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Old 9th July 2013, 10:38 AM
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I've used a Saturn/NTS nose cone and scuttle to use for engine and radiator clearance during my build. Anyone know if the AGM body kit is close in height dimensions to the Saturn stuff or can someone take some measurements for me?
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Old 9th July 2013, 10:40 AM
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I've used a Saturn/NTS nose cone and scuttle to use for engine and radiator clearance during my build. Anyone know if the AGM body kit is close in height dimensions to the Saturn stuff or can someone take some measurements for me?
Can you pm me you email address and I will send over their info sheet.

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Old 9th July 2013, 10:42 AM
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Actually if you look at mike b's photo feed he has a copy in there

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Old 9th July 2013, 10:49 AM
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Actually if you look at mike b's photo feed he has a copy in there

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Oh yes, thank you David. Think I'm going to sell the bodywork I have and buy a full body kit from AGM. THought long and hard and I've never liked doing/been any good at bodywork!
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Old 9th July 2013, 07:18 PM
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Oh yes, thank you David. Think I'm going to sell the bodywork I have and buy a full body kit from AGM. THought long and hard and I've never liked doing/been any good at bodywork!
I am probably going to go for their set as well as I like the way the edges have returns etc. They are also within easy travelling distance for me whereas equinox are a bit far away

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Old 9th July 2013, 07:31 PM
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I am probably going to go for their set as well as I like the way the edges have returns etc. They are also within easy travelling distance for me whereas equinox are a bit far away

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Same here colchester(gillham) and Kent (equinox) just a bit far away!
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Old 10th July 2013, 07:27 AM
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Don't be put off by distance. Equinox has a very good delivery company and its top quality bodywork. You won't get better!
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I've used a Saturn/NTS nose cone and scuttle to use for engine and radiator clearance during my build. Anyone know if the AGM body kit is close in height dimensions to the Saturn stuff or can someone take some measurements for me?
use a merc 190E rad it fits with loads of room
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Old 13th July 2013, 11:01 PM
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Just for reference the Equinox bodykit is about an inch higher than Saturn/NTS so is great for taller engines and obviously normal engines too
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Old 15th July 2013, 06:45 PM
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When I was looking I prefered the low line look of the AGM kit and I think its a similar height to the Saturn stuff. I did post a dimension sheet at one point not sure where it is though.

The Equinox stuff is higher so as Ben says is good for taller engines. I prefer the lower look but seeing Ben's car completed it looks pretty good to.
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