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[mantasrme]

I like them in white, but there are lots of white ones around. How about Black

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[Retro Power]

mickappy, on 31 January 2012 - 10:09 PM, said:

cheers mate, low turbo for now. hoping to uprate when run in and ive got more money.
but for now its going to be a low turbo. not thought about there not been alot of room:(

the cross members looking great now its nearly built. well worth the the money:)

Don't panic it all fits, its just nasty to work on!

Re. colour.....no idea! Difficult one!

[robah]

mantasrme, on 02 February 2012 - 09:09 AM, said:

I like them in white, but there are lots of white ones around. How about Black

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garymanc, on 02 February 2012 - 12:08 AM, said:

silver

I like both of these, really nice , I nearly had mine painted in the Astro Silver colour, but my missus reminded me that I bought the car for the Monaco Blue.

[garymanc]

mick how about red





or

[mickappy]

yes gary, been thinking about red alot:-)  i do like the red with door decals too

[Christ]

Red FTW

Some impressive work going on, just one thing......
Looks like you know what you're doing but are those seat bars up to the job just being welded at the ends like that? normally they have spreader/reinforcing plates where they attach to the body.

[mickappy]

i pretty sure seats will be fine. we did think about that.  
and as for colour ive decided oooooon


red with door decals.  staying with org colour but a differant shade.

[Aggressor]

red great colour nice one

[Kevin Abbott]

Love red with decals, the one on the forum with the Porsche wheels looks the nuts!!

[mickappy]

another busy weekend:) the cars had 2 coats of high build primer.
i will be flattening most of next week.
will be painting the underside next weekend. along with all the nuts n crannys.

top coat soooooon:) ferrari red with black revo wheels with a polished rim.





now for beer and a chicken tikka masala:)

[Kevin Abbott]

I can't believe how fast you are doing this
It's annoying

[opelscott22]

Looking good!! fairly cracking on with it! You must tell us your secret, Id be happy to get to this stage by the summer...

Scott.

[novashed]

awesome, looking sh#t hot there, as said by others wish mine was at this stage

[mickappy]

im loving doin it at the minute:) when i got the back arches on today i just stood back n thought foooook me a manta 400:) 1st time its all
been the same colour since i got it.  cant wait for some colour....

[mickappy]

got the paint today:)  


underside to be done this weekend:)

[mickappy]

got the underside done in 2 pack along with boot and inside.





top coat will be base coat n laquer..
same colour

[robah]

Looking fantastic Mick, you are gunning this. Have you got a deadline or just pure enthusasim.

I have been productive (not as much as you) on mine and it feels good when it's coming together

[mickappy]

both mate:-) want it done for june.   am just  tryin to do a bit a day. soon gets done then:-)

[mickappy]

getting ready for topcoat

[Retro Power]

Looking very good, rapid work! Are you not flatting the quarters? Just see the guidecoat still on!?