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[Mickc1440]

Some very impressive work Gavin, great butchery and the paint job is starting to look really good.

[papa 695]

A great looking base gavin, this is coming along very nicely indeed.

[Snowman]

Thank you for the kind words! :thumb2:

[Snowman]

Well, back to the body.....

Did the chrome strip around the body with Alclad Chrome......happy with the look.

Trial fitting the bumper. Had to remove the moulded bumper strips as they were too fussy and did a bit of chipping......again, very happy with the look.

Next, more rust!



Thanks for looking! :thumb2:

[papa 695]

Liking the work on the body gavin

[Jim R]

Hi Gavin
Looking very good. That front end shot is very realistic.
Jim

[Snowman]

A small update today, finally got around to fitting the seat belts. I opted for lap belts as that is more in keeping with the seats - ideally a full racing harness and roll cage should be fitted by that will be contrary to the look I am trying to achieve.


Thanks for looking. :thumb2:

[minitnkr]

Really coming on Gavin. The bodywork is excellent. Can't wait to see what you do for fuel & cooling. PaulE

[Snowman]

Can't wait to see what you do for fuel & cooling

Ha! You got me there, I was planning to cheat on those as you could not see them. :thumb2:
In theory the rads will be mounted just inboard of the intakes as there is space for them - vented out through the rear wheel arches and floor pan and the fuel cell will be positioned under the bench seat.

[papa 695]

Great work on the lap belts, coming along nicely Gavin.

[Snowman]

Well, the end is nigh.....



There are faults, but as a first time attempt at this level of modification, I am quite satisfied with what I have achieved.

Thanks for looking!:thumb2:

[Mini Me]

Looks like the finish line is in sight! That is one viscous sleeeeepahhhhh!

Rick H.

[papa 695]

Looking great Gavin