latest project, 71 Taunus fastback

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Re: latest project, 71 Taunus fastback

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"Those early cars were damn ugly. it was only when the mk3 cortina versions came out they were attractive"
Well, they have that certain charm that even modern cars can't replicate. But I do have to agree that everything changed for the better once the mk3 cortina versions rolled in.
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Re: latest project, 71 Taunus fastback

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Both doors are now door and primed, all the glass rubber is cut away ready for glass removal, not far off colour now,
As soon as this ones done ive a SP250 Dart waiting to come in!
Im guessing my boss will push for move of this as the Coach and Bus side are pretty dead!
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:rr:

Bare metal wow
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The old girls all painted now, looks sharpe,
got a few more bits to do, hopefully all done by Christmas ................ :santa:
Not looking forward to refitting the front and rear glass, got new rubbers, but as per with replacement stuff, crap Chinese 3rd rate quality
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Re: latest project, 71 Taunus fastback

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very nice :thumbright:
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Re: latest project, 71 Taunus fastback

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very good job :thumbright:

nice colour
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That’s looking great 👍
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Re: latest project, 71 Taunus fastback

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Wow !

Keep the pictures coming
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Almost done, just waiting for the correct windscreen rubbers!!
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Re: latest project, 71 Taunus fastback

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ill do some pics when its done, well pleased with the roof, lots of distortion, small dents and pings, very time consuming , looks sharp now \:D/
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Re: latest project, 71 Taunus fastback

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Wow looks great :thumbright:
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Looks great, cracking colour that :thumbright:
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Looks great, cracking colour that :thumbright:
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Cheers guys !

Hopefully should see he done next week, Next up a MGA roadster ................................................ Cool no roof !
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Cracking job do love a Taunus :salute: :salute:
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