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engines in the car :blob5:

not actually really "working" yet as need to find a few parts. :? but, its a step closer
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8) Very much looking forward to seeing this car, Helen. bets of luck with the final stages :) .
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first attempt to run the engine didn't go too well as someone forgot to connect a fuel pipe :shock: so it burst into flames.

luckily it was very quickly put out and no major damage done
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collecting the car from Nottingham tomorrow and taking it back to the electrician & Bodyshop for sme finishing work


getting exciting now :P
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didn't get to go so i still haven't seen the car :cry:

but Larry took some pictures.
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8)

I see its back in Yorkshire 8)
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yes back with Lee. whos going fit all the trimmings including the engine lid and bumpers then his got to do a little finishing work to the paint.
and the electricians booked into do some connecting and testing



then :P
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Hi
Just got back from Lee's,your cars looking good.
Could you let me know who supplied engine bay insul. kit
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Roger Brey think it cost about £200.

was very easy to install.
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the new Babies home
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DDK badge will be going on that grill :P
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and porsche badges to also be fitted
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looks good Helen. Have you had a chance to drive it yet?
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Looks very nice Helen, you must be pleased.
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hot66 wrote:looks good Helen. Have you had a chance to drive it yet?
no Larry didn't get home untill after 1am this morning its not really road worthy (even illigally)quite yet but, SOON very SOON :P
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looks great 8)
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Larry took some time off work today so he could fit the seat belts

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but before he started on them he fitted the most important thing to the car 8)

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the DDK badge and
it looks good 8)
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