Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby xvivalve on Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:53 pm

Looks mint that one. Just wants putting back together...


Hm...I recall having that idea some 3 years ago :|

It is solid, but the paint has been badly applied and is the wrong colour.
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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Mad Mart on Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:01 am

Oh yes, I forgot to say, it is definitely going to be Magenta, the original colour. :D

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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby JPB on Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:58 pm

Qh wow, talk about keeping the money shot 'til the minute before the end credits roll! :lol:
Why on Earth would someone have hidden a Magenta car so thoroughly under a coat of Brooklands Green?
That's like owning 'Sunflowers' and pasting your child's water colour over the canvas. :-k :-k
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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Autonet7 on Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:27 pm

Wicked. Can't wait to see this one unfold. Get to it Mart.
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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Mad Mart on Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:56 pm

JPB wrote:Qh wow, talk about keeping the money shot 'til the minute before the end credits roll! :lol:


I'm glad somebody appreciated my efforts. :D
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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby MikeyB on Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:52 am

I'm really glad it's magenta, love it, can't wait to see it unfold.
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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Mad Mart on Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:07 pm

Went up to Alun's emporium again yesterday, to sort out what bits I needed. Came back with a bit more than anticipated. :lol:


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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby MalcGE on Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:12 pm

Mart, I see your into Kit Cars now then, good job you've 'done a few' to know how it all fits together, thing is, when you've a few bits left over, how do you know you've not forgotten to fit a bit..

Good luck with this one, look forward to seeing the instalments

When 'Magenta' was revealed, my thoughts turned to the one Alun had (least think he had) that was once owned my a MG Midget enthusiast, don't want square rear arches on your Midget, convert to round wheel arch, don't want square rear arches on your Sprint, convert to round wheel arch............
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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Carl on Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:40 pm

Come on Mart, it's got to be ready for the NEC next year :lol:
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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby David6214 on Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:46 am

He'll've sold it before that!
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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Mad Mart on Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:49 am

Carl wrote:Come on Mart, it's got to be ready for the NEC next year :lol:


It will be there (unless it's been sold). What did I say at the NEC the other day?....7 months? Start December, finish June. That's my forecast but not necessarily a deadline we shall be working to. It'll be ready when it's ready. :D Mary's already cleaned the sun visors up. :lol:
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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby sprint1976 on Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:39 pm

can you fast forward to the bright shiney magenta paint part cant wait to see it :lol:
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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Mad Mart on Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:30 pm

Alun & his Mum turned up with THJ this afternoon. :D

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THJ in his new home in the dry. A quick recce & it looks very promising bodywork wise.

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I had to have a quick play with the paint stripper... :lol:

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Thanks Alun, for delivering it for me. :thumbsup:
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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Reg on Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:40 pm

Great stuff!..and so it begins.. Some excellent Winters viewing coming up.. :thumbsup:
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Re: Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Ken R on Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:17 pm

Crikey, I wouldn't know where to start if Alun and his mum turned up with that. You are a star, of that there is no doubt. I will also look forward to the forthcoming write ups.

Fantastic stuff mate.

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