The Banana Car - Before, during and after.........

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Thumbs up from me! Really nice :thumbup:
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Ooooofage! That looks so cool!
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Post by Lightweight_911 »

Much better! :wink:
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8) Like it a lot
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Tlad tom I am liking what I see nice .... very nice MUCH better now the baloon tyres than before ...
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912uk wrote:Tlad tom I am liking what I see nice .... very nice MUCH better now the baloon tyres than before ...
Can you translate that for me? :shock: :lol:
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Post by Highfield »

That looks fantastic - very tough with a sting in the tail (that will be the motor that comes next!). Inspiration.....
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Bootsy wrote:
912uk wrote:Tlad tom I am liking what I see nice .... very nice MUCH better now the baloon tyres than before ...
Can you translate that for me? :shock: :lol:
He posted it at around 8:45, so he had probably already had 4 pints of turps. You know what he's like! :P

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Post by Bertroex »

Bootsy wrote:So more, Tony Tiger than Bumble Bee?

Drrrream on, babydoll! :wink:

It looks great, Bootsy. It already sounds great but if you're getting the poke for a bit of go, m m m!

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What a transformation, superb Bootsy 8) 8) any thoughts on 'R' ing the rear lights?
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Gilbert '71 T wrote:What a transformation, superb Bootsy 8) 8) any thoughts on 'R' ing the rear lights?
Still unsure - may well do.
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Post by Gilbert '71 T »

I know what you mean, thought I'd ask though, it does look right with the stock black trimmed lenses. photoshop anyone?
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Post by Helen »

matches the hazard/parking striped on the wall beautifully :lol:

like it lots and lots.
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Post by sladey »

I really like it. I'd have preferred an all-black bonnet (& boot?) but looks well cool as it is and it's just my opinion

Nice one Bootsy

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Post by KS »

Bootsy wrote:FINISHED!

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Aha! The inspiration:
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