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Old Apr 10th, 2020, 14:23   #1
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Just going to do vids for the new addition rather writing threads. So will update when I’ve done a new vid.

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Big smiles, yeah!

I will get my 142 on the road next year hopefully, time and money are in the defence...

Great car, good luck, Kay
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two doors and a nice colour. real cool
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I kind of regret selling my 142, I prefer 140's to 240's
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Some pics of the welding I’m working on. Will make up another video once the rear welding is done.
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Some pics of the welding I’m working on. Will make up another video once the rear welding is done.
I don't like how you've got the car up in air, no i don't! some big wooden blocks, please, at one end on both sides. If the virus doesn't get you, your car will!
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In think 1/2 a dozen supports are very adequate!😜
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Yeah. Two axle stands, 6 1 tonne caravan jacks and a 2.5t hydraulic jack.
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