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Interesting project - and a twist on the hardtop.

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If you frequent the MG thread you might have met Saltiga who live in Australia. We have been chatting and he sent me a few pics. The magnitude of the project made me think others might want to see. Plus there is a twist. (and who doesn't love a twist)

His first project is Big Healey which he got from Texas.

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as found.

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Part Way

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and finished

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But here is the twist:

He acquired this

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which gave him the skills to do this

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and this

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which led to this

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and finally this - amazing!

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So now he is doing this:

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which involves this:

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and this

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I am so very impressed!
 

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Impressive indeed!

All it takes is luck, time, dedication, skills ... and a LOT of $$$!

(How does one "acquire" a trimaran?)
 
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Impressive indeed!

All it takes is luck, time, dedication, skills ... and a LOT of $$$!

(How does one "acquire" a trimaran?)

The same way one acquires a car - they follow you home! (It followed me, can I keep it?)
 

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And I thought I was doing good when I changed
the oil in the Midget!
 
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