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mistergrumpy - 11/2/08 at 06:40 PM

Well I have 3 weeks off work now after saving my leave up and I've managed to push the car out onto the drive now the weather's brightened up. Here are my first pictures. I think there's light at the tunnels end

Front
Front


Drivers
Drivers


Passengers
Passengers


David Jenkins - 11/2/08 at 06:43 PM

Looking good!

Rolling the car out is one of the major milestones, and a huge feel-good moment.


stevec - 11/2/08 at 07:03 PM

Looking very nice, Really like the wheels.
Note to self. Get some new black wheels.
Steve.


Humbug - 11/2/08 at 07:18 PM

rear arches are a bit close to the tyres


mistergrumpy - 11/2/08 at 07:30 PM

Cheers fellas. I was kind of a bit hesitant in posting them I think its because I know about all the 'scruffy' little bits that I'm not totally happy with and the fact that there are some stunning cars being built on here but I reminded myself that I did build it all myself from scratch so there we go. Got to secure the bodywork, finish and tidy the wiring and there's not too much left after that.


David Jenkins - 11/2/08 at 07:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mistergrumpy
... and there's not too much left after that.


There's an old project management saying - the last 10% takes 90% of the time.

Don't under-estimate the time needed for those fiddly little finishing-off bits.

And don't under-estimate what you've achieved already - it's looking very smart.


mistergrumpy - 11/2/08 at 07:45 PM

You're absolutely right about the last bits. I'm having to think and rethink things and stuff keeps playing up but it won't beat me


Fozzie - 11/2/08 at 07:52 PM

Well done! you must be well chuffed!!!!

Fantastic progress!

Now to keep the momentum going!

ATB Fozzie


mistergrumpy - 11/2/08 at 08:02 PM

Yep. Got 3 weeks off. One new bathroom to fit but the rest's for the car and I have most of the bits needed. Just need the neighbour to stop mithering now and let me get on with it


roadrunner - 11/2/08 at 08:17 PM

Very nice, great colour by the way, stick at it , it will all be worth the effort when it's on the road, Brad.


adithorp - 11/2/08 at 08:31 PM

Looking good mate.

adrian

[Edited on 11/2/08 by adithorp]


tjoh84 - 11/2/08 at 09:28 PM

like it love the exhaust as well


dhutch - 11/2/08 at 11:46 PM

Very nice.

Largly as i would invisage my own to look, also like the exhast routing and the bonnet.


Daniel