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 Post subject: 1980 Sprint restoration.
PostPosted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:03 pm 
Hi guys,
I thought I would show some pictures of my restoration that is almost complete, as I am new to the site. I wish I had found you guys earlier, it would have made my life easier!!
Almost every component is new on the rebuild, including bushes, shocks, springs calipers etc etc, Full engine rebuild...
I think the pictures should speak for themselves.
I had no intention of going this far, but everything I touched needed attention, so I decided, to do it the way I know best - properly.
I bought this about 2 months ago as a quick project for the summer, somehow it took over my life.
Still almost there now - I think....

Note the vinyl that has the seams sown in by the missus. She did not enjoy that, and then she had to fit it.....


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PostPosted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 3:14 pm 
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Future Club member hopefully!

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Location: Middlesex
Welcome and that all looks a proper job....

Its a shame to think you have been in that deep without finding us first....

Makes you wonder how many other dollie owners are going it alone.

Jonners

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Note from Admin: sadly Jon passed away in February 2018 but his humour and wealth of knowledge will be fondly remembered by all. RIP Jonners.


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PostPosted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:06 pm 
Hi - glad you found us in the end... :bluewave:

Nice work......very nice work!

.... absolutely puts me to shame, as I'm not repainting mine just yet- amazing to see when painted underneath - mines also white, so now i'm insanely jealous.... :rasp: :rasp: :rasp:

..how on earth did you get it all done so quick? I'm semi-retired, and I still have to put dedicated time aside..!

.."show car" that when finished - it looks perfect..! ..well done mate :thumbsup:


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