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janmarine3
South Africa
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Posted - 02 May 2013 : 07:02:55
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I have to say that you and all the guys on this forum who tackled their own bodywork and painting have done top work . My Ser 3 is bubbling on the doors and I am not about to do it myself, that is a job that has to be tackled seriously with the right tools and skills...so - no spare bucks at the moment so it will have to rust in peace for now.
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jabe1807
Norway
192 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2013 : 23:05:42
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Yes, Jan, I think it is important to do the best possible work on these cars. I have repaired cars mecanic and bodywork for about 30 years. So I hope my car will be as good as possible. I do all the work myself, exept outside painting. My friend is professional and he will do the paint outside my car(cheap i hope). I an wery impressed to see the wery serious restoring on the Sunbeams.
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bigt80
United Kingdom
1052 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2013 : 19:51:42
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quote: Originally posted by janmarine3
I have to say that you and all the guys on this forum who tackled their own bodywork and painting have done top work . My Ser 3 is bubbling on the doors and I am not about to do it myself, that is a job that has to be tackled seriously with the right tools and skills...so - no spare bucks at the moment so it will have to rust in peace for now.
Yes; second that 100%. Some remarkable work done and shown on here. I'm OK at patching up and some mechanicals; put's me to shame! Still great there are others more skilled and that they should like Rapier's to boot! |
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janmarine3
South Africa
286 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2013 : 11:47:16
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tell you what ...say I had 2 million pounds spare... My dream car would be to put a tiger engine in my ser 3, the latest tech diff, gearbox and suspension and all that goes with all that - like top mags, low and wide as can go, best leather interior with all the bells..I would pop it in a Hercules, ship it over to you guys on this forum and ask you's nicely to make it over for me....would that be cool or what ... |
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jabe1807
Norway
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jabe1807
Norway
192 Posts |
Posted - 09 Apr 2014 : 20:44:29
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Hi Here are some pics. I am driving My replica to the painter in december. In 2 weeks from now, the car is then Pinewood green (I hope)
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Fastback Thomas
Belgium
423 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2014 : 09:11:21
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Lets hope It looks good in two weeks... ;) I wish I was able to say my car was painted in two weeks as I'd have it ready by summer than!!!
Keep up the good work! ;)
'68 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO} '73 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {AAD 781863 } I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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jabe1807
Norway
192 Posts |
Posted - 15 Apr 2014 : 23:21:13
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Hi Thomas. I will give you some pictures as soon as the car is painted. The problen is that my friend have no hurry, but time will come. Regards Jan |
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1180 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2014 : 23:00:49
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What's happening Jan, is the car green yet?!
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jabe1807
Norway
192 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jul 2014 : 22:21:56
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Hi, yes the car is green, and I hav worked as much as possible on it. Here are some pictures taken to day. I have problems with an oil leak from the speedodrive. I have new o-ring, but any know if it is possible to have a new oil seal?
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Fastback Thomas
Belgium
423 Posts |
Posted - 06 Aug 2014 : 20:28:34
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Looking good Jan!!
I've recently replaced the oil ring, not a problem there.. even if it doesn't seem to be badly flattened it will fail.. We just bought a general replacement with the right dimensions and the oil leak had disappeared!
'68 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO} '73 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {AAD 781863 } I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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