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One night down the pub :sozzled: I hit the buy it now button.
:shock: Hey HO

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I fancied a challenge and a challenge is what I got.
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who doesn't like stripping down.
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Abandoned in the spray shop while I have a look under mustard.
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#2 Post by Matt Cotton »

Great work Will! I didn't realise the extent of the work you had done. That will be a lovely car when complete.
Keep the updates coming!
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#3 Post by Moneypitz »

Cheers Matt, I have very little patience with computers so it’sa bits of a rush thread, and thanks for the box, I think I’ll put that one in the yellow one while the sprint one is getting a refurb.
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#4 Post by tinweevil »

Impressively fast progress there.
I do like Vermillion, I know from experience (not on my car unfortunately) what a real treat for the retina fresh vermillion paint is.
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It’s certainly a lot brighter then I expected 8)
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#6 Post by Moneypitz »

I found this to be a better option then welding up the old sunroof as the roof was rusty and dented.
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Finally getting on with the important job!


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Will

you work fast :D :D ive got to do my sunroof , mine leaks i bought another sunroof got to try and fit that

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#8 Post by Moneypitz »

This’ll be getting the full CT1 treatment when fitted. I got this from the US so time will tell how good they are. 🙏🏻
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I bought a glass sunroof that winds back and also tilts at the back ,want to see if i can replace the glass for metal like they did in the olden days :D :D

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#10 Post by Reg »

Wow..fabulous work and progress! 8) Vermillion is in my top three of Dolomite colours. :)
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Cheers Reg, hopefully it’ll be getting a new coat very soon🙏🏻
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Time for a new coat......
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what colour shade are you painting it
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#14 Post by Moneypitz »

Back to original Dave - vermilion
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#15 Post by RSi »

Cracking work, are you doping it all yourself - love them in this colour.
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