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Postby RUDDY » 15 Apr 2011 16:40

<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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Postby Marsu » 15 Apr 2011 16:50

Wonderful!!!! [:D]

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

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Postby windy one » 15 Apr 2011 17:15

Awesome.. [8D] great looking wedge ya got.

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Postby staningrimsby » 15 Apr 2011 17:18

Looks really nice Paul,

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

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Postby trekcarbonboy » 15 Apr 2011 17:27

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?

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Postby RUDDY » 15 Apr 2011 17:43

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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Postby stevie_a » 15 Apr 2011 17:55

<font color="teal"><b>Wow fantastic

great job, looks fabulous

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

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Postby Beans » 15 Apr 2011 17:56

Looking good, and now of to burn some rubber [:D]

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Postby john 215 » 15 Apr 2011 20:32

Hi Paul,

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

Cheers John

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Postby FI Spyder » 16 Apr 2011 01:06

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.[:)]


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Postby Hasbeen » 16 Apr 2011 03:25

That colour, no hole in the roof, US bumpers, & black door handles really do go beautifully.

Great.

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Postby Odd » 16 Apr 2011 04:05

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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Postby busheytrader » 16 Apr 2011 06:45

Grinnal painted my door handles black over 20 years ago when they "restored" the bodywork.

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

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Postby trv8 » 16 Apr 2011 07:22

Fantastic [8D].

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Postby RUDDY » 16 Apr 2011 07:25

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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