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You still got that sunroof Mick?

And Chris, the rear suspension is a de dion back axel set up, so there are only dampers, the spring is a leaf type direct to the de dion tube, a la old skool Lotus 7 (just a big bigger ;))
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I dont think so Chris , I will have a root around in the shed , if its still there your welcome to it mate ,

If I find it I will bring it down next month when I come down for me oliday
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Cheers mate! I've been thinking it'd be nice in fake, but most likely just to replace the slightly tatty one in Kar ;) Don't think chopping holes in the rally car roof is the best plan...
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So Chris... what is it exactly that makes it a rally car? :wink:
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The fact that he might possibly think about doing some rallies in it at some point in the future if he ever finishes his other car?
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redline wrote:wasn't it one of Petes 300's that had a swimming pool in the back ?
Nah, that was my parents FWD 460 rubbish! A typical 400. That was due to the rear cluster seal. That reminds me, I'll take that off and seal it with some sealant and refit it for them before it starts raining again!

300's hold water in places, such as the boot and front valance if parked facing downhill, but I've not had any problems in any car of leaks inside.

The sunroof panels are pants, very very thin and it's a good idea once you know how to remove the trim panel, to take that off, slide it back and then get some rust proofing in there. If you see bubbles in the paint on top, it's too late, prevention is better than cure! Also, any stone chips in it, get a touch up pen to prevent it rusting from the outside!

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SteveP wrote:So Chris... what is it exactly that makes it a rally car? :wink:
The fact *if* it decides it wants to wave its wheels in the air, I want the roof to still be there :P
Nick C wrote:The fact that he might possibly think about doing some rallies in it at some point in the future if he ever finishes his other car?
Erm, well, yeah. Hmmmm. When my supervisor lets me go home... :cry:
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Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
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