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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #175 on: April 10, 2014, 09:02:26 PM »

Progress. Welding with high amp and just touching the sheet metal seemed to work but took concentration  :icon_eek:

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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #176 on: April 10, 2014, 09:32:36 PM »

Very nice
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #177 on: April 10, 2014, 09:36:08 PM »

A bit of sealant and paint. I think I'll add some tube steps and trees sliders so they stick out more. Probably gained 2" clearance over my old rock sliders.
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #178 on: April 10, 2014, 11:17:14 PM »

Nice one, that was quick work...... !
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #179 on: April 11, 2014, 09:32:31 AM »

Amazing what can be done when you push work to one side for a bit  :greggmo:
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #180 on: April 11, 2014, 10:57:06 PM »

this is one of the greatest threads on here, crack on James, good work :icon_super:
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #181 on: April 12, 2014, 08:25:45 AM »

lots of work going on here keep it up mate you should be proud of it
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #182 on: April 12, 2014, 09:06:25 AM »

shame the door finish lowers the tone.

upside down welding lapping into old metal is always a challenge
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #183 on: April 12, 2014, 12:35:14 PM »

is all good from here
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #184 on: May 03, 2014, 08:34:02 PM »

Ok, it's getting there. I've been doing lots of little jobs like winch cut-outs that take so much longer than expected.

A few pics of bits and pieces I've done.

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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #185 on: May 03, 2014, 10:04:11 PM »

Do you think exhaust sticks out enough for MOT? I read that it's supposed to be enough to ensure gases don't enter the passenger chamber. I may have read too many regs  :umn:
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #186 on: May 03, 2014, 10:30:19 PM »

Looking good James,  exhaust should be more than enough.

I've got to do mine waiting on the cherrybomb to as the slash cut tail pipe has melted the rear spring bush  :banghead:
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #187 on: May 09, 2014, 08:17:03 PM »

How it sits on the drive today. Still some bits to do but it basically works and is done for Breakout. After that a few events and then the next phase.
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #188 on: May 09, 2014, 08:21:26 PM »

Some more details will follow. The number plate is just for MOT and road use until I get a small or sticker one made.

It does deserve a polish and the sticky trim adhesive removing but in the list of priorities that has been pretty low
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #189 on: May 09, 2014, 10:32:46 PM »

Looks great roll on break out


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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #190 on: May 09, 2014, 11:18:12 PM »

Shock hoops
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #191 on: May 09, 2014, 11:55:57 PM »

Dig the hoops. Where did you get the rubber boots?
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #192 on: May 10, 2014, 08:19:23 AM »

 :iagree:  that is cool
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #193 on: May 10, 2014, 08:53:36 AM »

 :iagree:
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #194 on: May 10, 2014, 09:21:43 AM »

Morris Minor gear stick gaiters
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #195 on: May 10, 2014, 09:48:21 AM »

Nice one......you been having a go with a bender?
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #196 on: May 10, 2014, 10:24:55 AM »

Soo many comebacks ...... must resist  :hysterical:

Back on topic, did the re-designed plates for the brake calipers fit without modding James ?
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #197 on: May 10, 2014, 10:27:48 AM »

Sorry bought that one......just had a clean start to the day...shower and all.

Have yet to engage smut mode :hysterical:

ARGHHH that's better.....normal service is resumed :icon_twisted:
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #198 on: May 10, 2014, 12:34:39 PM »

It was slightly unfair of me Jez, before noon does not normally exist for hippies  :icon_super:

Ramble on dude  :icon_super:
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Re: James' boring XJ build thread
« Reply #199 on: May 10, 2014, 01:01:44 PM »

Warthog kindly made those for me, I'm yet to play with a bender  :icon_eek:

The brake caliper brackets were spot on after I'd given you the correct measurements  :icon_redface: I'll do a bit of a write up on those when I get a chance to take some pics.
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