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jabe1807

Norway
192 Posts

Posted - 05 Jan 2012 :  18:40:02  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by arrocuda

quote:
Originally posted by bigt80

Top job, there is some great work going on with Fastbacks on here. I must get on with mine!!



Me too Big T.... rattle can spraying has never looked so good! I'm amazed.

Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda').


Hi Arro and Bigt.
Yes I am satisfied with the painting (I had a good day!)
I use proffesional paint and clearcoat,
to get best possible result.
What is happening whith your prosject Arro.?
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arrocuda

United Kingdom
501 Posts

Posted - 04 Jan 2012 :  08:26:35  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by bigt80

Top job, there is some great work going on with Fastbacks on here. I must get on with mine!!



Me too Big T.... rattle can spraying has never looked so good! I'm amazed.

Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda').
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UMU

United Kingdom
343 Posts

Posted - 04 Jan 2012 :  00:17:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Looking at this, i think mine needs a resto??


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bigt80

United Kingdom
1051 Posts

Posted - 31 Dec 2011 :  19:33:44  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
That's certainly a total strip down: wish mine was as good as that inside & underneath! Top job, there is some great work going on with Fastbacks on here. I must get on with mine!!
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jabe1807

Norway
192 Posts

Posted - 05 Dec 2011 :  17:09:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks to you guys.
Hope you can get some inspirations as I have had from the other prosjects on the forum. Next episode follows in some days.
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turbinecol

United Kingdom
85 Posts

Posted - 05 Dec 2011 :  13:45:49  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Looks wonderful. Pinewood is one of the best colours to have. Good luck with the next steps.
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Fastback Thomas

Belgium
423 Posts

Posted - 05 Dec 2011 :  12:35:28  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I wish I all ready was as far as you are now...
But this holiday I'm going to be busy!!!

'68 sunbeam rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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jabe1807

Norway
192 Posts

Posted - 04 Dec 2011 :  19:38:38  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Now I beginn to think that I gonna drive my Fastback next summer.
I bought that car as a prosject i North of Norway (I lives now in the south) for about 25 years ago. Now I thougt it was time to begin that good prosess to get it as fine as possible.(My wife smiles and shaiking head).
Regards Jan
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jabe1807

Norway
192 Posts

Posted - 04 Dec 2011 :  19:30:47  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Jon
Yes I am looking forward to put on the boot.
I am working with a plan to do this the best way. I will send you a pm.
Have you got some other parts?
Regards Jan
quote:
Originally posted by Jon

When you getting boot collected Jan


Hillman Avenger MK1 GT,
Commer PB Pick-Up x2,
Commer PB Panel Van,
Dodge spaceavan Auto sleeper,
Triumph Stag MK1,
Chevette HS x2,
Lancia Delta Integrale,
Fiat Mk1 Uno Turbo,
Here are some of my previous restos: http://www.turbocollective.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=1643&sid=e955c8d8a55dcf5aac9b7e2509ead07c
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4594
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4966&whichpage=1

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JPSH120

United Kingdom
1168 Posts

Posted - 04 Dec 2011 :  13:34:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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Originally posted by steve wilkinson

wow!! fantastic work - the underbody areas look like new, another great project to follow - well done


I thought the same, wish mine was that good underneath!

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Jon

United Kingdom
221 Posts

Posted - 04 Dec 2011 :  00:21:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
When you getting boot collected Jan


Hillman Avenger MK1 GT,
Commer PB Pick-Up x2,
Commer PB Panel Van,
Dodge spaceavan Auto sleeper,
Triumph Stag MK1,
Chevette HS x2,
Lancia Delta Integrale,
Fiat Mk1 Uno Turbo,
Here are some of my previous restos: http://www.turbocollective.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=1643&sid=e955c8d8a55dcf5aac9b7e2509ead07c
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4594
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4966&whichpage=1
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jabe1807

Norway
192 Posts

Posted - 03 Dec 2011 :  21:14:15  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi
Yes this is a very fine fastback. I had to repair very little rust on my car. It was sand blastered before painting, to do so good job as possible.
quote:
Originally posted by steve wilkinson

wow!! fantastic work - the underbody areas look like new, another great project to follow - well done

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steve wilkinson

United Kingdom
63 Posts

Posted - 03 Dec 2011 :  20:49:48  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
wow!! fantastic work - the underbody areas look like new, another great project to follow - well done
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jabe1807

Norway
192 Posts

Posted - 03 Dec 2011 :  20:30:49  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Here are some pictures from my working in the garage yesterday. Pinewood colour is used.

http://s1089.photobucket.com/albums/i349/jabe1807/lakkering%20innvendig/
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