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Started by _nzstato_ , Jul 07 2010 09:30 AM

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#276 _AD_75_

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Posted 26 January 2012 - 11:31 PM

Relax, relax, relax. What you are seeing in the vid is the reflection of the wheel of the austin in the door (take another look). Around that area of the door there is a large change in shape and it must have been just the way I was holding the camera made it look like a dent. So drama averted....

trick photography! i was sure i was seeing a dent.

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#277 _nzstato_

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Posted 29 January 2012 - 04:09 PM

I have a confession to make.....

I've been keeping a big secret from you all....

This build has always had a deadline associated with it, and this weekend I made it. My partner and I got married and I was able to use my car to bring her to our wedding (my dad drove). Some mates of mine from the car club also turned up in their wheels to help me out It's been a epically awesome weekend and I am just shattered. I only have a few bog standard picks to show. But stay tuned since we went on a professional photo shoot with the cars after the ceremony and got some pretty incredible photos.

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#278 _Skapinad_

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Posted 29 January 2012 - 04:36 PM

Wow, congrats!

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#279 _nial8r_

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Posted 29 January 2012 - 07:53 PM

well done Sam and congrate to you and you bride

glad you made you dead line with your build, cant wait to see some more pic's

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#280 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 30 January 2012 - 04:41 AM

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#281 orangeLJ

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Posted 30 January 2012 - 09:34 AM

CONGRATS!

you cheeky bugger!

Cars look great, cant wait to see your pro-photos!

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#282 Mort

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 09:02 PM

Congrats too you and your bride on taking the big leap.

Cars look real nice all dressed in their ribbons, clean and polished.

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#283 _j.e.d._

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 05:26 AM

Congrats mate, well done! I can understand keeping it to yourself & not putting any added pressure to the deadline! :clap:

Car looks fantastic by the way

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#284 _nzstato_

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Posted 02 February 2012 - 01:53 PM

Thanks lads, I thought I'd leave this part of the build a secret. It was always the plan to have it ready for the big day. Found a few more pics from people, pro. photos will be done in about 2 weeks, pretty excited to see how they come out since we did some pretty out there stuff...

Dad and the photographer
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Rides lined up down the street
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Me bride

Groomsmen chilling before the photo shoot
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#285 _Gunmetal LH_

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Posted 02 February 2012 - 04:01 PM

Lookin' good!

And congrats!

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#286 _Growler_

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Posted 02 February 2012 - 06:34 PM

Just read your build from start to finish............wow awesome job man and congrats to you and your new wife mate

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#287 _nzstato_

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 05:13 AM

After a LONG wait for our photographer we finally have some photos back. I don't think we've done too bad so here are a few that features the cars....

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This also brings me to a semi-end in this project thread. The interior/stereo assembly still needs completing (and I intend to do it) but sadly family requirements are going to mean that it may be some time before it is done. I will continue to post some updates when they happen (and eventually a thread for the austin) but for now this is the end, my friend. So thank you for everyone that has encouraged/helped me along the way (there have been many), this car represents my first foray into what will hopefully be a lifetime of rebuilding cars.

Cheers
Sam

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#288 _nial8r_

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 07:01 AM

some very nice pic's there Sam, oh the cars look good too :tease:

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#289 Ice

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 09:11 AM

Great pics sam love the black and white ones and the drag racing one to

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#290 _nial8r_

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 11:04 AM

sorry Sam but just couldn't help my self :tease:

just hope you dont take offence to it :sofa:

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#291 _nzstato_

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 01:59 PM

Mahahah!

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#292 _nial8r_

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 07:28 PM

Mahahah!

glad you didnt take it to heart mate

once again congrats...

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#293 Stinga

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 07:52 PM

Wedding pics are cool as, congratulations!

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#294 _nzstato_

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Posted 24 March 2012 - 05:08 PM

Lee- No way you could offend me, many a heart broken the moment I said "I do"

Thanks for all the good wishes lads, I must really post round here more often. Been busy and whenever I do get on I seem to read everyone elses tech articles rather than contribute

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#295 _LH SLR 3300_

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Posted 25 March 2012 - 03:25 AM

I've said it before but, again, you've built yourself a very smart looking car & the quality of the workmanship is outstanding & a credit to you. Congrats on your wedding & all the best, look forward to seeing more of your work. Especially if it is performed on a Torana.

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#296 _greenmachine215_

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Posted 02 May 2012 - 11:38 PM

Congrats mate! Wish I could use my hatch in my wedding but can't due to living in S.A and gettin the ball n chain in QLD!

I just love the pics with all the sheep in the background

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#297 _tyre fryer_

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Posted 03 May 2012 - 08:31 AM

Mate, just flicked over this thread. This thing is a real credit to you, especially seeing as you consider yourself an 'amatuer' I'm handy with a spanner and motor but I'm worlds away from completing bodywork like that, very impressive.
Always have had a soft spot for these, a family friend had one with a built 308, olive green, vinyl roof and gold interior. I loved that car, he just did a full rebuild with a 572 BB and all the goodies, my GOD that thing is amazing.
Keep up the good work and congrats on the wedding!

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#298 _nzstato_

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Posted 08 August 2012 - 03:28 PM

Yes?

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#299 _nial8r_

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Posted 08 August 2012 - 04:00 PM

maybe just a little to low there Sam IMO anyway. to the top of the tyre would be nice and the rears down till it sit level which i think would put them to the top of the rim

photo shop anyone ????