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As requested :D

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Looking great Colin

I remember getting mine back from paint 22nd Dec 2006

It was so exciting

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Alfamet wrote:As requested :D
That’s better :D :D
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Look. Something Sprint Speciale-shaped under that cover now that the body shop have completed their works.
Heading for final fit-out, MOT and many years of motoring joy ahead.
Something suspiciously Sprint-shaped leaves the body shop.
Something suspiciously Sprint-shaped leaves the body shop.
Now at last released for its final fit out.
Now at last released for its final fit out.

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Should be reindeer pulling that trailer Col 8-) :D
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KevJTD wrote:Should be reindeer pulling that trailer Col 8-) :D
:D :D :D :lol: :roll:

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I’m made up for you Colin . possibly the best Christmas present you could of asked for . It’s been a hell of a long slog but your finally getting there, The light shines brightly at the end of your tunnel
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LooLooSud33Spider wrote:The light shines brightly at the end of your tunnel
Lou
I believe you can get tablets for that Lou!

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That’s a very different tunnel your thinking of Colin
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I wonder what Colin will be doing Xmas or Boxing Day? Answers on a Christmas card. :lol:

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LooLooSud33Spider wrote:That’s a very different tunnel your thinking of Colin
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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A belated Happy New Year to everyone.
Apologies for the apparent recent radio silence. My wife's been fighting a degenerative illness so my priorities have necessarily shifted a bit.
The most important thing is that her condition has improved significantly recently now that a programme of dialysis has kicked in, although our lifestyle has obviously altered majorly. It's all good though and we're coping well with the change in circumstances and can see her overall health getting better as a result of the excellent medical care that she's receiving.
So, the Sprint's ongoing restoration has stalled a little but we're getting there. Euan and the guys at CP Garage Services have now commenced the final refit.
The car's imminent return later in the year will give both my wife Mandy and I a big boost as it'll go a long way to helping us forget about recent events. Car SOS style!

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Hi chap
Sorry to read about your wife's health. Glad it's more positive now tho .
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Hi Colin.
Sorry to hear about Mandys health issues . Glad she seems to have turned a corner
Please give her a hug from me
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As above Colin, please give our love and best wishes to Mandy
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Thanks everybody. It means a lot to us. Onwards and upwards.

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Oh, so nearly there....
With a bit of luck she'll be MOTd at the end of the month.
Final fit begins
Final fit begins
Trim pieces prepped and coated
Trim pieces prepped and coated
Door mirrors repainted semi-gloss black
Door mirrors repainted semi-gloss black
More soon.

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Cracking stuff. :D

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Coming along nicely. The end is in sight!
Well, the front end actually!
Well, the front end actually!

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Further progress photos as promised. Euan and the lads at CP Garage Services are doing a great job.
Guys. Dare I say it? After all the bad luck I think that at last we're almost there! :shock:
Fuel tank prepped and primed.
Fuel tank prepped and primed.
Fuel tank gets its top coat prior to installation.
Fuel tank gets its top coat prior to installation.
With this amount of applied protection, the Sprint wouldn't dare to rust. Would it?
With this amount of applied protection, the Sprint wouldn't dare to rust. Would it?
Several layers of underbody seal have been applied to the wheel arches.
Several layers of underbody seal have been applied to the wheel arches.
Factory accessory inner wheel arch liners added
Factory accessory inner wheel arch liners added
The front plastic liners fitted on both sides for peace of mind.
The front plastic liners fitted on both sides for peace of mind.

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Hey !!, nice one Colin.
It has been a tough trek for you, but at last it is all coming together.
Roll on the summer.

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Kegsti66 wrote:Hey !!, nice one Colin.
It has been a tough trek for you, but at last it is all coming together.
Roll on the summer.
Absolutely!!!

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Smooth sailing from here on in I hope Col ;)

It's looking great so far 8-)
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This is the best bit when it all starts to come together thick and fast with lots of little wins. Enjoy the moment. :D

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Well, here we go again. :(
With the completion of the restoration tantalisingly in sight, work has stopped again. That virus....
True to say though, I can wait a little longer. As long as everyone stays safe, it's all good for me. Take care everybody. :!: ;)

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We are so very nearly there. Finishing touches and details now....
Static seat belts introduced for safety to the rear seats.
Static seat belts introduced for safety to the rear seats.
Original Pioneer radio cassette reinstalled. This was offered as a factory option (FM reception)
Original Pioneer radio cassette reinstalled. This was offered as a factory option (FM reception)
Underside coated liberally with stoneguard to protect unrusted floorpan and to keep it that way.
Underside coated liberally with stoneguard to protect unrusted floorpan and to keep it that way.
Stay safe everyone.

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Soo close now...
Body decals added
Body decals added
Only the wheels to refinish now and the rear spoiler to add
Only the wheels to refinish now and the rear spoiler to add

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Fantastic update Colin.
So close now, not much longer.

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Looking good. Light at the end of the tunnel
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