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Mad Mart
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by Mad Mart Sun Nov 04, 2007 2:28 pm
john orr wrote: Have you got the front jacked up on chassis legs? Is that recommended?
The front wheels are on ramps.
Edit: oh I see, the pic at the beginning. Not recommended as it can dent the chassis rail, but if you put a plank of wood across it helps to spread the load.
Sprintless for the first time in 35+ years.
... Still Sprintless.
Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.
2012 Porsche Boxster 981 S
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#17
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by triple tango Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:27 pm
when it was a bare shell with no engine I put stands under chassis rail while I fitted front subframe.
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#18
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by triple tango Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:47 am
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by 2F45T4U Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:36 pm
Ooooooh,
What diameter fuel line do the dollys use underneath?
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by triple tango Sun Dec 02, 2007 2:08 pm
8mm
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#21
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by triple tango Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:09 pm
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by triple tango Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:11 pm
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#23
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by triple tango Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:18 pm
& this lot still to fit !
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by 2F45T4U Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:20 pm
That Dolomite is (going to be) awesome!
Dollyboy
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by Dollyboy Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:35 pm
loving that.
jealous of all those who have covered warm space to work in.
and painted solid shells to bolt all the bits back on to...
Neil907
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by Neil907 Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:15 pm
That looks stunning.
hutch76
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by hutch76 Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:15 pm
A credit to all your hard work. Really love those 1850 dials. They were always my favourite.
Mad Mart
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#28
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by Mad Mart Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:15 pm
Nice one Mr. Custard. The wheels look excellent, did you do those yourself?
Sprintless for the first time in 35+ years.
... Still Sprintless.
Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.
2012 Porsche Boxster 981 S
triple tango
#29
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by triple tango Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:41 pm
'fraid not, I sent them for refurb at Pristine Wheels
eightiesflamer
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by eightiesflamer Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:26 pm
Very nice, you deserve a pat on the back for that, keep the pics coming.
... Still Sprintless.
Ooooooh, 
