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  1. 07-14-2016, 05:26 PM #1
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    completing the build - 1973 RSR rep

    I have had this car for over 5 years now and its been off the road hanging for me to complete for over 2 years , with the new garage built i have the space (maybe not the time) to complete it for next summer (our summer )

    back ground - imported from the usa in 91 by a local racer , car is a 73T body with 2.4ltr S engine (genuine) matching gear box and lots of "s" parts. ali trailing arms , etc...

    was raced and hill climbed for over 12 years in nz and was a mix of motorsport interior and turbo bolt on's (tail / wheels / mirrors) which looked nastie ...
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  2. 07-14-2016, 05:29 PM #2
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    i did a quick swap around on the exterior to keep it going for a year before i took it off the road
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  3. 07-14-2016, 06:02 PM #3
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    That's beautiful!
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  4. 07-15-2016, 07:38 PM #4
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    Interior fit out . Still in process
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  5. 08-10-2016, 05:57 PM #5
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    working on the wheel and tyre setup to get the correct look prior to completing the FG bumpers. working with 15x 9/11 fuchs wheels running TB15 tyres of a sizing recommended by Harvey weldman for the correct period look.

    Wheels are yet to be media blasted and painted
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  6. 08-10-2016, 06:02 PM #6
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    front trunk was stripped and repainted , blower altered to screen only and our ST-classic cover plates installed , twin fuel pumps , RSR strut brace , RSR brake bottles etc etc... currently has a 73 dated 85rs fuel tank . Most of the ST-Classic parts will end on on this car
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  7. 08-11-2016, 10:46 PM #7
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    Looks good John - great testing opportunity indeed for your parts!
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    updates on the car
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  9. 02-21-2017, 03:21 PM #9
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    I love the steering wheel.

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