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Re: Jason's Polara

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Just 2 cherry bombs !

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:rr:
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Stu Twin wrote: Wed Sep 28, 22 6:53 pm Just 2 cherry bombs !

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Yep and pipework that gets progressively smaller as it goes to the back, it’s horrid!
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I love this car. Great to see it getting the attention it deserves.
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Me too Adam! Yes a lot of it is very tired so I'm dealing with that and a few sympathetic mods to improve it.
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Axle all done. Now has larger 11” brakes, 3.55 suregrip, new green bearings and long KYB shocks.
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Another benefit of the later axle is it’s an inch wider so no more rubbing on the inner arches. On to the front…
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Awesome job Blue =D>

Jason might not be having much luck with his health the the mo but he's a very lucky guy having a friend like you to help him out :salute:
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Bulkhead plug is nasty so that’s going in the bin to be replaced by some multi plugs under the dash
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Ally water pump and housing fitted and brackets modified to take a Denso alternator.
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Doesn’t look like the plugs have been changed since buddy holly died….
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You're doing a great job on a great car mate and I bet you are enjoying doing it.
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I am enjoying it Del, especially since it came in with a huge pile of parts so I can just crack on with it rather than waiting for stuff all the time.
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Wiring reroute nearly complete, engine bay starting to look a lot less busy now.
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Awesome progress in such a short space of time. 8-) :salute:
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