My speedster project

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Splitpin
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My speedster project

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With the 356 speedster being considered as being a very special design I have always wanted one but as a serial car restoration and messing guy it was only time till I built one of my own!

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Chassis spine was shot blasted and the old engine rebuilt...
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New floor pans added and the motor coming together..ImageImageImage
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And some more...ImageImage
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Morning, really interesting project, any more pics :)
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Sorry it's been a while, car now running and it was on the rollers at TTP last week, now running sweetImage
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Looks great Splitpin 8) before it goes for paint I would check distance between the rear lights :? if you went on the Pilgrims markings there to close together by about 4-5 inches :shock: hope this helps I done the same thing :cry: what colour you going for ?
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Car looks great. What are your plans for IVA testing? I realise the test is a pain but there are a few things to watch out for. Unless you have an alternative route to register the car? :wink:
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1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Yes the lights are incorrect but I do have a genuine rear panel to get some better locations from.
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