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12-22-05, 02:40 PM
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#201 (permalink)
| | Doc Watson 5 Tenths 
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Devon, UK GT40: Replica Mk I
Posts: 505
Rep Power: 10  | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Congrats Paul.... given yourself one fine present this year. | 
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12-22-05, 02:42 PM
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#202 (permalink)
| | JIMMYMAC Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scotland
Posts: 866
Rep Power: 15 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Well done Paul. | |
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12-22-05, 02:59 PM
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#203 (permalink)
| | MGNut Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tavistock, Devo GT40: C type MK1 KVA
Posts: 371
Rep Power: 8 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Paul,
well done mate. By the time I get to testing mine, they will have banned all cars!!
Happy Christman and a V8 burbling New Year | 
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12-22-05, 05:19 PM
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#204 (permalink)
| | simonjrwinter serial GT40 owner
Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex, UK GT40: GTD
Posts: 1,785
Rep Power: 24 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
fan-bloody-tastic. Well done.
Simon | |
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12-22-05, 05:45 PM
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#205 (permalink)
| | Faili F 6 Tenths 
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Axis Of Evil GT40: A Fake one
Posts: 692
Rep Power: 14 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
As Simon said,,,,Fan-Bloody-tastic. Great work/car | |
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12-22-05, 07:40 PM
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#206 (permalink)
| | Rookie 
Join Date: Jun 2004 GT40: Manchester, UK
Posts: 11
Rep Power: 5 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Paul, congratulations. Well deserved result after all your hard work. I'm inspired to really get stuck into mine after Xmas. All the best for Xmas and a Fortying 2006. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif[/img]
Paul N | |
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12-24-05, 05:38 AM
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#207 (permalink)
| | PDub 6 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London, UK GT40: Tornado
Posts: 638
Rep Power: 12 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Thanks guys, I'll report back next week. | |
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12-24-05, 02:22 PM
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#208 (permalink)
| | Brian Magee Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Newbury England GT40: GTD
Posts: 434
Rep Power: 11 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Hi Paul
I've just come across your post. Excellent news, well done. Maybe this will show others that the SVA is not the 'nightmare from hell' that a lot of people believe.
Congratulations.
Look forward to seeing it at The Fairmile in '06.
Brian. | |
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12-24-05, 03:49 PM
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#209 (permalink)
| | 2 Tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 GT40: London, England
Posts: 231
Rep Power: 9 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Well done Paul,all our long debates on what your car would fail on have proved fruitless.
looks like the Fairmile is fast becoming Tornado Country. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banana.gif[/img]
Happy Christmas
Regards
Ian | |
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12-24-05, 09:06 PM
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#210 (permalink)
| | 10 tenths
Join Date: Jun 2002 GT40: San Francisco Bay Area California USA
Posts: 1,863
Rep Power: 25 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
So now that the car is done , will you turn HER around now!!! | |
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12-25-05, 06:34 AM
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#211 (permalink)
| | PDub 6 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London, UK GT40: Tornado
Posts: 638
Rep Power: 12 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
HA ! I was actually thinking of changing my avatar to something more festive....what do you think ? | |
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12-26-05, 12:58 AM
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#212 (permalink)
| | ckouba 5 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA GT40: RCR40-31
Posts: 581
Rep Power: 10 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Oh great, now I can't read Paul's posts at work... | |
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12-26-05, 01:30 PM
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#213 (permalink)
| | Pantera1889 10 tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland,USA GT40: RCR MK1
Posts: 1,067
Rep Power: 18 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
[ QUOTE ]
HA ! I was actually thinking of changing my avatar to something more festive....what do you think ?
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I love it!!!!![img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banana.gif[/img] | |
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12-29-05, 01:34 PM
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#214 (permalink)
| | PDub 6 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London, UK GT40: Tornado
Posts: 638
Rep Power: 12 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Back to the SVA centre today to get the last few bits checked - sailed through no problem. Just aswell Geoff said to me that i should make a vin plate as it was the first thing the examiner checked ! (Although this wasn't noticed on the first test !)
On the return journey I called in at the registration office in Wimbledon and filled in all the forms , 2-3 weeks time I can drive it legally on the road. | |
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12-29-05, 01:41 PM
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#215 (permalink)
| | PDub 6 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London, UK GT40: Tornado
Posts: 638
Rep Power: 12 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Whilst driving to the test today I managed to get a bit out of shape while giving it a bit of stick in third gear, yes it will happilly spin the wheels in third and as soon as one breaks away it gets very twitchy ! I think this is a combination of salted road, 0 degree temperatures and oldish rubber - still I think a limited slip will be my first upgrade. The brakes seem ok for the road as a few people told me but on a track I think they will fade pretty quickly. Two young kids were mesmerised by it as I returned to the multi story carpark in Wimbledon "wow is that your car Mr ? " followed by jaws dropped as I started up and drove away. Seems to get a lot of attention this car ! | |
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12-29-05, 04:36 PM
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#216 (permalink)
| | aladinsane Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So Cal, USA GT40: Tornado
Posts: 723
Rep Power: 14 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
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Two young kids were mesmerised by it ....
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As I am with your a..a..a..a..avatar [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
You'll get used to the attention, just always need to allow and extra 5-10 min when going to the gas station. Never fails to get a crowd. Gotta love it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Your first pic, with the BMW645 next to you, took me for a loop. Had it been in my colors, you'd see what I see when my garage door opens [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Car looks great, congratulations, something to be proud of [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img] | |
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12-30-05, 10:12 AM
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#217 (permalink)
| | Ron Earp Site Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 3,896
Rep Power: 54  | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Paul,
I wish to congratulate you on your efforts and hard work. I really like to see these build threads for the replicas on the board as I think they really add a lot of meat to the forum and encourage others to take on a project that are first glance might seem impossible. Great job with the car and I wish you luck with the driving part! Make sure you continue with driving impressions!
Ron | |
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12-30-05, 10:53 AM
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#218 (permalink)
| | Mark Worthington Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,786
Rep Power: 24 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Paul,
You have my respect and congratulations for the steadfast and focused manner in which you built your Tornado. You are an inspiration to all of us! It must be great to drive. | |
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12-30-05, 06:54 PM
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#219 (permalink)
| | Hershal Byrd 10 tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix GT40: RF
Posts: 1,262
Rep Power: 19 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Paul,
That is outstanding !!
Best avatar I've ever seen.. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
The GT ain't too bad either. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/1poke.gif[/img]
Paul, now the fun starts...congratulations!
Hersh [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] | |
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12-30-05, 07:07 PM
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#220 (permalink)
| | PDub 6 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London, UK GT40: Tornado
Posts: 638
Rep Power: 12 | Re: PW Tornado Build pics
Thanks guys, I'm going to do a bit of paint prep over the weekend and then collect Ians car that needs finishing ! Get it in my garage for build number two ! | |
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