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Hanley
United Kingdom
126 Posts |
 Posted - 14 Sep 2011 : 21:24:54
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Thanks Guys
I think it all took about 8 weeks, lots of late nights and weekends....
The kids kept me motivated, they wanted to go back to school in it
This will be my daily driver, rain or shine. The next one will be mega special ( jees have I got the bug or what??)
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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Fastback Thomas
Belgium
423 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2011 : 19:05:50
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jealous!!!
It all seemed to go so fast..
Nice car, Paul!
Thomas
'68 sunbeam rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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bigt80
United Kingdom
1052 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2011 : 18:11:53
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Yes; well done Paul; put a lot of us - well me - to shame, but when I get back I'll have another go at the kack-hander. Car looks great and indeed another one saved! Top man!  |
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steve wilkinson
United Kingdom
63 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2011 : 14:13:35
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Looking great there Paul - well done!
Is that Aztec Gold? - reminds me of my old H120 back in the day.
Keep the pics coming |
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Hanley
United Kingdom
126 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2011 : 07:17:09
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Could we move off alignment now please  
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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Fastback Thomas
Belgium
423 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2011 : 20:57:39
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I've also seen that problem on any rapier,
but the fastback don't have spring , just hinges..
So when you see a rapier fastback with that problem, it's not because the hinges are to strong, but it's possible that it happens on a series...
'68 sunbeam rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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janmarine3
South Africa
286 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2011 : 05:56:51
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Talk about bonnet alignment - Most of the series Rapiers have this problem that the bonnet sides are sort of 'kinked' half way up , I think it is due to the bonnet springs that are so heavy . When the bonnet is closed one can press down on the sides and the 'kink' goes away. Have the fastbacks got the same problem ?
I have thought about putting in gussets under the 'rain' rim or maybe telescopic struts and remove the springs but then there are originality issues again . |
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Jon
United Kingdom
221 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2011 : 23:06:36
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Looks great, another one saved and soon to be back on the road 
Hillman Avenger MK1 GT,
Commer PB Pick-Up x2,
Commer PB Panel Van,
Dodge spaceavan Auto sleeper,
Triumph Stag MK1,
Chevette HS x2,
Lancia Delta Integrale,
Fiat Mk1 Uno Turbo, |
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Hanley
United Kingdom
126 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2011 : 20:26:37
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Thanks Derek
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 - 07 Sep 2011 : 20:25:29
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haha, To be honest the front end was a absolute arse to get lined up ( or not)
If you squint, it all looks straight (ish)
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 - 07 Sep 2011 : 15:13:58
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Bonnet alignment looks a bit off.......
(jealous that you've already finished......me?)
Nice one Paul, looks ace.
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1922
United Kingdom
549 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2011 : 13:43:32
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Looks good - nice shine
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Hanley
United Kingdom
126 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2011 : 11:54:18
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Thanks Jan,
I'm really pleased with the "cash strapped" resto, it wont win a concours but does make me and other road users smile.
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 - 07 Sep 2011 : 10:08:11
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That looks awesome Paul  Well done .
Regards
Jan. |
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Hanley
United Kingdom
126 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2011 : 09:41:55
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And here we go..........
Still to do
Bushes and suspension upgrades
Engine Service and Tune
Poss a custom exhaust
Change G/box and axle oil
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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Restoration Now Started!
