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KAL SPL

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Re: the bug
« Reply #30 on: October 17, 2011, 10:42:30 AM »
I have very successfully converted mine to electronic ignition if you need any pointers.
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Re: the bug
« Reply #31 on: October 17, 2011, 06:42:14 PM »
Quote from: Darrell on May 07, 2011, 09:15:41 PM
Bumbers to be lightened and re-fitted tomorrow. The 80's aircooled with plastic bumpers weigh, no jokes, about 10kg a piece! :$

(I weighed the doors and they weighed around 15kg a piece if i remember correctly...probably because of the SIPS installed  :P)
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Re: the bug
« Reply #32 on: October 21, 2011, 05:34:11 PM »
Yes the doors are heavy but think I'll keep the SIP bar in there just in case.

The significance of the Conservatory being started is that it is a huge extension onto the house that Gilly has been waiting for for some time, alas all work on the 126 has had to be put on hold, so much so that the 126 is now SORN,  >:( the first time in 4 years  >:(

Hey ho once this thing is up and done it'll be professional re-spray and some crazy stuff  ;D
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Re: the bug
« Reply #33 on: July 29, 2013, 04:41:30 PM »
The two rear wheels that were put on temporary are off and two rims gone to powder coat wheel refurbishers.
Paint purchased for touch-ups to happen this weekend  ;D
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Re: the bug
« Reply #34 on: July 29, 2013, 08:15:38 PM »
Front wing welded up
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Re: the bug
« Reply #35 on: July 30, 2013, 09:20:25 PM »
Continued welding this evening. Right side is more or less done.
Still got to finnish off the left as I ran out of inspiration for welding upside  down.

Once done it's filler sand and paint then she's ready to rock on to Retro Rides  8)

Bought two new door cards in black. (My door cards were awful and mismatched)

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Re: the bug
« Reply #36 on: August 02, 2013, 10:45:43 PM »
Engine removed tonite and engine bay rubbed down and panel wiped  :-
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Re: the bug
« Reply #37 on: August 02, 2013, 11:10:21 PM »
That's a bit Extreme to just clean the engine compartment :P
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Re: the bug
« Reply #38 on: August 03, 2013, 07:54:57 AM »
Painting the engine bay  finally.  It's only taken how long to get round to it  :-X
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Re: the bug
« Reply #39 on: August 04, 2013, 07:50:44 PM »
ENgine back in  :thumbup
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Re: the bug
« Reply #40 on: August 09, 2013, 10:25:13 AM »
Oops family from France arrived. Last weekend and now I have to entertain! >:(
Wondering if I will make Retro rides, still have to paint all the rust repairs  :o
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Re: the bug
« Reply #41 on: August 09, 2013, 09:03:49 PM »
Mon Dieu quelle cauchemar!!
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Re: the bug
« Reply #42 on: August 09, 2013, 09:31:01 PM »
Quote from: bis13 on August 09, 2013, 09:03:49 PM
Mon Dieu quelle cauchemar!!

"Oh my god what a nightmare"

Just get some paint/primer slapped on ;D You'll be going so fast up the hill we won't see the indiscretions :P
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Re: the bug
« Reply #43 on: August 10, 2013, 10:02:11 PM »
I have an ace up my sleeve.  Got wed thurs and friday off work :)
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