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Alex360 Build diary
« on: September 11, 2014, 08:58:32 AM »
Just a few pics, will migrate the older ones to my iPad shortly  :)

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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2014, 08:59:22 AM »
Door

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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2014, 12:12:54 PM »
Looking good so far Matey. Are you doing all the work yourself
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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2014, 06:43:59 PM »
Looking good so far Matey. Are you doing all the work yourself
Mick
Yes mate, the welding was a bit crappy in the beginning, until my 10 yr old mig gave up the ghost, now doing much better with newer model.

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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2014, 09:11:55 AM »
just wanted to say that I am very impressed with the builds that I have seen on here, and most are too daunting for me, I am just building mine to the extreme DVD spec.
I looked at dads360 before I found this forum, and although it is going to be the dogs danglies, I am of the mindset that I got a good deal on the kit, the donor for £250!, and aim to be driving it by this time next year, although I will still be tweaking with the interior for a very long time I think!
I'm not a mechanic by trade (security engineer http://), so this is pushing my limited skills to their utmost.
I really appreciate the welcome I have received from you guys and the help, and hope I can be a grizzled veteran helping newbies in the future.

Cheers
Alex360

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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2014, 09:46:32 AM »
Great start Alex ,don't hesitate to ask any questions we will all help where we can ,these cars are a great example ,the main things to get wright are the door ,wing,bonnet  gaps a descent paint job and right set of wheel spaces and it can look as gud as a real one ,cheers jd

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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2014, 11:56:28 AM »
Hi Alex.. congrats on your kit and good luck with the build. Will be following this build with great interest like I have done with JD's and Mickey's. I've just built a DNA 430 and the Extreme are harder to do so hats off to you. I'm in Essex as well if you ever fancy a look at my car... send me a PM if you're up for it sometime...

Cheers
Paul

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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2014, 07:57:30 AM »
Cannot believe my luck!!!!!!
Working for a customer on Wednesday, went with him to site, site not ready, so I said I will only charge half a day....
On way back I tell him about my 360 project, to which he says "I used to have the real one, think I still have an exhaust for it somewhere"
Needless to say I didn't charge him for the day!

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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2014, 07:58:32 AM »
After first clean

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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2014, 08:00:59 AM »
Random photos now, then back on timeline http://
Original donor car

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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2014, 08:03:52 AM »
More pics

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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2014, 08:09:47 AM »
Getting the front on, still got to get bonnet mounted tho

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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #12 on: September 20, 2014, 08:21:01 AM »
Hey Alex think you need to put the loto on with your luck lol,the genuine exhaust will make a massive difference to the sound I no mine does ,they soon take shape when you get the panels lined up I see you got the challenge front bumper with your kit they look so much better ,cheers jd
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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2014, 08:23:04 AM »
Hey Alex think you need to put the loto on with your luck lol,the genuine exhaust will make a massive difference to the sound I no mine does ,they soon take shape when you get the panels lined up ,cheers jd

Thanks JD,

Did you use the ferrari exhaust mount?

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Re: Alex360 Build diary
« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2014, 08:30:59 AM »
Hey Alex ,I used a pair of fiesta gearbox mounts to mount the exhaust they fit perfect ,I just made a plate to come off the extreme metal frame,there is a picture back in my build diary,cheers jd.

 

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