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Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:49 pm

Simon13 wrote:Boring

Barry is the bodyshops Paparazzi pest with his camera mobile innit
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Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:44 pm

quality. 8)
when are you hoping to be on the road with this si?
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Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:38 pm

no time scale it's done when it's done really or as and when money/time allow of which we need alot!
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Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:55 pm

Simon13 wrote: Look at that painted side skirt. All the skill in the world can't hide the fact it's bent like a banana alpina tat rubbish body kit! Just got to fit it back on straight :?
Lay it on the floor in the booth for a couple of bakes or when fitted rig up a jig to hold it flat / straight and get Barry to bake it then...?

Soon straighten things out :D

Looks lubbly :wink:

* Nice work Barry, from one Paint application technician to another :mad:

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Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:00 pm

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Simon13 wrote: Look at that painted side skirt. All the skill in the world can't hide the fact it's bent like a banana alpina tat rubbish body kit! Just got to fit it back on straight :?
Lay it on the floor in the booth for a couple of bakes or when fitted rig up a jig to hold it flat / straight and get Barry to bake it then...?

Soon straighten things out :D

Looks lubbly :wink:

* Nice work Barry, from one Paint application technician to another :mad:

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The Alpina skirt is quite flexible and is bowing because of the position on the trestle. If you held it up it would go straight again.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:58 pm

they will fit straight, i made sure by playing with them for hours before it went for paint. they weren't put on straight by sytners when new though.
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Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:05 pm

When you come to put it all back together,Simon,alocate yourself a fixed time slot each week that is just 'pina time. This way you will look forward to the work,and your 'er indoors will be more understanding. Be worth the extra effort,and as you say,you have no real deadline to meet.
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Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:54 pm

:cool: That is the tits. Si that is going to look stunning when complete. They have done a top job on your E30. Look forward to seeing the finished result. :notworthy:
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Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:29 pm

come on Si you gay, get some more pics up
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Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:10 pm

it isn't home yet and i don't know if it's all finished! I'm not really worried either in a chilled way

BUT, i heard a rumour today that i'd been not happy and asked the guys to re-do some of the work.

Can i state this is BULLSH!T

thankyou much love :kiss:
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Simon13 wrote:BUT, i heard a rumour today that i'd been not happy and asked the guys to re-do some of the work.

Can i state this is BULLSH!T

thankyou much love :kiss:
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:09 pm

Get her home Si ! ( and collect screen too... )

:cool: :cool: :cool:

I heard this rumour too, myself and Ozwaldo discussed the matter and agreed, IF there were any imperfections, they would have been dealt with , end of , the panel finish is obv superb in the pix.

Green eyed monster lurking ? there's a lot of it about....

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Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:41 pm

Ant wrote:Get her home Si ! ( and collect screen too... )

:cool: :cool: :cool:

I heard this rumour too, myself and Ozwaldo discussed the matter and agreed, IF there were any imperfections, they would have been dealt with , end of , the panel finish is obv superb in the pix.

Green eyed monster lurking ? there's a lot of it about....
Who the f*cks spreading this one???!!! Jesus, have people got b0ll0x all else to do?

Barry would never let that car hit the trailer for home if there was one thing wrong. I've had a couple of bits done at his gaff now and each time they've been excellent. He's even pointed out areas where he thinks it could have been better. Christ you'd need the most powerfull miscroscope to spot them. I still can't see them now. He's a perfectionist, full stop!
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there you go but i'm not the most popular with some folks!
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:11 pm

Simon13 wrote:there you go but i'm not the most popular with some folks!
:violin: :snigger:
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:29 pm

Just a jealous hater Si, To be honest I'd say this is the resto that many of us dream of. It was always going to attract some plank that will spread shite (But that's enough about Pete)
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:35 pm

Simon13 wrote:there you go but i'm not the most popular with some folks!
I love you Si don't worry :o:
You unfortunatly suffer the same problem as i and just look like a moody fecker even when your happy :( :D :P

The cars going to make it all worthwhile in the end fear not :wink:
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:20 pm

Simon13 wrote:there you go but i'm not the most popular with some folks!
well you do have strong points of view and a wierd accent but plain jealousy seems to be the great driving force on this forum, had some joker spam my thread with comments about my car only being good for scrap, think i put that one to bed :D

still, its a shame that with all this time, effort and skill youre going to end up with a worthless turd :lol:
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beardymat wrote: wierd accent
Says thee!! :D

I dont know what there is to be jealous of, unless its the ability to get off ones arse and graft, I dont think there is anything in this thread that has been handed on a plate 8)
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beardymat wrote: wierd accent
I dont know what there is to be jealous of, unless its the ability to get off ones arse and graft, I dont think there is anything in this thread that has been handed on a plate 8)

:clap: :clap: :clap:


oh! and i like my accent, its reet normal like, tha nose!!
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:46 pm

Simon13 wrote:there you go but i'm not the most popular with some folks!
Thats because you're gay!!! :teehee:
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Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:15 am

Is it home yet si?
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nope!
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Dam it! - i wanted to clap eyes on it today as well, i'll just play the waiting game instead lol.
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Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:03 pm

Great job at doing it properly... i give you heaps of credit... it's exactly the detail id love to go into mine... money is a b*@!h :x
i can't wait to see the finished product!
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Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:28 pm

Totally and utterly fabulous. The best thread on the Zone and i'm sure it'll be one of the best E30's in the UK. Keep the piccies coming.
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Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:15 pm

Looks like a shiny turd even if it is the wrong colour ! :(
Since this is the photo gallery i must add, sick ride bruv,don't listen to da haterz, innit ! :D
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Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:13 am

it's back from the paintshop, but i have to go to work now for a few hours :(
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Looking forward to seeing and savouring the build-up progress on this one...more grease to your elbows dude :P
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Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:15 pm

Simon13 wrote:it's back from the paintshop, but i have to go to work now for a few hours :(
wow ! what a feeling.
most of the progress / control of this project, is now back in your hands.
i really do look forward to seeing your mota in the flesh 8)
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Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:49 pm

Simon13 wrote:there you go but i'm not the most popular with some folks!
.... and some folk would never go ahead with what you have.
Not that it counts for much, but anyone who actually finishes a resto like this has my full admiration. Especially those who get their hands dirty by doing some of the work themselves. Fair play mate.
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Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:32 pm

Glad to hear it's home Si. Now the long task of bodging the rest of it :D
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Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:21 pm

Thanks Dave :o

So she's finally home with a few pics

Getting off the truck

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Some shiney reflections
SAY CHEESE
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Barrys handy work with the waxoyl, it's everywhere! but this is no bad thing




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And blocked in by another turd
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Arse



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:rofl:

I hope Pacer doesn't see that picture :eek:
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