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  1. English Rebel

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    #2801 English Rebel, Sep 1, 2014
    Perspective. :)
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    #2803 Traveller, Sep 3, 2014
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    After a last minute crisis, car is finally back and we can get on. New wheel nuts look good. More to follow as a hectic few days await.
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  4. F40-R

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    #2804 F40-R, Sep 3, 2014
    Exciting times!
     
  5. Traveller

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    #2805 Traveller, Sep 3, 2014
    And somewhat stressing.....
     
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    #2806 FerrariDublin, Sep 3, 2014
    Do tell?
     
  7. Edward 96GTS

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    #2807 Edward 96GTS, Sep 3, 2014
    are eny of these parts being made from 3D cadcam?
     
  8. Traveller

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    #2808 Traveller, Sep 4, 2014
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    I don't believe so.

    Front clam getting final pre paint adjustments.
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    #2809 timothymoffat, Sep 4, 2014
    I love these shots, a great many with special treasures in the background like the plexiglass-nosed Daytona above.

    Thankyou again for the very regular updates.
     
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    #2811 Noblesse Oblige, Sep 4, 2014
    What an epic restore! I do like the ideas for a magazine article or even a book to record both the restoration itself and what it was like to live through it :).
     
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    #2812 texasmr2, Sep 4, 2014
    The journey that Tim has shared with us is amazing.
     
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    #2813 HMS, Sep 4, 2014
    amazing
     
  14. Traveller

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    #2814 Traveller, Sep 5, 2014
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    D-7 Well we are really up against it to make the 13th now with just 5 working days to go and holidays to cope with so Kevin and the lads are having to pull out all the stops. Work continues on the clam.
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  15. Thunberg

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    #2815 Thunberg, Sep 5, 2014
    Looking good Tim. You've been impressively patient throughout this process and the spectacular results speak for themselves. Try and resist the urge to rush at this final phase, not worth risking marginalizing the great work already done.
     
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    #2816 PSk, Sep 5, 2014
    Why not just install the other front clam? The one you used to make the moulds from.
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    #2817 Traveller, Sep 5, 2014
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    Perfectly fair point. All being well, the car is due to be photographed in detail on the 13th, together with other plans, and as such, ideally, best dress is required.

    Forgot to point out on the underside of the clam, note that all the high pressure LM ductwork has now been fitted, so closing on paint. Hopefully.
     
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    #2819 pereiracycles, Sep 6, 2014
    Woo Hoo! So exciting
     
  20. Noblesse Oblige

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    #2820 Noblesse Oblige, Sep 6, 2014
    Simply wonderful. This shot reminds me of how much I like the signature triple exhaust tips on the F40 (and the 458).
     
  21. stocky

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    #2821 stocky, Sep 7, 2014
    Exciting !!! I'll be at Silverstone on the 13 th . Hopefully looking at this very car!!!
     
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    #2822 Traveller, Sep 7, 2014
    I very much hope you will, but we are right up against it so fingers crossed.
     
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    #2823 Traveller, Sep 8, 2014
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    D-5

    Much detailing work on many aspects still to be done as the car is also being photographed on the 13th for a leading magazine.

    Front Clam still in primer - Nervous times.
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    #2825 guygowrie, Sep 8, 2014
    just noticed the 246 with 360 wheels in the background. First time I have seen that combination (and in gold!)
     
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