OH gawd

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twostrokeheaven
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OH gawd

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sometimes I wonder why I start these things !!!!!!!!!! :shock:
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Because we're all slightly insane :shock:
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" :x they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
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got 2 apart at the same time, no space, falling over tools and hope someone spots I am holding up the 2 drum brake plates on my favourite nectar, old speckled job :D
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Cracked on a lot over last month or so,now has fitted leccy ignition, all wheels rebuilt with stainless spokes, new look, new triple chrome, baz engine, 3rd time rebuild carbs this time new needles other ones failing etc, endless money and hours spent some paint parts fitted back on and front end sorted and heavily polished, she is close now just awaiting decals and the lacquer on the tank, 48 years old now wow. :D
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Finshed, and she looks amazing :D
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twostrokeheaven wrote:Finshed, and she looks amazing :D
And that's why the kettle's still so popular after all these years, absolutely stunning mate, well done.
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" :x they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
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stevewharton wrote:
twostrokeheaven wrote:Finshed, and she looks amazing :D
And that's why the kettle's still so popular after all these years, absolutely stunning mate, well done.
Thanks, hard work but they are so worth it, fired her up again after months and forget just how good they sound ! :D
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Sent you a pm mate.
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