The Diddler's Resto ** NEW PICCIES** 10/10/12

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Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:04 pm

Stunning, simply stunning. :drool: A true credit to Matt, he does fantastic work.
town325i wrote:Some chromies came with the green tint glass
As standard with chromies that had air con, or an optional extra on all. :D
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DanThe wrote:Your going to cringe when I attack that NS inner wing with a drill to fit the E36 airbox :)
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :clin: :clin: :cry: :cry:
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Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:10 pm

Awesomeness.

Dirty 6 airbox to be fitted with double sided tape I reckon.
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Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:27 pm

Very nice, shiny red does look awesome :cool: :cool:
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Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:34 pm

Wow. Looks better then brand new. How was that welding done in the footwell? Looks like nothings happened.
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Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:30 pm

Few teaser shots for you.

Staright form the booth, finish straight from the gun :drool: :drool:

The doors, bootlid and bonnet all painted now, should be going up this week sometime so expect more piccies...... :D :D

Not long now

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Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:35 pm

That is going to be some fooking car my friend. Looks amazing. Once you have a proper donk in there you will be laughing. :cool:
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Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:39 pm

That is looking superb ,Paul.
Does Matt charge extra for Mooredoors :?: :wink:
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Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:47 pm

gooner1 wrote:That is looking superb ,Paul.
Does Matt charge extra for Mooredoors :?: :wink:
if so a cab will be half price :D .


red hot m8 8)
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Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:53 pm

Lacquered arches FTW!! :D

You will have to be careful putting this back together 8O
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Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:04 pm

That is a brillant paintjob there, but its not a real moredoor, proper ones have tailgates on them.
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Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:07 pm

They do indeed Phil. winkeye
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You Diddler are a very sick man. :D
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Nice Paul, very :cool:
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Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:01 pm

Looking sweet Paul :D

lemme know when your coming up I will nip down to Matts :D
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Very nice Mr Diddler 8) 8)
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stunning work credit to you :cool:
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Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:44 pm

Paul that looks Bang Tidy :D Matt's work is pure sex. I can't wait for one of my rusty turds to get some of this treatment. :cool:
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Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:48 pm

These shots hot off the press from Matt, will be picking her up next week :D :D :D

Pictures do the talking.................

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Pictured next to some scrap turd :D :D

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Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:52 pm

Looks very nice i saw it at mats the other day when i picked the sa shitter up.
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Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:57 pm

I've seen it in the flesh too, stunning 8)
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Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:12 pm

shocking waste of good paint if you ask me :tongue:

cant wait to see this car take shape with all the new bits paul has in stock, should be a complete stunner.
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Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:14 pm

Now dont be shy with the waxoil gun winkeye
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Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:41 pm

As Dan has said, waxoil waxoil waxoil.

Looks amazing :cool:
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Sun Aug 22, 2010 3:55 pm

Very nice :drool:
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Sun Aug 22, 2010 4:29 pm

Sooooo nice!

Cant wait to see this built up and morsel laden! :cool:
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Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:21 am

looking great Paul,

should have this nailed together in a few days ? :D
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Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:17 pm

looks lovely mate 8)
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Phat with a PH! :cool:
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Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:31 pm

It really does look good..can't wait for Mat to start work on mine..just waiting for the insurance company.. :(
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Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:37 pm

Looking good fella!
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Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:51 pm

sod the waxoil... need the biggest plastic bag in the work and a meguiers care worker :)

Just out of interest how much does a full strip down and rust removing/painting cost?..Could you Pm me please Matt at some point please.. just need a ballpark figure so i can save and find the right shell



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Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:40 pm

watch this space tonight winkeye winkeye :D
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The_Diddler wrote:watch this space tonight winkeye winkeye :D

I have been watching this space for months :roll: winkeye
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