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Old 18th August 2011, 11:58 AM
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Nice one Mike , soon be rolling it in and out of the garage

I remember the pop rivets too ....160 of the blighters had biceps like Popeye afterwards

get some pics up of the day she rolling

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Old 18th August 2011, 02:54 PM
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hopefully at the weekend, not sure I have all the nuts and bolts I need but we'll see!
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Mine Rolls, and steers (just) but when it comes out of the garage it will be to allow the Old Mondeo in finaly for it to be broken up. But I can't do that in my current condition so will potter on doing little bits and bobs. Need to take the passenger side panel off to do the exhaust.

Will be good to see yours out in the open

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Old 21st August 2011, 09:25 PM
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Can't believe it nearlly a year to this day my chassis kit arrived and she rolled out of the garage!
Manage to get the gf to help get the chassis out of the garage and spend saturday morning building it up.
Managed to get the engine and box in as well.
Other than being completed knackered I'm well chuffed massive milestone, it actually looks a bit like a car now when people come round!

Big question what next, get the engine running (need megajolt, carbs manifold and some wiring) sort the brakes, bodywork???


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Always cool when they are rolling, I am doing my exhaust once that's done I am driving it out of the garage ( with no brakes )

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Well done Mike! I hopefully wont be far behind you!

You aiming for IVA next year?
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Old 22nd August 2011, 11:09 AM
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yep hoping for IVA next year hopefully in time for the summer! Its cash dependant though!
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Old 22nd August 2011, 11:47 AM
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If i were you Mike i would fit all brake lines, fuel lines and wiring harness next, while there is a minimum amount of parts on your chassis. That will make your life a lot easier, I didnt do it in that order but i wish i had lol. Also if you havn't done so already i would fit your steering coupling and fuel tank as well.

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Old 22nd August 2011, 12:16 PM
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Nice one Mike , a great milestone of your build & as Kev says " that smile says it all"

Its alot easier being able to roll it out onto the drive to work on it rather than on the build table etc .

I look forward to the first start up video

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