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  1. b27

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    #176 b27, Aug 20, 2010
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    Interesting looking at what I planned and what's actually happening a few years down the track. No quick rack Horse and as mentioned in other areas I'm putting the original 14" wheels on with the XWX's (The first owner opttioned the 7 1/2" wheels). I do have a set of 16" Superformance wheels that I will use for the track. (and yes I will follow up the belt protectors before going on the track. ;))
     
  2. b27

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    #177 b27, Aug 20, 2010
    Shouldn't be too much longer now Owen. :D
     
  3. Ossie

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    #178 Ossie, Aug 21, 2010
    Actually I just read that you're hoping to make the carby drive in October so I'll hopefully catch you then.
     
  4. b27

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    #179 b27, Oct 18, 2010
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    OK, about time for a bit of an update. I'll just post a heap of pics. Carpets in, glass in seats in all coming together. Car should be finished in another 2-3 weeks. :)

    The wheels in this shot are the metrics just for moving it around. I have of course restored the 14" wheels that it came out with. Sorry for the repost, but I'm sure most haven't seen the pics in the Oz section.
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    #180 b27, Oct 18, 2010
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    #181 b27, Oct 18, 2010
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    #182 Ossie, Oct 18, 2010
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    Looking great Brett, can't wait to see it for real. Hey one thing you might want to consider if you have not already (and it's not too late) is adding some extra sound proofing to the firewall behind the seat, especially the small section under the rear window, and the shelf below it where the seat belt anchors fasten.

    Maybe your car already has the aluminium panel inside the engine bay between the engine and firewall, but my early UK glass car doesn't and it was annoyingly loud on long trips. Some time back I removed the shelf, carpet and underlay on the firewall and added a single layer of Dynamat to all panels on the inside which helped quite a bit. It can't be seen and if I want the noise back I just crack open the drivers window and enjoy the induction through the right side air intake :)
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    #183 Ferraripilot, Oct 18, 2010
    Fantastic stuff there.
     
  9. 4right

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    #184 4right, Oct 18, 2010
    Nice advantage of the right hand drive cars, air induction on the driver's side!
     
  10. Ossie

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    #185 Ossie, Oct 19, 2010
    Yeah l have to admit l added that bit in just to tease all you left hookers! :)
     
  11. BigTex

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    #186 BigTex, Oct 19, 2010
    Great job on the trunk carpets, that weave is very hard to source I've been told.....
     
  12. b27

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    #187 b27, Oct 19, 2010
    Well spotted Al. ;) Yes, that is actually original carpet. Don't ask me how he got it, but my mechanic had a contact. :D The carpets in the cabin are as close as possible to original and to quote the supplier only the guys with white gloves will pic the difference.
     
  13. TacElf

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    #188 TacElf, Oct 19, 2010
    Oh my that's a beautiful car. Nicely done.
     
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    #189 BigTex, Oct 20, 2010
    I'll take three sets, if he can "do it again"....:D :D

    Let me know!!!
     
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    #190 BigTex, Oct 20, 2010
    You are right the interior early carpet is also impossible to find...

    I had a stash here in Houston and they CLOSED without telling me, all inventory sold off......went back decades.....
     
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    #191 huichoval, Oct 20, 2010
    awesome work!!
     
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    #192 Mr. Francesco, Oct 20, 2010
    Beautiful work, great restoration!
     
  18. b27

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    #193 b27, Nov 8, 2010
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    Guys, its getting bloody close now. A couple of days to go. :D A couple of quick pics from Saturday. After 3 1/2 years I got to take it for a run around the block. :D

    We have the Natioanl Ferrari Club rally starting at the end of this week and I'm going to that. :D Will post more pics next week sometime. We have a very good photographer here on F-Chat who lives around the corner from me. We'll go out one weekend and take some really good shots.
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    #194 ME308, Nov 8, 2010
    fantastic car, great work !

    you deserve it ;)
     
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    #195 duck.co.za, Nov 8, 2010
    Stunning if only mine would turn out like that !!
     
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    #196 huichoval, Nov 8, 2010
    the engine bay and everything else looks fantastic, congratulations on a great job! can't wait to see the pics of the rally!
     
  22. NeuroBeaker

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    #197 NeuroBeaker, Nov 8, 2010
    Just awesome, Brett - gorgeous car! :D

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
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    #198 b27, Nov 17, 2010
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    #199 b27, Nov 17, 2010
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    #200 NeuroBeaker, Nov 17, 2010
    OooOooOooh...

    AaaAaaAaah...



    :D :D :D

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
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