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Fastback Thomas

Belgium
423 Posts

Posted - 19 Jul 2011 :  08:21:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Sorry my bad, what 1922 says is right mine are from alpine west midlands! SORRY http://www.sunbeam-alpine.co.uk/
They have a PDF- price list...

I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!

Edited by - Fastback Thomas on 19 Jul 2011 08:24:25
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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 19 Jul 2011 :  19:01:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Guys,

Had a chat with Sue at Alpine spares, what a refreshing change to talk to such a nice and helpful person

Hopefully have some bits ordered tomorrow.

XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 12 Aug 2011 :  20:34:38  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Got some paint on this week



XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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turbinecol

United Kingdom
85 Posts

Posted - 13 Aug 2011 :  09:27:25  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Looks superb. What is that colour?
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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 14 Aug 2011 :  07:42:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I took the bootlid over to the local paintshop, the nearest they could get to the original (inside of bootlid) was a renault colour. To be honest I was in to minds so the darkened it tad and the result is blingtastic. It's not a million miles from the original but does look pretty modern if you get my drift.



XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 19 Aug 2011 :  20:15:28  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Well assembly has started, hope the sun holds out!



XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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JPSH120

United Kingdom
1180 Posts

Posted - 19 Aug 2011 :  20:58:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Looking good Paul, I reckon an H120 grille would go well with that colour?

How difficult is it to get the bonnet badge out?

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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 21 Aug 2011 :  08:28:47  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Jason,

Bonnet badge off was super easy...bonnet badge out haven't tried yet ( still in the box/envelope of bits) Any advice?


XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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JPSH120

United Kingdom
1180 Posts

Posted - 21 Aug 2011 :  14:10:11  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I'm told the best way to get the insert out is to heat it all in the oven (gently)!

I need to do all mine, bonnet and wheels so will be interested to hear how you get on.

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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 21 Aug 2011 :  19:07:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Looks like A Monday night job when my wife is out and the kids are in bed.


XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 25 Aug 2011 :  12:54:48  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Feel like I'm on the home straight, badge insert essentially fell out



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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 25 Aug 2011 :  12:56:16  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
And the stripe is on!



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JPSH120

United Kingdom
1180 Posts

Posted - 26 Aug 2011 :  09:09:45  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Paul,

Where did you get the stripe and was it easy to stick on??

Loving the safety shoes BTW

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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 26 Aug 2011 :  09:19:55  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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Loving the safety shoes BTW


Schhh Jason ( H&S are everywhere lol)

Re stripe; picked it up from Glen. Tried applying wet on an old panel and even on a damp panel for some reason there wasn't enough surface tension to keep it straight. So ended up going on dry, it wasn't strong enough to adjust with out stretching so it is about 3mm lower than I wanted ( but whats 3mm between friends)

That said I am pleased with the way it looks and I know the dimensions are spot on

BTW I keep calling you Jason, That is your name isn't it? (poss)

XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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janmarine3

South Africa
286 Posts

Posted - 26 Aug 2011 :  11:08:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Your car is looking good man. I like the chrome around the wheel arches too, wide ones even better and under by the sills looks good too on the fastbacks, but the guys say it's rust traps.Some 195 or 205 tires will look mean too....
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