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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/04/26 20:21:04
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Next job is to make a rear firewall out of an old bonnet. Should be fun.
It will be different, looking good. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. Those arches do look HORNE!!!Thanks for sharing fordsy.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/04/26 22:16:46
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Should also add that i finished welding the inside of the front firewall before I painted it.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/04/27 14:47:24
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Here's the dummy up of the 'new' rear firewall that was cut out of the original bonnet (which was in not too good shape). Still has to be trimmed, welded and plugged.  
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/04/27 15:03:49
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A+ for originality! Looks good too - the bracing makes it look factory!
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/04/27 15:51:28
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Steve, are you going to fit turrets to the rear end? If so, you might want to think about doing that before you weld in your rear firewall. Depending on how you intend to set up the rear end you might find that turrets will intrude into the cabin.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/04/27 16:05:07
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No turrets in this version. I do have future plans for a full six linked rear end with turrets but that'll be in another shell at some point in the future. This one is going to retain the leaf springs and standard shockers.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/04/27 20:38:43
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Looking good mate... Even the right colour!  Shaun
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/04/27 21:47:08
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Steve...do you even know what you are doing???? That's not where the bonnet goes mate. The front of the car, above the motor!
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Regards,
Craig.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/04/28 00:50:12
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Hehe. I decided to get a piece of clear perspex for a bonnet so people could bathe in the magnificance that will be my engine bay. [:x)] Either that or i'm too cheap to buy a section of 1mm steel and just used something I had lying around.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/02/05 18:01:25
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More work. Got some more primer and gave a few things a spray. Roof, interior, rear end, drivers side. Basically all the bits i'd missed so far.   Got some new shoes for the rims. Kumho KU31 195/50/15s   Also welded up the cuts I made in the gearbox mounts and made merry with the body filler. Once it's been sanded and painted I'll put up some pics.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/02/05 21:47:12
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Nice work Steve. Love the tyres...where did you say you got them from?? [:x)]
Looks like those rear guards could have done with a 10in wide rim though.
Craig.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/03/05 18:55:27
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Nice work Steve. Love the tyres...where did you say you got them from?? [:x)]
Anyone who needs tyres, send Craig a PM. He did a great job on mine.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/03/05 19:33:43
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been meaning to ask you this for a while, why did you change tank style? you would think the drop tank would be better for weight distribution?
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/03/05 22:34:42
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I think Steve said it was for ground clearance while rallying? I was wondering the same thing at the time Sterling.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/03/05 23:36:52
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Yeah. Ground clearance. Didn't want to tear a big hole in the tank and a bash plate for it would be pretty big. Hopefully I'll get to the point where I can do a few gravel rallies. I'll be starting off with a single side tank and looking at a Capri tank mounted in the boot later on.
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