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Skip2219
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:23 pm    Post subject: Skip2219's project Reply with quote

My donor car was A700 JDC which was beyond repair-shell wise and i got hold of a shell from Phil's mate David Abraham in Northampton, with another 40 hrs work the shell was ready to be painted.
over 80hrs have been put into the renovation of the parts removed from A700JDC along with at least as many hours searching the internet for parts!
This is my first GTE, having owned a 16sr and a 1200s in my youth. This car has entirely dominated my last year and hopefully will be on the road for spring.
Check out my personal gallery for some more pics of the restoration cool



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Skip2219
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

more pics


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

more pics


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Skip2219
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:31 pm    Post subject: back from the paint shop Reply with quote

new paint job


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PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:19 pm    Post subject: rebuilding has begun Reply with quote

engine rebuilt, polished and ported head, but still running the standard cam


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:44 am    Post subject: ongoing Reply with quote

the project continues


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:46 am    Post subject: engine in Reply with quote

it's coming together


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:10 pm    Post subject: update on finished article Reply with quote

finally got a full MOT and taxed ready for some shows now big grin big grin big grin


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