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First time out

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 16:40
by RUDDY
<font size="3">It came out of the garage today under its own steam, still not got round to the MOT yet, theres always next week ...</font id="size3">

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Posted: 15 Apr 2011 16:50
by Marsu
Wonderful!!!! [:D]

Hope you enjoy it to its fullest and bask under the warmth of such an achievement.

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 17:15
by windy one
Awesome.. [8D] great looking wedge ya got.

Johnny

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 17:18
by staningrimsby
Looks really nice Paul,

Can just see you behind the wheel with your BL polo shirt on.[:)]

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1980 2.0 16v DHC - Polly.

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 17:27
by trekcarbonboy
Looks FANTASTIC! Great job. I guess it counts as the only "NEW" TR7 in the world. I'll bet even the doors close with a nice solid "thunk". Does it have that new car smell?
You should be very proud of your work.

What year does it get on its paperwork?

Craig
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Posted: 15 Apr 2011 17:43
by RUDDY
Thanks for the comments guys, as it was built following the DVLA rules regarding using a new shell it can retain the reg of the car the main assemblies came from, hence WTT543S.

Cheers, Paul

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Posted: 15 Apr 2011 17:55
by stevie_a
<font color="teal"><b>Wow fantastic

great job, looks fabulous

I WANT IT....[;)]</b></font id="teal">

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Posted: 15 Apr 2011 17:56
by Beans
Looking good, and now of to burn some rubber [:D]

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1981 TR7 FHC Sprint (better known as 't Kreng)</font id="blue">
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Posted: 15 Apr 2011 20:32
by john 215
Hi Paul,

Well done mate, she is a stunner [8D]

Cheers John

LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!
1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)
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1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 01:06
by FI Spyder
Too good to park in the parking lot at your local supermarket and only go to those pubs that have parking spots where nobody can bang their doors into yours.[:)]


TR7 Spider - 1978 Spitfire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT
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Posted: 16 Apr 2011 03:25
by Hasbeen
That colour, no hole in the roof, US bumpers, & black door handles really do go beautifully.

Great.

Hasbeen

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 04:05
by Odd
Your black door handles - LR Discovery or painted originals?

(Mine are Discos, and the passenger door one is without a lock barrel = rear door version.
<font size="1">I do have the drivers side rear door handle as well, but haven't dared go that route on <u>my</u> door yet.
So far I don't fully trust the keyless electronics...</font id="size1">)

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Posted: 16 Apr 2011 06:45
by busheytrader
Grinnal painted my door handles black over 20 years ago when they "restored" the bodywork.

Your car looks stunning Ruddy, streets ahead of mine.....

Adam


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TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, S/S Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & PolyBushes all round, Anti- Dive, Strut-Top Roller Bearings, Capri Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 14" 5 Spokes or Maestro Turbo 15" Alloys, Cruise Lights, S/S Heater Pipes, Replacement Fuel Tank. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 07:22
by trv8
Fantastic [8D].

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 07:25
by RUDDY
Door handles are powder coated originals, I have some 7x13 genuine Minilites on order as an alternative to the factory originals, as you can see on the photo I have had no luck with a set of centre caps.

I have yet to apply the TR7 boot and nose badge, I'm waiting for one of the lads at the bodyshop to volunteer to fit the side stripe.

Cheers, Paul

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