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« Reply #160 on: October 12, 2009, 05:59:49 PM » |
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« Reply #161 on: October 13, 2009, 01:30:21 PM » |
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Nice one Kathi, amazing the difference some better wheels, a polish and a dead critter hanging off the aerial can make  . Pedro |
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« Reply #162 on: October 13, 2009, 01:53:10 PM » |
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Great pics Kathi!! They look really good next to each other... All that's missing is the bride...  Cheers, Les... |
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« Reply #163 on: October 13, 2009, 04:00:10 PM » |
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Nice one Kathi, amazing the difference a dead critter hanging off the aerial can make . Pedro definitely custard on your snails, Pedro  |
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« Reply #164 on: October 13, 2009, 06:46:24 PM » |
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The photo's make you car look absolutely outstanding, I can't wait to see NosFEratu in the flesh one day
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« Reply #165 on: October 13, 2009, 07:12:34 PM » |
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Thanks guys but, trust me, I had to take the pictures now before Dave is finished with it! It's quite down at the moment and looks better in the photo than it actually is - overcast days are a black car's best friend Steve (my friend who did FE) now works for Crispin so it will have super straight panels and when they're covered in a dripping wet black Crispin paint job it'll be a real stunner.  Yep, I gotta admit, I'm a little bit jealous - but - I know mine still looks quite respectable for a 20 year old resto.  |
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« Reply #166 on: October 23, 2009, 06:40:56 PM » |
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« Reply #167 on: October 23, 2009, 07:39:08 PM » |
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More twists and turns than the Great Ocean Road! More 'art' than 'craft' (and no shortage of craft, either) Great effort, John. Looking forward to seeing them for real; they'll surely brighten up me day |
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« Reply #168 on: October 23, 2009, 08:17:47 PM » |
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Oh Woohoo What a work of art, geez John, I'd hate to see what you can do when you aren't pressed for time They look absolutely stunning. Keith |
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« Reply #169 on: October 23, 2009, 08:20:34 PM » |
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Nice bit of craftsmanship there John, extra pudding for you tonight Pedro |
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« Reply #170 on: October 25, 2009, 09:28:42 PM » |
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Yeah, slack with the updates!  So here's a bit of a condensed one from the last few weeks! 11 days ago Action shot! More fireworks to follow if it doesn't make it to Bright!  6 days agoCabin floor and firewall seam sealed & painted & top of dash painted - since then, Dynamat has been installed on cabin floor, upright behind seat and on the firewall to just under where the wiper motor bolts in. Cargo area floor and wooden board painted  Firewall and Y-frames finished and back together  Front end with rack mocked up  Brake lines started and front end bolted in  Set to minimum ride height - 38mm bump stop clearance  Zero degrees camber & 3 degrees positive caster with only 2 shims  Today Brake lines completed as well as hard fuel line run  Dash re-painted and carpeting - firewall and behind seat upright now have "soft" carpet glued over it all. Underlay laid and carpet 80% fitted - to be finished off later this week after it's settled  No pics but gauges have been pulled apart and "refreshed" with new paint and/or stickers applied. Glove box and gauge panel also re-painted. Final bits of chrome picked up, pipes ceramic coated (see above) and engine was given a birthday at Chris Milton Engine Development. John rebuilt the engine today and it's being painted as I type. And..... while I was twiddling my thumbs two weeks ago, the Batmobile has had a complete interior scrub and the paint was clayed, fine cut and waxed - not to mention transforming 7.5kg of dried fruit into Xmas puddings! Will it make it to Bright? Not sure, but we do know that if we do, the interior contingency plan will be utilised (ripping the seat and door trims out of NosFEratu!) But in absolute worst case scenario, at least the Batmobile looks good at the moment! Must go now, the "garage" is calling! Tired (but happy) Kathi |
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« Reply #171 on: October 26, 2009, 07:51:35 AM » |
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great looking build Kathi and John.
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« Reply #172 on: October 26, 2009, 08:53:39 AM » |
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Kathi is it registered  and engineered Looking real good but don't beat your self up [or John ] if you miss Bright this year, 10 days is not a lot of time to get it ready when you are doing a detailed job like this .......".Miss Bright" that could be you .......FC427...... |
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« Reply #173 on: October 26, 2009, 10:38:49 AM » |
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hey FC427, I made a very similar comment to Kathi and John last week... Whilst I did get a satisfactory answer, I suspect the effect was just like 'waving the red flag in front of the bull'! (and I reckon there's still a fair chance I'll have to change my name to 'thomas_fc' when I get home from Bright...) cheers, jack |
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« Reply #174 on: October 26, 2009, 10:47:28 AM » |
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It has registration and meets SA's guidelines for the changes/vehicle mods to earlies. The steering's been improved from what was there so we might need an engineer's OK on that but that shouldn't be a problem given it's only got about 2mm bumpsteer through out the entire range. And making it to Bright - admittedly, it's a big ask but we're happy with progress to date. If we don't make it we'll go and enjoy ourselves anyway! |
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« Reply #175 on: October 26, 2009, 10:52:43 AM » |
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Don't you worry, we'll do the best we can to get there Jack! But if we do make it - there will definitely be a spare on board! (sorry Leon!) |
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« Reply #176 on: October 26, 2009, 11:06:53 AM » |
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« Reply #178 on: October 26, 2009, 11:22:35 AM » |
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