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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Yep don't even get me started on that it's the wrong fecking one !!!

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Quick check on the tunnels tonight but getting Robs MK2 ready for the Dukeries Rally on the 8th couple of repairs done, repaired the mounting for the Proflex canister and remake some new rear bumper brackets ready for paint and the alternator needs looking at just needs a clean and a spanner check ready for the 8th

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Huxley View Post
    Quick check on the tunnels tonight but getting Robs MK2 ready for the Dukeries Rally on the 8th couple of repairs done, repaired the mounting for the Proflex canister and remake some new rear bumper brackets ready for paint and the alternator needs looking at just needs a clean and a spanner check ready for the 8th
    come and get mine ready for the dukeries too!!!! lol may even have the bodies on by then???

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    You need to get rid of that gravel rash on the side of the car before the 8th

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    gravel rash on the side not as worrying as the one on the roof!!!lol not worried most dents popped out going to glue wing for now!

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Well even bigger hole cut in the car tonight ! my god the Group 4 Fabrications tunnel is HUGE lol

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Bit more done tonight got he front tunnel in just a couple of patches to do then fit the bulkhead strengthening plate then start on the rear diff tunnel

    My mate Andy says he's going to call into the local DAF dealer to pick up a 12 speed box because the tunnel so big


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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Will a Tractive fit in that hole or is it limited to a 60G??

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Right the tunnels are in bit of grinding to finish off the to get it back on the spit and carry on







    Cheers Rob

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    Ahhhhh all refreshed after your Dirty weekend away!!!! get on with the car and ready for dukeries!!!

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Yea yea I think Robs car just needs a clean now the alternators done ?

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    mine 1)tripcomputer lies!!! 2)tracking check after modding rack 3) move extinguisher nozel moved under bonnet 4) spanner check

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    updates/work seems to have slowed down!

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    Been in Nottingham and Hull - back on it tonight!

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    We just repaired the chassis rail on the front




    Need to repair the other side as well !


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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Small repair on the rear chassis rail last night going to chop a notch out for the atlas axle to go travel up a bit higher, need to get the rest of the old link boxes out oh what fun can be had with a plasma cutter

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    need a tig welder/plasma cutter!!!! that is next on the shopping list

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Great work there Paul. looks awesome.

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Geordie View Post
    need a tig welder/plasma cutter!!!! that is next on the shopping list
    Geordie you know "you're" not supposed to use a plasma cutter unsupervised And without Adult supervision LOL

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Quote Originally Posted by GTE 16v View Post
    Great work there Paul. looks awesome.
    Cheers Dave you'll have to call over one night and have a look

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Come on Paul, whats been happening? Is it nearly finished?

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Update photos?

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Sorry been busy LOL

    Right we have been busy in the workshop doing all sorts of bits and pieces on the car tonight we ave repaired the NSR lower window frame due to tin worm, the front bulkhead reinforcing plates fitted, new home made floor seat cross member fitted more chassis rail repairs done just a couple more bits to do on the rails a couple of little repairs to do on the front floor wheel well then the hard bit comes to start on the 15" tubs and turrets !!! My new rear seat crossmember s should be here this week I ave had full size tall plates made for the back didn't like the add on bits above the old crossmember !






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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Good work.whete are you in thatcham mate im over that way alot

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    I'm in Lower way hang on but Steve says your mad as a box of frogs lol

    That's Steve Dance I look after his CCTV and all that over there and we were talking about Turbosport and the locals on it he allways remembers you coming sideways towards him in the grab-loader lol, my cars up my mates Robs workshop near Tadley so far it's been 51 nights from about 21.00 - 02.00 our normal nocturnal sessions lol, Rob rally's a mk2 1600 xm forest car

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2





    Rear rail next



    Ah the wonders of the plasma cutter a small cut to gain a bit of space




    Then on to the tubs !!!

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Looks awsome.


    im from newbury. Recently bought a mk2 escort project. Its a basingstoke car from new so local!

    Didnt realise so many people around here. Iv been in mk2 fiesta scene before this. Had a silver mk2 xr2 may have seen around newbury area.

    may have to try organise a meet unless there is one. Only one I know is basigstoke passionford.

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    nice work so far m8, your not hanging around with it that GRP4 tunnel is outrageous btw didnt realize they were so big...

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Great Job so far mate! A bloody train could go through that tunnel lol

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    One of my mates said to me you could fit a DAF truck box in that lol

    We had to take Robs2 engine out the other day for a quick rebuild before the Tempest Rally my god that was hard work I think mine might be a tad easier lol

    We will back to the grindstone soon as the rally season is just coming to the end so I will be putting some updates up
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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    A bit more work done on the old girl rear chassis rials by the spring hangers we have a be toy in the Worksop a floor mounted wide throat Shrinker stretcher great for getting curves etc on some of the bits we are going to be doing on the old girl

    This horror we found under a plate !!!



    Getting there



    Three separate parts of the chassis rail remade and the result, I also remade the internal strengthening plate on the front spring hanger



    Now to repair this buy cutting a scollop out to the the axle up a bit higher we have already done this on the near side and repaired the chassis rail

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    I know it looks bad with the holes in the floor and the inner arches but they are all coming out for new 15" tubs and turrets

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Repaired the rear rail and scalloped it out for some extra lift and left the flange off for the new turrets and tubs






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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    ah wee bit oh there m8

    comeing on tho

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Remade both end plate of the chassis rail last night plus a few other jobs now to make a start on fitting new rear wheel and tank wells then the 15" tubs


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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Were they the remains of a previous rear panel - anyone know?

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    seems to have slowed down???? is it too cold??

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    Never too cold !!!!! Well maybe lol

    A new bit turned up today rear skuttle




    Looks very well made too

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    Re: Mk2 X-Pack to Tarmac Arched MK 2

    express steel part eh m8
    wouldnt be cheap


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