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Manny, I only noticed last night, my side rockers are already square, so I'm only going to square off the tunnel, and do the pedal boards, that should create a nice interior space for carpeting.I think it's going to look awesome when finished, all the correct edgings in place etc.
Got my bits yesterday by the way.. Thanks man.

cheers

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dont think....
It will be awesome!
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acpaterson wrote:Manny, I only noticed last night, my side rockers are already square, so I'm only going to square off the tunnel, and do the pedal boards, that should create a nice interior space for carpeting.I think it's going to look awesome when finished, all the correct edgings in place etc.
Got my bits yesterday by the way.. Thanks man.

cheers

Alan

Hi Alan
I am glad you got your parts, now the work begins.
As for the inner side rockers it is square on most speedster kit cars, on my speedster I added an additional panel to appear more authentic. As for tunnel I also added a square panel which slides over the existing tunnel to give it the square look.
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Productive weekend.

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Looks good Alan
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I can see you had a productive weekend.
I bet it was not easy marking off those rear tear drops :lol: it is really looking good
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Looking good Alan
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Your new headlights do look like a slight upgrade from what you had. :lol:
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:lol: Thanks Neels, and glad you got the old lense sorted on your car.

Gauge mods.

After re-doing the faces.
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and then the last one, the Combo gauge. To look right, I had to modify all the smaller gauges, and turn it 45 degrees.

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Dash Panel and passenger grab handle.. Not an easy job, but it's done now.
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looking good Alan.........
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8) very nice man ...
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Looks like you're having fun!
Silly question - Why do you have a Temp gauge? :?:
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912 has an oil temp gauge.
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Still not sure if I'll use it or not tho.

Spent a week acting as tour guide for 8 friends from the USA.. Today was the first day I could get on with some work. Finished the dash panels and a BIG relief, the Windscreen went back on.
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acpaterson wrote:Still not sure if I'll use it or not tho.

Spent a week acting as tour guide for 8 friends from the USA.. Today was the first day I could get on with some work. Finished the dash panels and a BIG relief, the Windscreen went back on.
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