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  1. 11-24-2016, 02:56 PM #1
    cmcintyre
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    Well, another (early SN) First Drive

    I'm one of the slow ones, catching an hour here and there when I can, logging them all in the build book. Finally got this far and, yup, sure feels like a big deal. Thanks for all the help here on the forums, questions asked and answered, encouragement always there.

    https://vimeo.com/192883699

    On to the interior and body work!!
    " That which is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce

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  2. 11-24-2016, 03:59 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by cmcintyre View Post
    I'm one of the slow ones, catching an hour here and there when I can, logging them all in the build book. Finally got this far and, yup, sure feels like a big deal. Thanks for all the help here on the forums, questions asked and answered, encouragement always there.

    https://vimeo.com/192883699

    On to the interior and body work!!
    Great job on the car.
    Nice video production also.
    Bob
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  3. 11-24-2016, 04:13 PM #3
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    Great video, congrats!

    I'm envious of those lifts in your garage......
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  4. 11-24-2016, 05:01 PM #4
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    Thanks. 2 iPads, 2 iPhones and a wide angle lens, iMovie for editing.

    The Max Jax lift has worked out well. I don't stand up under it, i sit on my roller seat. And its having everything at the right height for the job that helps the most. Plus I can unbolt it and roll it over to the wall when I need the whole shop.

    I look back at my log and see I spent a month with QuikTrick just getting ride height and all the suspension set up. Who knows how long the rest will take. I have the Coupe conversion and the new nose, so we'll see.

    Hey, its the journey, right?
    " That which is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce

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  5. 11-24-2016, 07:20 PM #5
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    Congrats on the car, and a great video too
    I too am one of the slow ones, with a SN in the early 100's and go karting in January (hopefully)
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  6. 11-24-2016, 08:51 PM #6
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    Congrats on the first drive! Great video! Your build looks awesome, keep it up. I cannot wait for that first drive.
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  7. 11-25-2016, 10:20 AM #7
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    It goes. And it comes back home. No smoke, no leaks, no parts on the road. And, you're having fun. Congrats!
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  8. 11-25-2016, 11:21 AM #8
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    Congratulations! I've given up on trying to meet deadlines with the kit.
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  9. 11-25-2016, 01:27 PM #9
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    Great video production!
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  10. 11-25-2016, 03:07 PM #10
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    Congrats! Looks and sounds good!
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  11. 11-28-2016, 10:10 AM #11
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    AZPete says it all. Your video look downright pro. So does your build work. Like to see more pix.My S project is moving but slow as a turtle. Fun as a rabbit.
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  12. 11-28-2016, 11:28 AM #12
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    the first drive is the BEST feeling congrats.
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  13. 11-28-2016, 12:07 PM #13
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    Outstanding!


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  14. 12-02-2016, 11:48 PM #14
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    Thanks for all the nice comments, guys. Asked a buddy who's building an airplane what he says when asked when he's going to finish.

    "Last Spring", he says.

    Mine is "Open House"......
    Last edited by cmcintyre; 12-02-2016 at 11:56 PM.
    " That which is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce

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  15. 12-03-2016, 07:34 AM #15
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    Awesome!
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  16. 12-03-2016, 07:39 AM #16
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    Great job! I have to do the same hat trick on go-cart drives,LOL.
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  17. 01-22-2017, 06:36 PM #17
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    Very Nice job so far, Congrats!
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