1954 2dr Saloon

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jagnut66
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Looks good! :D
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Very nice, and its black! I thought you were going clarendon grey?

Let me know when you get it home :D


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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Will do!

Last minute switch to black as they were having difficulty colour matching grey. Somglad as black looks great!
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Coachline on and rear wings fitted![frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Quick video tour of the shell this evening:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssCesUfmfp4
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Super job!!!! Looks great James. 8) 8)


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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Super shiney!

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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Making progress with brakes installed and plumbed in. Also ready for an engine and gearbox on Thursday when I get the lend of a crane![frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Its easier to fit one engine tower to teh engine before lifting it in

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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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What Stevey said x2.
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Good to know, thanks!
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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And a little bit more further on again!
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Loving it. Nice car :D
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Stevey and I called over to see James today, car is looking great and re assembly is coming on well!

Keep up the good work and you will be motoring before long :D


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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Agreed, brilliant job, keep it up :D

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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Much appreciated advice and spares guys!
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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James, pic of how the demister bracket attaches. Very clean hands for me!!![frame]Image[/frame]


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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Brilliant, thanks. I had thought this was the right way but just wanted to check
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Big progress![frame]Image[/frame]
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