Gaz 1977
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 04:01 PM |
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epona paint
I am not too sure about the colour, it will stay like it is for Stoneleigh, i might respray it for the degree show.
i will flat and polish it tomorow.
Thanks chaps
GAZ
 
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JamJah
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 04:13 PM |
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Polish it???? hehe As Homer Jay Simpson would say "Mmmm Shiney"
I like the car body, just personally am a black or silver guy! Just a shame I can't get to stoneleigh. I have 18 days left of uni before the
summer, but a slog to get there! 
Keep up the momentum Gaz, shes looking b eautiful!
This is personal advise or personal opinion.
Constructive comments gratefully recieved, picking is left for noses.
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JamJah
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 04:17 PM |
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Ok, i know its a chavy idea, but here me out. That blue makes me think it looks more racey. You thought of a white circle on the doors and bonnet? I
know someone will say GT double stripes but thats too much of a cliche or pestiche.
Probably a silly idea, but its one for the melting pot.
This is personal advise or personal opinion.
Constructive comments gratefully recieved, picking is left for noses.
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violentblue
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 05:13 PM |
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So when do you think you'll have a full sized one ready for the market? Need a distributor on this side of the pond?
a few pics of my other projects
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Blakey_boy
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 07:23 PM |
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Words fail me at a time like this, I cannot get to Stoneleigh this year because the slave drivers wont let me have the time off for it and they know
about it.
I would love at some point to see what to me looks more than just a labour of love. To me it looks like a superlative peice of engineering that would
not be out of place in Italy (Modena) Pehaps you might be able to show them how to make a car look.
Good luck and all the best at Stoneleigh and all the best for the future. I have followed this thread from the beginning to the present and I am just
amazed at what has evolved, it is nothing short of stunning to say the least.
Wel done mate
ATB
Bob
Gene Hunt:- If anything happens to that car, I'm coming round your house and stomping on your toys, Understand?
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 07:51 PM |
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epona
I love the idea of the circles, jam. i might have to save that for when i have a full sized one.
Violent blue, I will what interest i get at the show at the weekend, you never know someone might take the project on. if they dont i will have to
build it my self.
Blakey, Thanks for the comments mate, it has been a mad few weeks (15 hr days etc) to get this far and i am greatful for all the comments that i
recieve on here.
It should be finished on friday so i will put some pics up.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 08:13 PM |
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Well, I like the colour...
David
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 08:55 PM |
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epona
thanks Dave.
See you at the weekend.
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907
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 09:03 PM |
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Well smart Gaz
Look even better when the lights etc. are added.
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JoelP
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 09:05 PM |
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how about a carbon fibre bonnet?
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 09:17 PM |
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epona
have you got one that will fit?
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blakep82
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 05:42 PM |
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how about one of those flip paint jobs? not cheap, but woould look vey nice imo.
take a look at www.chromepaint.com
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 06:17 PM |
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EPONA
thanks chaps, i will have a good think about colour after the show.
Its growing on me since it has had a bit of a polish
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 06:18 PM |
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epona
I just have the lights to paint. exhausts to make, gear stick to make and the odd little bit of brush painting
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 06:22 PM |
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epona
and fit the mesh grills.
All comments, good and bad welcome.
i need to include some comments on the finished (ish) model in the written part of my project so if you want to comment that would be great. I stress
that it doen't have to be good. It all helps.
many thanks
GAZ
 
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 06:48 PM |
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I am impressed...
I hope to see it on Sunday, all being well.
Just a thought - would dummy number plates give it a sense of 'real-ness' and scale? It's rather late in the day now, with
Stoneleigh just a few days away, but it could emphasise that this is a practical design based on a commonly-available chassis.
See you there,
David
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907
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 07:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
I am impressed...
I hope to see it on Sunday, all being well.
Just a thought - would dummy number plates give it a sense of 'real-ness' and scale? It's rather late in the day now, with
Stoneleigh just a few days away, but it could emphasise that this is a practical design based on a commonly-available chassis.
See you there,
David
Sort of...
GAZ 1
or maybe "Gaz, nice one"
Paul G
aka Dad
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DIY Si
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 07:14 PM |
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I can't see you getting (m)any bad comments from anyone on here!! Looks better and better each day. It's good to see such a well thought
out project with realistic goals, instead of starting completely from scratch with the chassis and everything else that entails. Updating an old
design rather than jumping in at the deep end, although I bet you'd make something even sexier if you did!! It also means that Joe Blogs starts
half a chance of being able to afford it when it comes into production, as I'm sure it will!
Are there any ideas as for running gear for a completed car? IE basing it on something available on a longer term than the sierra, such as BMW, MX-5
etc?
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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Trev D
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 09:10 PM |
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Hi Gaz, been watching the whole project from start to now. You've certainly put the time and effort into it excellent work. Hope you get what
you want from your efforts can't wait til the weekend to catch up with you and your dad and to see the model in the flesh. ATB Trev
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the_parson
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 09:10 PM |
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Wow, looking truly stunning now.
Have you done six impossible things before breakfast?
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JamJah
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| posted on 4/5/07 at 08:29 AM |
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Feel free to use any comments I have posted.
Thinking about it, you can use any legally as being on the internet without any security they are in the 'public domain'.
This is personal advise or personal opinion.
Constructive comments gratefully recieved, picking is left for noses.
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02GF74
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| posted on 4/5/07 at 08:31 AM |
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don't forget number plates on front and back and a little tax disc on the screen.
looks nice ... when can I buy the real thing?  and is there a convertible model?
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 4/5/07 at 10:32 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
don't forget number plates on front and back and a little tax disc on the screen.
looks nice ... when can I buy the real thing? and is there a convertible model?
Just my opinion but I think it would loose something if it was made as a convertable.
As it is I would love to buy one
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gottabedone
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| posted on 4/5/07 at 08:07 PM |
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Hey Gaz,
You're going to have fun at Stoneleigh as Epona will draw a crowd wherever you are.
Won't be ther unfortunately as the other half is working but good luck.
regards
Steve
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 4/5/07 at 10:36 PM |
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EPONA
thanks for the comments chaps.
there might be a soft top one day, it would be nice.
I will do the number plates if i get time in the morning. Does anyone know the size of a standard bike plate?
I will post some pics of the show monday night if i get back in time..
thanks again
GAZ
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