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A shot after a first fresh coat of paint!

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GULP!
 
Wow, now I feel like a poor relative.
 
It's a replica, Nial. Hand hammered sheet aluminium over wooden bucks. My friend & ex partner is the head of the operation in New Zealand... they cut those wheels from BILLET!! I'll post a few more shots if ya'll wanna see 'em. He sends me an e-mail with progress pix now and again. They're doin' a 250 TR as well.
 
For reference, here's a shot of an original XK-SS. It looks like Doc's friend has the curves right, for sure.

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[ The photos were taken in the spectator parking area at Lime Rock in July, 1959. This was the day Roger Ward wupped all the big sporty-car names in a Forumla Libre event. Ward drove a 1.7 liter midget (not MG) with a 1 speed transmission, solid axles, and rear brakes only. ]
 
Geez Louise thats nice.
 
They've used the original plans for these cars, so they should be very accurate.

The taillamp sconces:

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And before mounting...

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Another "in process":

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and my "pet" endeavor:

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Ain't THAT th' truth! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
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