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Today, at the NEC Classic Car Show, I met a very happy man. He was pleased to tell anyone who wanted to know what the chassis he was proudly standing next to was and how the bodywork in his possesion related to it. He was also willing to tell you what his plans and intentions for the project...

£68,000? Its $64,000 Stateside. Alex

Yes, I agree, there can be over restoration. But, (why is there always a 'but') there comes a time when replacing old with new is the only way to go. You can't weld rust. I love originality and get picky about changing even a bolt to new non-standard. So I appreciate that it is nice to have...

www.racingicons.com Check it out. If you have'nt seen it before you will be impressed........40's, naked ones at that. Regards, Alex

Hi (again) Simon, As to metal bashing. You should sign up at your local college for a metal work / welding course. For around 100 ish quid for a year you get access to all the professional metal work tools and light industrial machinery you could need. Metal cutting guillotines, power...

Hi Simon, Recent quotes for: Aluminium - 1.2m * 2.4m thickness 3mm £48.00 +VAT S/S - 1.25m * 2.5m thickness .9mm £49.00 + VAT S/S - 1m * 2m thickness .9mm £33.00 +VAT That was from ASC in Northampton who I have no financial interest in whatsoever - Tel: 01604 415036. I believe they have a few...

Just chipping in, Regarding expensiveness. Couple of years back I had business with a guy whose company does specialist metal and tube work. Anyway, his client list includes a few F1 teams for whom he produces exhaust systems - lots of bends, wiggly bits and tig welding. His invoice per...

Check out the Ultima, they produce ally uprights around 400ish a pair. Also, check out some of the formula ford web sites I recall seeing some ally uprights thereabouts also around 400ish(English quids). Regards, Alex

This is an excellent deal for someone, sadly not me. This year business comes first and I am sorry not to be buying Grahams KVA. It would only have sat in the garage and not been touched for at least a year - with me probably occasionally sitting in the chassis going brumm brumm. I would...

You do nice work sir, one day I must meet you. Probably sooner rather than later as I am in the throes of buying Graham Turners KVA roller. Regards, Alex

Sorry mate, death by idiot is always painful. Thanks for the valuable help. Regards, Alex

Brett, It appears my invitation for the day did not make it in the post. Regards, Alex

Ron or Anybody, Went to one of the local scrapologists today and expressed my desire for an Audi 100 box. He showed me one still attached to its engine. The only numbers we could find were on the engine (upper front left hand cylinder wall) 16 026103373F and on the gearbox / transmission on...

I am that new home. Regards, Alex

David, Thanks, looks good. Regards, Alex

Thanks for your input everyone. Regards, Alex

So, most UK bound cars seem to use Rover uprights. GTD I was told was having uprights made out of aluminium. What do you use as uprights around and about..... ally, steel, new or old? Regards, Alex

Ron, Thanks, probably more questions to come, steep learning curve at the moment. Cheers, Alex

Ron, With the Audi boxes is the 016 3U or 5N clearly marked on the casing. If so could you tell me where. Regards, Alex.

David, Ha, almost realtime. Appreciate what you say. I have used superbright LED's in torch like devices for some years and know that they are very efficient - for the right price. The reason, historically, I understand from a previous life as a plod, that side lights are fitted is that they...