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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

Postby SHIFTY » Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:04 pm

I was out in the workshop for most of the day today, got loads done...link boxes all welded in and braces welded on tops. Car now on its side again for finishing off boxes underneath.
Well chuffed with how its lookin will get pics up soon.
Gona try concentrate on the Fez tho too this week, get her ready for Croft 8-)
Hopefully all goin well il be there in the mk2 next year :twisted: 8-) :D
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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

Postby SHIFTY » Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:21 pm

Right folks heres the pics as promised :D 8-)
Managed to get a good bit more done at the weekend, didnt make the sose show on Sunday so we got stuck into the mk2 8-) :D
Heres the link boxes ets from the inside.... 8-)
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Even managed to to let the good lady have a go at welding 8-) :D
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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

Postby SHIFTY » Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:09 pm

Heres another wee update for you folks :D
Although not much has been done to the rs except all the 4-linking primed...
Today wee decided to get our finger oot on making Goldie that wee bit more special and fun!
Got her in the workshop removed old dodgy/leaking box, single prop and open 1.1 rear axle and diff (nightmare over 50mph!) and ovcourse no lsd...
Got AFX's rs box into her and will be getting her proper Burton prop as well as the lsd axle in tomorow! :D
No doubt you will see me entering a meet/show sideways soon! 8-) :lol: :D
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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

Postby BOAB » Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:16 pm

WHAT A MAN......... :roll: IF YOUR NOT DOING ONE THING YOUR DOING ANOTHER. IF I ONLY HAD HAVE YOUR ENERGY :) .... WELL DONE MATE... IS THAT WHY THEY CALL YOU SHIFTY
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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

Postby g.varney » Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:46 pm

good stuff mate

:lol: maybe get to see that rs out next year :P
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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

Postby SHIFTY » Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:03 pm

:lol: :lol: You gotta juggle the balls lads!....theres always alot happnin with Fords at this hoose...somtimes tooooo much tho! :roll: :lol:
Will be good to set Goldie up properly tho, gona even stick in the fishnet recaro's out the rs, hopefully get her to her first meet soon 8-) ....If I can pry the keys from my mums hand that is! :lol: 8-)
Gona need to get my finger out with the rsmk2 tho, really want her painted before winter and then hopefully get her on the road for april/may next year 8-)
Heres some pics of the linking getting seam sealer and primed...
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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

Postby RSlewis » Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:10 pm

whos that dodgy looking guy in the photo wae you shifty boyo ;) we still going out this week dude 8-) get some bevy drinking done ;)
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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

Postby RSlewis » Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:07 pm

aye m8 shame we never caught any fish :cry: that bam morry prob got them hidden in a big net somewhere :lol: :P

atleast we had a fair few cans tho :lol: :lol:
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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

Postby g.varney » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:30 pm

lookin good bud :D
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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

Postby SHIFTY » Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:57 pm

Heres another wee update for yas with pics and...a vid :popcorn:
Car is all sorted now, last job was to overhaul the twin 40's...gotta love the oldskool soundtrack!....music to your ears :dance: :thanks:

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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

Postby g.varney » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:29 pm

lookin good mate, sounds good pintos love the sound they make :lol:
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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

Postby mikeymikeyp » Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:41 pm

sounds gooood that before you done the carbs or after :)
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Re: AFX 558T rebuild (continued)

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Re: AFX 558T mk2 grp4 rebuild (continued)

Postby rosco » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:46 pm

awesome work buddy :)
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Re: AFX 558T mk2 grp4 rebuild (continued)

Postby SHIFTY » Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:45 pm

Cheers mate :D
Iv been busting my ass the past few days on the mk2, got the turrets all finished, fuel tank platform in, fully firewalled and primed.
Been working on the last bit of fabricating before she goes for paint tonight and thats the cage...got a few main bars cut/trimmed and welded in place, got a good few to add onto the already there 6point Safety Devices one. Probably going to add another 8bars 8-)
Will try get some pics up soon :D
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Re: AFX 558T mk2 grp4 rebuild (continued)

Postby BillyW » Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:25 pm

Well done Shifty, lookin forward to seein this one :D
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Re: AFX 558T mk2 grp4 rebuild (continued)

Postby SHIFTY » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:49 pm

Thanks Billy :D
I was out again tonight there after work doin a good bit more to the cage,,,,man my knees are fookin sore rolling about in the mk2 :evil: :lol:
Heres some recent pics of whats been happnin :D 8-)
Me welding skids onto link boxes..
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Underneath, panhard rod, link box and previous damper hole welded shut
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Started the cage..(you may also notice the turrets are finished and firewall in)
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Finished the ''X'' tonight, still got a good few bars to put in tho
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Going to treat the car to some more gear this Friday from down south...il get some pics up when im back with the luckies! :lol: 8-) :D
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Re: AFX 558T mk2 grp4 rebuild (continued)

Postby andy-mac » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:48 pm

cage is looking good shifty hope you will not need it, but with that power plant you might :lol:
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Re: AFX 558T mk2 grp4 rebuild (continued)

Postby Ade » Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:11 am

Craig, I know someone who's looking for a magenta Saph..... with or without an engine.
You still selling up?
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