Building my Frankie

Popped down to see Frankie today and drop off the wheels. He's going to be in paint for a few days longer than planned because we've just agreed with the bodyshop to do something a little special with the votex kit.

This car really is going to be a one-off :)
 
In that case Steve, you better start stripping your own one... Again! Is it a case of keeping up with the Jones', but in the same house! ?
 
@A2Steve you couldn’t resist posting then lol??! Nothing to report yet, but you’re too excited to contain it ?

No competition between us Sarge lol....at least I’m not in competition anyway ?....I wonder about Steve.
No, honestly, our cars are going to be a completely different flavour from each other, like comparing a great pizza with a great curry! Both tasty in their own way :)

How are you? Haven’t heard from you or Nasra for a while, is everything ok your end? How are you both feeling now?
 
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That moment when you realise at least 50% of the boxes you labelled for a rebuild are labelled wrong :-/

This may take longer than planned lol
 
Had some progress photos from the paint shop “Pembrey Car body repairs”. He’s doing a fantastic job!! He’s doing it all by hand!! Here’s a preview of the blending work he’s done on the back bumper.... ??

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It’s being painted tomorrow and (fingers crossed) collected Friday :)
 
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Special edition said:
I hope all goes well Sam and you are happy with the result...looking forward to seeing photos.
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Thank you Dave :) I was a bit uncertain, the blending was Nev’s (the painter) idea. But he’s got a really good eye, we trust him. I can’t wait to see the finished thing.

Hope you are well Dave?
 
That looks like a work of art Sam - a potter and their wheel akin too.

Loving it, looks like it was sculptured factory fresh - really impressive. The finish with paint will be equally awesome I'm sure; looking forward to seeing the reassembled car. Will it be ready for Kimbolton and are you planning on bringing it if so?

All the best.
 
Darren C said:
That looks like a work of art Sam - a potter and their wheel akin too.

Loving it, looks like it was sculptured factory fresh - really impressive. The finish with paint will be equally awesome I'm sure; looking forward to seeing the reassembled car. Will it be ready for Kimbolton and are you planning on bringing it if so?

All the best.
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Darren C said:
That looks like a work of art Sam - a potter and their wheel akin too.

Loving it, looks like it was sculptured factory fresh - really impressive. The finish with paint will be equally awesome I'm sure; looking forward to seeing the reassembled car. Will it be ready for Kimbolton and are you planning on bringing it if so?

All the best.
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Hey Darren :) perfectly put! He’s so skilled, it is artwork finish. I saw a red Audi A1 he was working on when we were there last, even on close inspection, I couldn’t see the blend, he’s a real perfectionist.

I think the car probably will be finished by then, but we just can’t afford the treck up and overnight stays at the moment. We’re giving Nev a bit extra for the additional work of blending it, which he has earned 10x over, but it means we’re living on bread and water again lol
 
Sarge said:
Sam, when he's not looking, remove parts from Steve's one to sell and cover costs to get good food LOL
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Lmao ? As if, the parts wouldn’t be worth much if it was left to me to remove them! I haven’t got Steve’s know-how.

It’s all good though, a few weeks on bread and water will do my waistline the world of good ?
 
Just seen these pictures from the body shop ??
All set to be picked up tomorrow so we (mainly Steve tbh) can start putting her back together.
 

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As per the book of face, looking very nice indeed Sam. Very individual - certainly a stand out in a crowd finish. Look forward to seeing it all back together with your new wheels and interior tweaks.
 
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Just seen these pictures from the body shop ??
All set to be picked up tomorrow so we (mainly Steve tbh) can start putting her back together.
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Looks stunning can't wait to see this in the flesh at a social.. one off indeed
 
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