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Offline RafM

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New ish members car progress
« on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 04:29:27 AM »
Thought I would post a couple of pictures of my TC, I bought this as a partly restored example a little while ago but only got started properly around 6 months ago. Much of the mechanical and chassis work was already done. For some reason there is a new bodyshell. This needed a lot of work to get in order, especially the doors which were a truly awful fit. I'm pretty happy with the finished result and just need to do a final compound and polish. I have started on the interior and wiring now, hopefully get finished by the end of Summer this year.

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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 05:54:50 AM »
RafM...

Glad to have you with us, keep up the good work. It's a really nice looking piece of kit.
I'm curious on the wheel selection, do you know the brand?

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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 06:36:53 AM »
She’s beautiful, RafM! I love the Gold Leaf livery! Keep us posted on your progress!

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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 06:38:14 AM »
Oh, and  :Welcome:

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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 07:07:48 AM »
I've got no idea about the wheels, they are in good condition but really need a polish up. They have new tyres & balance weights fitted so I'll probably make a decision as a last job.

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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 09:17:01 AM »
RafM  :Welcome:
Love the paint job! Looks familiar. I am hoping to also do the door graphic. Do you have a file for it or the dimensions?
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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 09:27:10 AM »
Beautiful Europa! Your project is coming along nicely. Oh, and welcome to the forum. Cheers  :beerchug:
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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 09:36:23 AM »
Hello RafM,

 :Welcome:

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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 09:47:32 AM »
RafM  :Welcome:
Love the paint job! Looks familiar. I am hoping to also do the door graphic. Do you have a file for it or the dimensions?
Sandy

I don't know if there are any official dimensions, I got my graphics from this company, I think you could easily find a vinyl supply company that could make a set up.
https://www.isaydingdong.co.uk/shop/search.php?q=gold+leaf&searchbutton=Search

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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #9 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 10:08:26 AM »
Wow! Thanks for the link.
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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #10 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 10:16:55 AM »
 :Welcome: I actually like a Europa in Gold Leaf livery better the JPS.  I look forward to your progress.

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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #11 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 10:23:57 AM »
 :Welcome:

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   Beautiful car! X2 or 4 on the scheme.
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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #12 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 10:44:23 AM »
:Welcome: I actually like a Europa in Gold Leaf livery better the JPS.  I look forward to your progress.

I already had a JPS in Black/gold many years ago. I repainted it and then crashed it badly as soon as I finished!

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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #13 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 12:30:29 PM »
That is going to be beautiful when finished!
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Re: New ish members car progress
« Reply #14 on: Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 12:41:45 PM »
RafM - I couldn't agree more with all the comments made so far, so I won't repeat them.
Can you please tell me what your approach will be regarding the fitting of the windscreen and trim - where will you source these items from as I am presently looking for the same.