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  1. insolentminx

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    #1801 insolentminx, Jan 22, 2014
    Absolutely breathtaking attention to detail Tim. I signed up just to follow this thread and have made my way from first post to present day over the past week.

    What ups and downs!

    Can't wait to see the finished masterpiece. The F40 is such an iconic car, hats off to you for wanting to stick as close to original as possible.
     
  2. F40LM Addict

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    #1802 F40LM Addict, Jan 22, 2014
    I've returned to the first Post and have been reading through this entire journey with delight.

    I've restored a couple of cars, they were far from a Ferrari, but anyone who has done a restoration can relate to all the work it takes to do what Tim is tackling. This is a truly impressive restoration and the work that is being done is really top-notch.

    Continue to enjoy the journey Tim.
     
  3. 0-60

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    #1803 0-60, Jan 22, 2014
    Awesome updates. Its coming along nicely.
     
  4. Traveller

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    #1804 Traveller, Jan 23, 2014
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    Thanks guys.

    Manifolds now with Zircotec for finishing so that is delaying us a bit, meanwhile not very photographable work goes on hooking up the electrics etc.
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  5. Traveller

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  6. Traveller

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  7. texasmr2

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    #1807 texasmr2, Jan 24, 2014
    Too sexy!
     
  8. taz4432

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    #1808 taz4432, Jan 24, 2014
    Been following this for some time now and have read it from start to finish and all I can say is 'Wow!'. Fantastic attention to detail - can't wait to see/hear this thing in action.

    Is the engine now in place 'for good' or will it be coming out for installation of the manifolds? (I'm not sure how much access/room there is with the engine in - hard to tell from pictures alone)
     
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    #1810 MotoMeccanica, Jan 24, 2014
    That picture is just soooooo right.........incredible thread!
     
  11. Traveller

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    #1811 Traveller, Jan 25, 2014
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    Yup, engine in for real this time. Here are the finished turbo inlet pipes we fabricated and one of the reasons for the back and forth with the engine.
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  12. Justin1970

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    #1812 Justin1970, Jan 25, 2014
    I'm betting the excitement of it being finished is getting unbearable now...
     
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  13. Noblesse Oblige

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    #1813 Noblesse Oblige, Jan 25, 2014
    Gorgeous. This car is just reeking with beautiful industrial art pieces.
     
  14. gt4me

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    #1814 gt4me, Jan 25, 2014
    What a car, great thread!
     
  15. Longchamp GTS

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    #1815 Longchamp GTS, Jan 27, 2014
    Add to book signing list please Tim.

    If this was mine Tim I couldn't sleep at night.

    David
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  16. Traveller

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  17. F40LM Addict

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    #1817 F40LM Addict, Jan 28, 2014
    Ummm...I suppose that is a matter of one's perspective. It's still mechanical art at it's finest.
     
  18. 6t7

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    #1818 6t7, Jan 29, 2014
    I don't think 20000 copies would go close to covering it!!
     
  19. Traveller

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    #1819 Traveller, Jan 29, 2014
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    Sorry guys, not much to offer photographically. Waiting on Zircotec manifolds due back next week, meanwhile all the wiring and plumbing has continued. Once we have those we can carry on with the final assembly of the wastegates etc.
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  20. FerrariDublin

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    #1820 FerrariDublin, Jan 29, 2014
    ......... waiting with bated breath!
     
  21. Modificata

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    #1821 Modificata, Jan 29, 2014
    Hi Tim. On page 5 of 91! New to the thread and looking forward to reading every post.

    I'm not too far from the garage as I live in Hampton. May pop over to take a look!
     
  22. Traveller

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    #1822 Traveller, Jan 30, 2014
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    Please do so but arrange with Kevin in advance.

    Meanwhile, some progress on driveshaft installation and a few other bits to follow.....
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  23. 92GTA

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    #1823 92GTA, Jan 30, 2014
    So close I can almost hear it fire up for the first time!

    Please tell me you are going to make and post that video?!

    Alex
     
  24. Traveller

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    #1824 Traveller, Jan 30, 2014
    We will, assuming it does start!
     
  25. 92GTA

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    #1825 92GTA, Jan 30, 2014
    Haha, very true! Just edit the video to not show any of the failed start attempts, we all know tiny bugs will need to be worked out and a perfect start the first time is not a 100% sure thing.

    Best of luck!

    Alex
     
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