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• Aug 4, 2017

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Thought I'd share these of my first legal day on the road. Very Happy with her and looking forward to finishing the interior over the winter after a summer of driving and events.

 

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I like it!!! looks really good....I really like the red armorcord trunk!

 

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Thanks, the interior isn't finished yet but is all red too. I'm having the wheels refinished in dark red as well. My neighbour has an original 289 Cobra with a red body black interior and black wheels. They'll look great next to each other.

 

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• Aug 5, 2017

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Looks great, Andy. congrats!

 

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• Aug 6, 2017

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Very nice!

 

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• Aug 6, 2017

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Beautiful. Interesting how those "roundels" (fancy word for white circles) and the removal of the bumpers give it a really aggressive, competition car look. And I've always liked the ridged bonnets and was sorry they dropped that feature.

I see you have the "TOW" points clearly labeled; do you plan to take the car racing?

 

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Editor_Reid said:

Beautiful. Interesting how those "roundels" (fancy word for white circles) and the removal of the bumpers give it a really aggressive, competition car look. And I've always liked the ridged bonnets and was sorry they dropped that feature.

I see you have the "TOW" points clearly labeled; do you plan to take the car racing?

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Hi yes I do as a participant not a competitor, I know I'm not fast but I love being part of something and the history of weekend competition behind British sports cars.

Andy

 

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• Aug 7, 2017

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Looks really nice..!
I can only dream-on....Started cutting out the floors on mine yesterday...!

 

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• Aug 8, 2017

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Ian R said:

Looks really nice..!
I can only dream-on....Started cutting out the floors on mine yesterday...!

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You've got to start somewhere! Perseverance will be the most important tool in your shop!

 

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• Aug 8, 2017

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I agree perseverance is a necessity in car restoration, This one has only taken 18 months of spare time , the last took 12 years..........and make sure you have a vision of what you want.

 

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I've had it since September last year without really touching it, but now I've started I'm thinking 18mths - 2years...

 

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Ian R said:

I've had it since September last year without really touching it, but now I've started I'm thinking 18mths - 2years...

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Well any time you need a shoulder to cry on I'm only up the road near Dorchester.

 

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Thanks....Did you do your restoration yourself

 

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• Aug 9, 2017

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I like the front numberplate. What size are the characters? Where can I get one?

 

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• Aug 9, 2017

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Yes I did....and the number plate is a British motorcycle pressed alloy rectangular one. I just Google a supplier. I have a full size one I hold on with rubber bands for mot's.