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XVC375
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Hi All

Having wanted one for ages, I am now the proud owner of XVC375, a 1959 2-door A35 in rather faded Spruce Green. There is much work to do on the body but mechanically it is very sweet.

Being new to this restoration game, I have much to learn so bear with me when it comes to the questions!

What I do know is that I am going to need many bodywork panels, so if any one has a sound pair of sills, front wings or corner 'bits' going spare than let me know!

Regards

Dan
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Austin Clayton ... although wings are a problem ...
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Nick Bayliss

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XVC375 wrote:
Being new to this restoration game, I have much to learn so bear with me when it comes to the questions!
We're here t help, so the only daft question is the one you don't ask... :thumbs:
gazza82 wrote:Austin Clayton ... although wings are a problem ...
New complete wings are at the prototype stage. The N/S tooling has already been developed and a wing has been pressed and fitted to a car (and since destroyed in the HRDC Academy race series). A new/old stock off side wing has been made available by a member with which to develop the remaining tooling and the club's National Committee has agreed to a joint investment on the first batch of new panels... :thumbs:
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Thanks all.

I note that Bull Motif also do panels. Would be grateful of hearing any member experiences with them.

Thanks.
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XVC375 wrote:Thanks all.

I note that Bull Motif also do panels. Would be grateful of hearing any member experiences with them.

Thanks.
i'd buy Paul Clayton any day as they fit full stop! :thumbs:
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XVC375 wrote:Thanks all.

I note that Bull Motif also do panels. Would be grateful of hearing any member experiences with them.

Thanks.
mixed reviews. my opinion is avoid. buy from paul clayton.
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Alan wrote:
XVC375 wrote:Thanks all.

I note that Bull Motif also do panels. Would be grateful of hearing any member experiences with them.

Thanks.
mixed reviews. my opinion is avoid. buy from paul clayton.
If you are going to the International Rally you could buy them direct from their maker
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Be sure to order as soon as possible... if you deside to go with CB's recomendation.
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