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newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« on: Monday,December 14, 2015, 11:09:36 PM »
Morning all,
I'm new to this forum, I have recently acquired a 72 twink that needs TLC ...... famous last words!
I'll try to upload some pics
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #1 on: Monday,December 14, 2015, 11:15:23 PM »
The plan is to restore it .... eventually
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 01:06:36 AM »
Welcome to the forum. I am just up the road from you in Norfolk, and I am restoring 6, so if you need any practical advice, I am not far away.

Alex in Norfolk, (near Fakenham).
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 01:29:38 AM »
Thanks Alex,
I've restored a twink in the past, thick end of 30 years ago, this one will have to wait it's turn as I've also a +2 to do  ::)
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 05:08:02 AM »
  :Welcome:

I guess you don't have enough to keep you busy with your +2!

What are your plans for them?
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 05:53:05 AM »
Quote from: BDA on Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 05:08:02 AM
  :Welcome:

I guess you don't have enough to keep you busy with your +2!

What are your plans for them?

They are part of my little collection, which currently consists of the '72 Europa TC, '74 Elan+2S/130/5, '69 Elan S4 FHC, '99 Elise S1 and a '99 Caterham Supersport, do I need  :help: ?
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 06:06:08 AM »
 :Welcome: you have the collection of my dreams!!!  ;)
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 06:56:23 AM »
Nice collection! I'm particularly envious of your Elan S4!! There was a time when I could jump into my Europa, but that was more than a couple of decades ago - of course once I'm in, it's all good! Besides all the other nice things about Elans, they are easier to get into!
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 07:34:24 AM »
For your viewing pleasure  8)
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 07:49:05 AM »
 :coolpic:
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #10 on: Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 07:57:23 AM »
Tadda
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #11 on: Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 08:10:34 AM »
Very nice collection!!!
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #12 on: Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 08:16:07 AM »
Welcome to the forum. That is a fine little collection you have going there. I really wouldn't mind parking a +2 in my garage myself. Looking forward to seeing more of the Europa once you get going on it. Cheers  :beerchug:
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #13 on: Tuesday,December 15, 2015, 08:28:33 AM »
Hi and  :Welcome:  from another UK owner.   

I've always said there's no such thing as having too many toys in the box,  glad to see someone else with the same mindset  ;)

Brian

(also with an Elan S3 & Elise S1....  good choices ! )
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Re: newbie here, 72 twink in the UK
« Reply #14 on: Wednesday,December 16, 2015, 10:22:14 AM »
     :Welcome:          Welcome, nice selection of cars, good luck with the rebuilds
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