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Offline Sir english firebird

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Re: "A cup of tea and a polish" is what i was told !!!!
« Reply #270 on: June 02, 2011, 02:17:30 PM »
Shhhhhhhh don't tell the wife!

I've got a long hill to climb.
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« Reply #271 on: June 02, 2011, 03:30:37 PM »
Gearbox has be rebuilt, lots of worn parts, just waiting on engine, was hoping to have it done in time for billing but not now, so i will be going in the norma car as well, are you a member of the pontiac owners club ? that would be a great project to pu on their forum as well  ;D

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« Reply #272 on: June 02, 2011, 03:43:18 PM »
Im a member on the forum , but not at all active. I have mixed feelings about them........ at the moment i'd be happy in getting the outside finished and hitting the road......... i can build the rest later.

So how about some piccies of yours? Theres still August mate !! ( Billing )
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« Reply #273 on: June 02, 2011, 03:45:10 PM »
I like it Steve!!!

Cool colour
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Re: "A cup of tea and a polish" is what i was told !!!!
« Reply #274 on: June 02, 2011, 03:52:25 PM »
Thankyou Charlie.

It is appreciated. I know the car wont appeal to all and its far from a Resto, one day i will get a " Standard " one, but in the mean time...........
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« Reply #275 on: June 02, 2011, 04:04:43 PM »
steve is this the mauve one you had under cover . did it have a bit of a special engine. your brain works in a weird but good way with all these mods ;D

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« Reply #276 on: June 02, 2011, 04:46:09 PM »
It was under cover mate when you came up for that roof, special engine......... i wish ! lol.

I think thats a compliment you just made hahahaha. Thanks Kev.
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« Reply #277 on: June 02, 2011, 04:48:16 PM »
your brain works in a weird but good way ...

I think thats a compliment you just made hahahaha.

I think it's more of an observation mate  ;)  ;D
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« Reply #278 on: June 02, 2011, 05:04:55 PM »
Dont burst my Fragile Ego.



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« Reply #279 on: June 04, 2011, 12:15:08 PM »
I love the look of your car :) Any more plans for the paint etc? Hood bird? :)
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« Reply #280 on: June 04, 2011, 12:27:30 PM »
^^ thanks, the paint needs a couple more coats ( its a very translucent colour ) and then the clear ........ as for the hood bird, im not too sure yet.
Any suggestions?
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« Reply #281 on: June 04, 2011, 12:37:04 PM »
Any suggestions?

A vinyl top...and lots of chrome trim  ;) ;D
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« Reply #282 on: June 04, 2011, 12:47:46 PM »
Any suggestions?

A vinyl top...and lots of chrome trim  ;) ;D




Surely you jest squire !
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« Reply #283 on: June 04, 2011, 12:50:25 PM »
Jest? ME??
Only to my best mate  ;D

Now get off the web and back to work...someone has to get cracking while I enjoy retirement  :D :D
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« Reply #284 on: June 04, 2011, 03:06:35 PM »
As soon as you get a workshop, well sort out that retirement............... if you need a partner or just an employee, holla , ill be on the first flight..... f body's and hot rods........... i think we would conquer.
Power is nothing without Control.

Steve, :-)
1979 Trans am.

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