omega0684
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 05:31 PM |
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progress report
well since i quit my job on tuesday ive had three solid days on the car, after completing the engine last weekend, i tackled the gearbox on tuesday
and wednesday and then the front suspension yesterday. today i managed to drop the engine and gearbox into the chassis. another mile stone on the
build checklist reached. next, i got to start the bugger. here are a couple of snaps
ATB guys
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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stevec
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 05:36 PM |
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Its looking very good Alex,  Interesting exhaust routing !
Hows the new job going?
Steve.
[Edited on 30/6/06 by stevec]
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DIY Si
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 05:38 PM |
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Looking good mate. You'll be as far along as me soon!
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omega0684
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 05:41 PM |
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lol, cheers steve, i start my new job on monday, they rang me earlier in the week and i said that i was able to start next week if they wanted me to,
so i am in redditch on monday for my initial training and then im working at the coventry south branch on tuesday.
have you finished your exhaust system yet?
ATB
si you coming to the meet on monday?
steve, just realised what you meant by the exhaust comment had to take a second look
[Edited on 30/6/06 by omega0684]
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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DIY Si
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 05:48 PM |
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I should be but swmbo has demanded the right of being reverse for the evening I'm afraid. You coming in your tin top? Oh, where is the meet?
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omega0684
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 05:50 PM |
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have a look at justin's thread,
we are meeting up in meriden and then onwards and fastwards from there.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=47533
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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stevec
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 06:19 PM |
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Alex,I have all but finished the exhaust, I will be changing my wheel studs tomorrow outside in the sun if they come from Rally design, pop in for a
coffee and a rattle if you are out and about.
Steve.
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omega0684
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 06:21 PM |
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will pop over around lunch time before the england match if that is ok
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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donut
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 06:22 PM |
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Very nice. Engine looks the nut's!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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omega0684
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 06:27 PM |
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cheers donut!, bet you are doing a lot of clock watching with SVA just around the corner!
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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stevec
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 06:45 PM |
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ok Alex, see you then.
Steve.
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donut
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 07:46 PM |
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quote:
cheers donut!, bet you are doing a lot of clock watching with SVA just around the corner!
Oh God yes and it's driving me nut's especially with the weather the way it is and having the time to go for a spin!! I may just
take it round the block a few times and hope the plod are not about!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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stevec
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 08:05 PM |
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Go for it Andy, if Dick Barton shows up you can plead Diminished responsibility based on the stress of waiting for a SVA,
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DIY Si
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 08:09 PM |
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Or just bing the local(ish) garage some cash and if pc plod catches you just get him to ring them up. Hey presto, permanent free running time!
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omega0684
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 09:18 PM |
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si you devious b*****d, dont you know we are surposed to obey the plod
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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DIY Si
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 09:20 PM |
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Pah. That only applies if they can catch you first! I've only been pulled in traffic. They're generally too slow on the corners in their
great big boats/omegas round my way!
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omega0684
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 11:08 PM |
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si you need to change your building quote! instead of putting CVH de-dion locost, you now need to put
IM LAZY SO I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT ONE!
[Edited on 30/6/06 by omega0684]
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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