My new project ...

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Re: My new project ...

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That's going to be cool Andy - looking forward to seeing the details
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Cracking stuff. Lets hear it for the 65 C lovers :cheers:
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Blimey.....all that in 1 day.....wonder what will get done by the end of tomorrow...!
Looking forward to the usual high level of personal detail Andy
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Andy so glad you picked another Porsche as you next project.
So glad that the colour is light ivory.
Lightweight_911 wrote:Amongst my 'stash' of period wheels, I had 2 Nardi woodrim wheels – a dished '63-dated 400mm version & a flat '66-dated 420mm version.
But I didn't know you had a stash of parts :)

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bjmullan wrote:
Lightweight_911 wrote:Amongst my 'stash' of period wheels.....
But I didn't know you had a stash of parts :)
.....Mmmm, indeed.....just hope I'm on the first refusal list! :wink:
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Engine's back in & Sebring exhaust fitted:

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Lionel's going to fabricate/trial fit the rear rollcage over the weekend then remove it again so that the trimmer can fit a new headlining on Monday ... :wink:
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pse send my best to Lionel and ask him if he's still good at welding tesco and sainsbury bags !
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Should be on the road next week...good stuff!
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Look, come on Andy, be reasonable. Can't you at least have a problem with the wiring or something? I mean, this isn't right... :lol:
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OK, starting next week, work on the car will be confined to 6 days a week ... 8)
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964RS wrote:Not fancy Spa at end of May?
Now that would be quick!
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You don't hang about! looks great!
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Lightweight_911 wrote:OK, starting next week, work on the car will be confined to 6 days a week ... 8)
That's better. At least it shows you're human... :drunken:
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I too have a stash.....Marchal Equilux with yellow bulbs you say..........better pm me an email address.......W
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Hi Andy , as regards making lighter did the factory cars have aluminium door skins / lids ? I guess you would need a metal beater !
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