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Jul 24, 2012 10:24:51 GMT
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Super non-pc retro bottle opener keyring on its way from over the pond....  Plus some yellow sidelight bulbs for the French/Yank mongrel.... ;D  Got these modern centre caps in the post today.... thought of going with the Fiat idea, but I think I'll get some Chrysler domed resin stickers made up instead.   |
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1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX |
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Jul 26, 2012 20:26:40 GMT
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Trial fit with rubber.... custom rear springs, front torsion bar reset and most likely arch work to come next. Then the wheels powder coated....  |
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1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX |
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That's how they should look!
Down with a bit of arch work and this car will be legendary
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That's how they should look! Down with a bit of arch work and this car will be legendary My thoughts exactly! Look SO different even just with a quick test fit. Just hoping I haven't gone too far with the banding  |
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1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX |
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Waiting for custom rear springs, (one away as a sample). Wheels now away to be powder coated. Arches probably will need modified (and possible paintwork), and the front torsion bar def' has to be dropped..... Going to be very tight for the Gathering!  |
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1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX |
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Aug 10, 2012 21:05:39 GMT
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Freshly coated..... I bloody love these wheels!  |
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1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX |
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mirafioriman
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Aug 10, 2012 21:28:55 GMT
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Mmm looking good  |
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Mike
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Aug 10, 2012 22:50:09 GMT
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Those wheels look fantastic, can't wait to see them back on the car and the lowering done.
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Aug 10, 2012 23:27:39 GMT
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Should all happen early next week..... Got a few minor MOT bits to be seen to, then the lowering has to be done. I'm expecting horrible wheel arch dramas around Wednesday |
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Aug 15, 2012 10:36:01 GMT
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Still waiting on the custom rear springs, so in the meantime the originals have been chopped even more! Plus the front torsion bar has been adjusted too. Not actually been driven yet, but I think it looks awesome....   |
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craig1010cc
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Aug 15, 2012 11:27:33 GMT
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Not actually been driven yet, but I think it looks awesome.... that is an under statement if I ever seen one, I like alot |
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Mike
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Aug 15, 2012 17:28:08 GMT
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Worth the wait, it looks great.
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maf260
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Aug 15, 2012 17:37:55 GMT
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Always preferred the RWD Sunbeam back in the day, but this looks fantastic on those Fiat rims - inspired!
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Brigsy
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Aug 15, 2012 18:11:09 GMT
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Looks awesome!
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Aug 16, 2012 18:00:50 GMT
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Thanks for the comments!
But today? Troubles troubles troubles..... starter motor acting up real badly. Working once every dozen turns on average.
Plus arch rolling still didn't create enough clearance at the rear to stop the arches eating the tyres!
Custom 400lb rear springs and the hunt for a starter motor tomorrow then.....
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Aug 16, 2012 19:28:06 GMT
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OMG i think i have just fell in love with you, well your car anyway lol, it looks awesome and I'm very jealous, i hope my horizon looks as good as yours when its done.
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retrolegends
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Aug 16, 2012 19:35:24 GMT
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That looks fantastic.
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Aug 16, 2012 20:20:38 GMT
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I do hope this makes it to the gathering it really does look the mutts nutts
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Aug 17, 2012 10:17:03 GMT
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I am loving this!  |
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