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Old 20-10-2009, 03:06 PM   #151
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Looking good FordMFP

Question: Will you lose the extra brake light on the rear window? ;)
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Old 20-10-2009, 03:09 PM   #152
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Sunday...bet ya cant wait!
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Old 20-10-2009, 03:41 PM   #153
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gcg2503- I will try to mate, Unfortunatly NZ laws say that if a car is reregistered because the plates were dead the car must have a high stop light!! Im friendly with my local warrant place though so hopefully he will let me off!!

Geez Louise- Hell yes i am like a kid a week before Christmas lol
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Old 20-10-2009, 07:26 PM   #154
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Stunning build - just stunning. I'm dribbling...
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Old 20-10-2009, 11:22 PM   #155
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mate the coupe looks stunning, love the wheels, awesome job
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Old 21-10-2009, 06:05 AM   #156
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Neeek - Cheers mate, I just read your build thread and your wagon is mean!!

XA_GT351 - Thanks bud, To get a comment like that from someone with such a beautiful XA is Awesome!! Your car is fantastic and i have been watching your build thread in awe!!!!!
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Old 21-10-2009, 09:53 AM   #157
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Looks awesome mate - Bet Sunday seems like such a long way away eh

Did you have to revin the coupe? If so - how did it go? Have any hassles at all? Apparently the revin guys here are nazi's - so I'm looking for a place thats fair and honest to have mine revinned (oneday)
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Old 21-10-2009, 10:39 AM   #158
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Hey bud

Yeah its seems like a year away lol

Nah luckily when i bought mine it had aleardy been revinned just needed panel,paint,wheels and interior done, But from what i heard they were pretty picky with it!! They made the guy take the sills off to inspect inside them etc, Pretty over the top really but great for me as it was completley stripped and sandblasted so its free of rust now!!

I think so long as you have a engineer keeping an eye on the build and document all the repairs with photos showing you have done it properly you should be sweet
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Old 21-10-2009, 04:44 PM   #159
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They made the guy take the sills off to inspect inside them etc,

They can't do that legally. A good example of nazi inspectors going beyond their brief and rules set down by the LTSA
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Old 25-10-2009, 11:52 PM   #160
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It really is a budget build lol Im so stoked with how its coming up, Its my dream car since i was a little fullah and had the moffat coupe wallpaper in my room!!!

Hahahahaa,, what a nostalgia trip!!! I had that Moffat 1-2 wallpaper in my bedroom too!! how cool was that wallpaper? like to have a dozen rolls of it now to do the shed!!, Awesome coupe bro! jealous azzzzzzzz!! Well done!!
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Old 26-10-2009, 07:17 PM   #161
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LOL Yeah it was wicked wallpaper mate!! Wish they would make it again!! A mate of mine found a roll of it in the house he bought so when i see him next i'll get a pic of it and post it up.
Cheers im pretty happy with how its coming along :
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Old 04-11-2009, 07:59 PM   #162
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Well guys i finally got the coupe home tonight, Ive got to take it back next week for a couple of little touch ups but otherwise its all done WOOHOO just got to take it for a wof and then its cruising time!!!

Heres a couple of before pics to refresh your memory and the latest pics











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Awesome work FordMFP

I have really enjoyed following your build thread

If i am not mistaken I can see the reason why you barred the white interior in one of the pictures!

Enjoy driving her out on the roads mate
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Old 04-11-2009, 08:12 PM   #164
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Fantastic Dwayne Far out that looks beautiful!!

Time to change your avatar my friend
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Old 04-11-2009, 08:36 PM   #165
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gcg2503 lol yep thats my little whipper snappers!! They can change the colour of there clothes in less than an hour so god knows what damage the would have done to white interior!!

Geez louise Thanks im so stoked to finally get it back!! As soon as ive got it road legal we will be Cruuuuuuuuuisng big time!!
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Old 04-11-2009, 08:40 PM   #166
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looks fuuking great mate : )we need a coupe cruze over your way how many can you fit in at your place :
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lol Thanks mate, we can fit heaps over here bud!! Just bowl over when ever
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Now all we need is Video footage
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That's just absolutely brilliant mate - you must be over the moon.

Congrats - next Beach Hop ya reckon
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any thoughts on a over seas cruze col??
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Old 04-11-2009, 10:38 PM   #172
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Awesome stuff! That is one hot mama of a coupe. Congrats and enjoy@
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Old 04-11-2009, 11:05 PM   #173
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Well I know our cars are heavenly to drive Pat..but they won't drive on water...

I am up for a trip to New Zealand...just let us know when...sure we can arrange something
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Video footage is a good idea Col, I'll have to get that sorted!!

Cheers guys im really stokedwith the result, Theres a couple of little blemishes here and there but considering the whole panel/paint job only cost 4g im over the moon!!

xbcoupenz- beach hop will definatly be on the list of events!!

Col and Pat if you ever come over let me know we can sort accomodation and stuff out over here for ya!! The bonus is the town i live in has a racetrack so if you come over i can let you know when a nzv8 or musclecar meeting is on!!
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Old 05-11-2009, 09:40 AM   #175
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: Choice stuff Mate. Ive been watching your thread and you coupe has come along beautifully. Now its time to enjoy :
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Just been having another perve at your car mate - that interior is just beautiful. I WANT IT!!!

Kudos to the guy who did it.
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Old 05-11-2009, 01:29 PM   #177
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The photos look better than what it is mate, I did everything but the front seats which im not 100% happy with so i will respray them to better match the back seat until i can save up for a full retrim!!
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Old 01-06-2010, 05:55 AM   #178
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Hey guys heres a couple of new pics since ive lowered the front a bit



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Old 01-06-2010, 11:59 AM   #179
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Very Very nice!!!!!!!
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looks heap better with the front dropped really nice job fordmfp!!! looks tough as!!!!!
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