks you said you'll be taking it to? I know you said Group U...


Will run it in the East Coast Mini Series (which is set to be resurrected next year) Looks like the series will encompass Lakeside in QLD, Wakefield Park at Goulburn and Winton)

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Morris 1100
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 6:27 pm 
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bamnfi wrote:
Must have next to no weight over the rears so I wonder why there is a handbrake at all.

The rules for that category insisted on all road equipment including a handbrake.
If it wasn't compulsory it wouldn't have been there.
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Monaco
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:27 pm 
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Who said you need a 300SL or SLS to enjoy gull wing doors! That is a serious chop! Awesome! :-)
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MiniBob
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2014 3:57 pm 
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Great project. Think you need to get Watto round for a shoot when you are done.

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MrFail
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:34 pm 
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I had the pleasure of seeing this beast this afternoon. You really have to see it in person to appreciate how low it actually is. And how tiny those doors are. Im not sure how you could get in and out gracefully. :lol:
Very cool 8)

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