my 3.0s restoration

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chap280
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my 3.0s restoration

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mini
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Post by mini »

cracking work there mate keep up the work
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Scandalous bit of resto! Very nice!
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Wow, I am really jelious about that, Wonderful work, keep it up.
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chap280
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thanks for comments.heres a few more picsImage
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Blimey! Seriously impressed with that. How long has it all taken?
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chap280
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thanks mate.i have my own body shop,so only work on it at weekends or if i havent much work on,il do a bit.5 months to this stage,atb paul
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Jaysus wept. That's some job.
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shes painted.a very long day but shes paintedImage
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that is amazing paintwork! i cant wait until mine looks gleaming!
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soundproofing in and wiring back in placeImage
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This Capri is going to be amazing
Great work dude, keep it up im loving the pictures!

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thanks jake.heres some more pics.doors on and fuel tank inImage
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Almost looks too good to use. Will it just be a show car or is going on the road?
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summer use only but will use as much as i can
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finaly got a good tailgate.a few dents but no rust.repaired and painted tailgate and fuel flap,and painted bonnetImage
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I'm amazed by this! Amazing work.
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WHOA. From mint aero (green, brown and bubbly) to minter. Cracking work. What are your rates? ;)
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Re: my 3.0s restoration

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started fitting up the engine bay yesterday and this morning.also put the bonnet/tailgate and steering column on.got to line up the bonnet and tailgateImage
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