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Hybrids
3rd May 2010, 03:12 PM
The recent race at Mallory Park saw me being collected by a backmarker on the last lap while running 3rd.

Video here:http://www.vimeo.com/11027361

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/05/4532498702_841d146493-1.jpg

We straightened the chassis rails as best they would last weekend
A trial fit of the panels had panel gaps that even an Austin Maxi would be embarrassed with

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4567678657_dffa40d947.jpg

Fortuantly having the donor car meant I could chop bits out.

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Trial fit before tacking

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Then stripped back down to be welded

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Panels fitted back on and it's as good as it's going to be

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/05/4567686965_1e57386911-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/05/4574899196_db78aa393a-1.jpg

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Couple of snotters and a suicidal insect to contend with

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/05/4574904368_172545ebe5-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/05/4574905026_82d668967e-1.jpg

Big thanks go to CabbyDave & Kevs AW11 for helping me secure bits needed.

regards
Gareth

mr2mk1chick
6th May 2010, 08:34 AM
glad you got it sorted. it sounded liek quite a big job when i read the parts you needed etc.
you are lucky to have a nice garage to work in to get all that done.
when's your next race?

Hybrids
9th May 2010, 06:33 AM
Thanks

The next race is Snetterton on May 30th