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Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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19/01/2010 22:08
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patch234
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Please add comments (if any!) here ![thumb thumb](/forum/images/graemlins/default/icon_thumbs.gif)
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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19/01/2010 22:49
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First comment then...........I hate you!!!
No well done mate in what you have achieved coupe wise!!!
Look forward to see at what rate this one progresses too!!
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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19/01/2010 22:51
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patch234
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LOL - Cheers Dave. My fingers are firmly crossed for you mate. Here's to your 'coupe' future too. ![thumb thumb](/forum/images/graemlins/default/icon_thumbs.gif)
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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19/01/2010 23:04
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siloman
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Great colour choice. ![thumb thumb](/forum/images/graemlins/default/icon_thumbs.gif) Is it going to be kept standard or have you started a want list yet ? ![readit readit](/forum/images/graemlins/default/readit.gif)
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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#969519
19/01/2010 23:17
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patch234
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The 'want' list is posted in the Project thread Simon - There WILL be loads that I will do to this one - definitely a keeper mate! I quite like the idea of replacing ALL parts (within reason of course) over a long period of time - Maybe a bit of wishful thinking here though ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif)
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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19/01/2010 23:34
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coupedave
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LOL cheers mate!! well my plan is sell the coupe, plus a whole host of my worldy belongings then my house and start my life over in a new house and then get another coupe, probably next year. It will no doubt be a plus too and either, yellow and indeed ink black!!
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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#969833
20/01/2010 14:43
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Well done Patch, she's a beauty! ![love love](/forum/images/graemlins/default/love.gif) I saw her while I was up at Joe's on Saturday getting work done to mine including fitment of HIDs ![cool cool](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cool.gif) which I see is on your agenda for the Plus. Mine are 55w 6000K (though they are eBay ones from China) and I'm really pleased with how they look (let's see how long they last...). My 2p's worth is that 8000K would be too blue - if you want to avoid an 'obviously modded' look that is... Have you swapped the front wheels over yet? That was the only visible blemish when I saw the car!
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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20/01/2010 14:57
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Yep, two new (well better condition) front wheels were put on by Joe before I picked her up. There are a few paint marks that need sorting, so alls good.
As for the HID's, I went for the 35W 6000K on my steely, they are great, I'm going for a set of Philips 35W 6000K for the Plus though, I've read good things about these.
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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20/01/2010 17:02
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patch234
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At least two months ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) That's a lifetime for some bugs you know
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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21/01/2010 10:01
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Well, I have owned a lot of cars JK! Restored the following ... simply looked after the others I have owned... Restored properly MGB GT (1971) Fiat Multipla Lexus GS 300 Sport Mk1 Lexus GS 300 Sport Mk2 and of course the Steely Coupe Current is, of course, the 'Plus' ![thumb thumb](/forum/images/graemlins/default/icon_thumbs.gif)
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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21/01/2010 10:15
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Fiat Multipla!
Love it. Multipla's rock, fact.
Good on yer, Mr Patch. Cheers, Hedge
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#970895
21/01/2010 23:59
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Insy
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Good to see another Coupe gets some loving ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) I can see why you changed Coupes looking at the pictures of both. The Plus has a bizaar edge. I'll be watching the progress of the Plus with interest and envy ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif)
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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27/01/2010 14:08
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mikeyc
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Ooooh, not a fan of the Plus wheels then? To be honest it seems a happy coincidence as the plus wheels should make your steely EVEN more desirable to the right buyer! ![thumb thumb](/forum/images/graemlins/default/icon_thumbs.gif) Best of luck with the sale! ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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27/01/2010 14:23
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I agree I don't really like them either, but it they help the car gain more money in re-sale i would of thought remove the tires and store the rims, then buy some tasty replacments
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31/01/2010 19:19
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Grille looks interesting... I think it will be better to gauge its appearance in daylight at a distance. Up close pic is ok but hard to imagine it with the rest of the car. Could be onto a winner perhaps with the silver trimmings ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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#976310
31/01/2010 21:24
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Did you get that coil cover from ebay?? ended the other day.....I was bidding on that also.
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31/01/2010 21:33
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Grille looks interesting... Could be onto a winner perhaps with the silver trimmings ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) Yes, the jury is out on this for me? I might go a darker shade of silver yet. Did you get that coil cover from ebay?? ended the other day.....I was bidding on that also. It sure is, what a bargain ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) Just been spraying up a centre dash console (the one with the heater controls on) tonight, loads of primer and sanding. I'll need to find a shade of silver I am happy with first. The plan will then be Silver 20VT wheels Silver dash Silver grill Silver wing mirrors Paint bonnet badge black
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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05/02/2010 23:02
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The wheel colour is very nice. Iy really suits the black Plus as well ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) I wanted something like this for my black Coupe actually.
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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#979364
05/02/2010 23:17
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patch234
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I could get some done for you Hani, but I dread to think of the shipping costs!!
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06/02/2010 13:22
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I like the fact you've got a couple of Coupes on your drive, looks cool!
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08/02/2010 11:25
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Well, I have owned a lot of cars JK! Restored the following ... simply looked after the others I have owned... Restored properly Fiat Multipla Lexus GS 300 Sport Mk1 Lexus GS 300 Sport Mk2 and of course the Steely Coupe Current is, of course, the 'Plus' PMSL!! Those cars aren't old enough to warrant a "restoration" as such!! ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
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08/02/2010 11:30
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patch234
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Well, I have owned a lot of cars JK! Restored the following ... simply looked after the others I have owned... Restored properly Fiat Multipla Lexus GS 300 Sport Mk1 Lexus GS 300 Sport Mk2 and of course the Steely Coupe Current is, of course, the 'Plus' PMSL!! Those cars aren't old enough to warrant a "restoration" as such!! ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) Really, go and buy a mint example of each then.....
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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08/02/2010 11:51
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Loving the wheels Phil ![thumb thumb](/forum/images/graemlins/default/icon_thumbs.gif) Done the engine bay yet? (sorry if I've missed it)
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08/02/2010 12:01
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patch234
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Cheers Yella - The engine bay has been initially cleaned, I'll be looking to a nut and bolt job in here, over time of course.
What's happening with yours? Are you getting it back to standard to sell on? I'm intrigued!
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08/02/2010 12:15
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No, defo not selling, just returning to standard engine tune and possibly interior. The bodywork is far more important to me now which probably means a full respray. Your bleedin' valeting threads are to blame by the way ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
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Re: Patch's Plus Project - Discussion Thread
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08/02/2010 12:23
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The bodywork is far more important to me now which probably means a full respray. Your bleedin' valeting threads are to blame by the way ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) Good man, got to be a worthwhile investment that mate! We'll need a thread for this, before and after re-spray ![thumb thumb](/forum/images/graemlins/default/icon_thumbs.gif) P
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08/02/2010 13:16
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Really, go and buy a mint example of each then..... Well we've already got a mint coop and Mr L used to have one of those Lexus' but he couldn't give it away! ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) No need to get snippy ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) Just our ideas of a proper (as you say) "nut and bolt restoration" differ somewhat.
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08/02/2010 14:29
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patch234
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I'm not getting snippy (if there is such a word), though I fail to see where I mention that these cars were 'nut and bolt' restoration projects? My lexus (Mk1) sold within 1 day of advertising it to a gentleman from Ireland by-the-way ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
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