Davey
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Jul 30, 2024 11:47:46 GMT
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I could not have done it without all the generosity of the people on here - you can all take the thanks that Andy gave us for achieving this. Without your help I would be nowhere. Sadly some of the 'professionals' that built it have me as a marked man  so I'll have to watch my back. Mark you have gone above and beyond, shown what a great person you are and have the full support of everyone here. If they can't take constructive and justified feedback then more fool them. You haven't named any names in any detail and you have justified every comment with huge amounts of detail and imagery that is shows how irrefutably ridiculous the work was! Entire RR community VS a few shoddy business's.... BRING IT ON! |
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K11 Micra x3 - Mk3 astra - Seat Marbella - Mk6 Escort estate - B5 Passat - Alfa 156 estate - E36 compact
Mk2 MR2 T-bar - E46 328i - Skoda Superb - Fiat seicento - 6n2 Polo - 6n polo 1.6 - Mk1 GS300
EU8 civic type S - MG ZT cdti - R56 MINI Cooper S - Audi A3 8p - Jaguar XF (X250) - FN2 Civic Type R - Mk2 2.0i Ford Focus - Mercedes W212 E250
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Jul 30, 2024 12:31:39 GMT
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I could not have done it without all the generosity of the people on here - you can all take the thanks that Andy gave us for achieving this. Without your help I would be nowhere. Sadly some of the 'professionals' that built it have me as a marked man so I'll have to watch my back. Difficult to see what they could throw at you. The fault(s) are all theirs. Not your problem they can't see the issue with their work and man up and admit it was not acceptable. Just seen davey post. This in spades. |
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Last Edit: Jul 30, 2024 12:33:23 GMT by crockpot
Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jul 30, 2024 12:53:46 GMT
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As said above mark.The faults they created have been addressed and rectified by yourself.Your standards are higher than they can work too.I personally think the mark twain saying of ‘You are never wrong to do the right thing’ very well describes you.Congratulations for a job well done.Paul.
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Jul 30, 2024 13:26:44 GMT
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Sadly some of the 'professionals' that built it have me as a marked man so I'll have to watch my back. That's absolutely pathetic. You expecting trouble at the Supernats or something? |
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Davey
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Jul 30, 2024 14:06:43 GMT
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Sadly some of the 'professionals' that built it have me as a marked man so I'll have to watch my back. That's absolutely pathetic. You expecting trouble at the Supernats or something? Just call them out for a race, if they build their own cars like they built this there is a very high likelihood they will remove themselves as a problem.... |
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Last Edit: Jul 30, 2024 14:07:00 GMT by Davey
K11 Micra x3 - Mk3 astra - Seat Marbella - Mk6 Escort estate - B5 Passat - Alfa 156 estate - E36 compact
Mk2 MR2 T-bar - E46 328i - Skoda Superb - Fiat seicento - 6n2 Polo - 6n polo 1.6 - Mk1 GS300
EU8 civic type S - MG ZT cdti - R56 MINI Cooper S - Audi A3 8p - Jaguar XF (X250) - FN2 Civic Type R - Mk2 2.0i Ford Focus - Mercedes W212 E250
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Jul 30, 2024 15:17:12 GMT
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Sadly some of the 'professionals' that built it have me as a marked man so I'll have to watch my back. That's absolutely pathetic. You expecting trouble at the Supernats or something? Possibly Jonny, allegedly the blokes gonna lump me. Mine you, it's easy to make threats to a third party, not so easy face to face. If he does I'll have him for assault faster than he can blink. |
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Jul 30, 2024 15:54:25 GMT
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That's absolutely pathetic. You expecting trouble at the Supernats or something? Possibly Jonny, allegedly the blokes gonna lump me. Mine you, it's easy to make threats to a third party, not so easy face to face. If he does I'll have him for assault faster than he can blink. Jeez, what a pathetic attitude. Like I said, can't face his own shortcomings and accept that he screwed up. I'm sure there will be plenty there who will back you up. Hopefully you won't need it. I wonder if he will have the guts to face Andy and tell him his work was fine. |
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Last Edit: Jul 30, 2024 15:56:06 GMT by crockpot
Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jul 30, 2024 16:11:12 GMT
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The standard of work you (and the guy who built the front end)have done is excellent.(I spent 36 years in developing new cars and have the qualifications to make that assessment). On the other hand the car as built had a mixture of dangerous and poorly executed aspects. anyone who passes this sort of work off as a professional would be better off moving to something like making garden ornaments, to then threaten you really does take it to a new level of Stupidity. It's probably only lame internet threats, If they have put it in writing though there is a police unit which follows this sort of thing up.
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Jul 30, 2024 17:46:27 GMT
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That's absolutely pathetic. You expecting trouble at the Supernats or something? Possibly Jonny, allegedly the blokes gonna lump me. Mine you, it's easy to make threats to a third party, not so easy face to face. If he does I'll have him for assault faster than he can blink. Well if he does violence like he builds hot rods then I don't think you have two much to worry about, he will probably punch himself in the face then fall on his  before taking a custard pie to the face.... |
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stealthstylz
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Jul 30, 2024 20:56:14 GMT
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Possibly Jonny, allegedly the blokes gonna lump me. Mine you, it's easy to make threats to a third party, not so easy face to face. If he does I'll have him for assault faster than he can blink. I've had similar threats from people involved the hot rod/drag racing scene several times. None of them have ended up happening even when I've actively sought the person out. |
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Jul 30, 2024 21:20:45 GMT
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The way I see it, that is not a smart thing to say or do.
Adding to the drama by making threats only gets more eyes on quality of his work ( or lack of...)
It takes 20 years to build a good reputation.
It takes 20 minutes to mess it up.
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Jul 30, 2024 21:44:41 GMT
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Kevins, thank you for the compliments.
Stealthstylz - I agree, easy to be brave to people who cant fight back (Andy & Kim) probably far less brave if he meets up with me.
metalshapes - if they were smart then they would do a better job in the first place.
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Jul 30, 2024 21:49:23 GMT
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Ah, hello old friend, nice to see you home again   Wheelie bars back on, towhook on, carb re-jetted a bit richer and headlamp aim adjusted tonight - garage was 38 degrees C at one point, got it down to 30 before doing any work! |
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Jul 30, 2024 22:59:29 GMT
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metalshapes - if they were smart then they would do a better job in the first place. Good point... |
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Jul 31, 2024 22:21:50 GMT
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The way I see it, that is not a smart thing to say or do. Adding to the drama by making threats only gets more eyes on quality of his work ( or lack of...) It takes 20 years to build a good reputation. It takes 20 minutes to mess it up. A reputation arrives on a bicycle and leaves in a Ferrari! |
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Great job on the "TV" pop, you should be proud of yourself!
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Mark, yet again more top notch work! I'll see you at Supernats and got your back buddy! Remember mate, those that can shut up and get on with it, those that can't chat a lot of sh**e.
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Just because there's a rulebook doesn't mean you have to read it.
cpt.braithwaite on the Instagrams
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Just finished catching up on this project. I never cease to be amazed at the quality work that you all do in your sheds. Hats off to you, for a project well done.
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ChrisT
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As above, just caught up with this build, shocking to see the state it was in and amazing work, as always, to sort it.
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so I'll have to watch my back.
