Tommy's Sonauto replica

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Re: Tommy's Sonauto replica

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Ok you mean this one, all it needs now is a few weeks for the paint to cure then i will hit it with clear coat.

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Thats`s the shot. :shades:

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Mmmmm....this is turning out great,...better than the original!

Luv ya work Tommy. :lol:
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Thanks guys for the comment, i keep working away at it as i want it on the road for May, tanks been clear coated
and both petrol taps have been overhauled, still a fair way to go but there will be an end one day. :biggrin:

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Absolute beauty-- need a new screen saver. Put the tank on and park outside and take a few pics
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Well she's nearly ready and will be going for mot tomorrow, its taller than what i thought it would be.
Looks like i need to get some high heels.

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Re: Tommy's Sonauto replica

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What paint do you use on your engines Tommy?
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Re: Tommy's Sonauto replica

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jibber wrote:What paint do you use on your engines Tommy?
I used Simonise high temperature paint on the Barrel and head, the bottom end i just use standard matt black simonise paint and dont lay it on thick.

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Re: Tommy's Sonauto replica

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You wont see many around like that, gorgeous, :goodjob:
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Re: Tommy's Sonauto replica

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Very beautiful replica... hope everything was right at the MOT.
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