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Post by jolo on Oct 27, 2015 10:26:13 GMT
Hi Yellow Peril No unfortunately I won't be at the NEC this year. My other half will be there on the Saturday as part of the team manning The Standard Motor Club stand.He has a 1939 Standard flying eight tourer. Later today I shall become the proud owner of the beautiful blue Daf 33 which I purchased on ebay a couple of weeks ago. I go to many shows and cant wait to show her off. Enjoy the NEC
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Post by volvograeme on Oct 28, 2015 0:10:33 GMT
Thank you. There will be lots of pictures I'm sure!
In the meantime, congrats on the 33 purchase - great little cars, well done!
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Post by volvograeme on Oct 31, 2015 1:21:41 GMT
Back to real progress today, all masked up and first white guide coat on ready for primer coats and paint........
Bit behind schedule, he should have been all finished and home today, but hey ho - really getting there now!
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Oct 31, 2015 20:23:12 GMT
It's all getting rather tense and exciting!
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Post by volvograeme on Nov 5, 2015 22:40:03 GMT
News Tonight.........
All painted and "85%" re-fitted! New side stripes go on tomorrow, to be completely finished by Monday at the latest!!!!!
Exciting times......
I can't post pictures of this part of the journey, as, apparently, I have to wait for the "final reveal" on Monday Afternoon!
I'll let you all see the finished result shortly after I've seen it...
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Nov 5, 2015 22:53:01 GMT
The tension and anticipation is killing! I even watched my Youtube test drives of the Yellow Peril again earlier.
Oh yes - got my ticket for the show - Friday - so no pressure there then!
Aah stripes - I remember a certain phase.
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Post by swissdave on Nov 6, 2015 17:57:52 GMT
I cannot wait! Although I will feel slightly irritated to no longer have cleanest V66 in the club! ;-)
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Post by volvograeme on Nov 6, 2015 18:43:28 GMT
Just received this little "teaser" before the grand reveal next week!
My goodness he is going to look amazing if this is anything to go by!!!
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Nov 6, 2015 20:48:07 GMT
Teasing indeed. I might get emotional!
Better get the sun shades out.
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Post by volvograeme on Nov 9, 2015 20:59:32 GMT
One last teaser before the great reveal tomorrow!!
In other exciting news, heard today that Practical Classic and the Sunday Telegraph want him for features - fame at last!!
The time is nearly here............
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Nov 9, 2015 21:29:19 GMT
Counting down...
I've just realised, you must have been his owner for a year now.
Where does the time go?
Ooh and the quality press too!
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Post by volvograeme on Nov 10, 2015 11:41:23 GMT
Well Folks - here he is!
Could not be happier, of course, just an amazing result.
More and better pics to follow asap - or come and see him for real at the NEC!
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Post by andrejuan on Nov 10, 2015 16:38:09 GMT
Oh WOW ! I mean WOW!! Did I say Wow!!!
That looks terrific.
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Post by swissdave on Nov 10, 2015 16:52:43 GMT
Fantastic, he looks amazing.
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Post by mtjm on Nov 10, 2015 17:34:41 GMT
That looks fantastic!
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Post by Dan P on Nov 10, 2015 18:09:46 GMT
Oh wow he looks great looks like just out of the showroom ... I'm so saving up to get biddy done up to this standard now I've seen the end result .. enjoy the nec
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Post by volvograeme on Nov 10, 2015 18:54:55 GMT
Thank you folks!
Very kind.
I thought I pop this "combined" pic up - the front passenger wing "before and after".
Blimey we've come a long way!
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Post by jolo on Nov 10, 2015 19:33:54 GMT
Wow Lots of wow's here . Amazing .Showstopper. Wish I was going to NEC now Very well done
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Nov 10, 2015 20:59:33 GMT
Stunningly wonderful! I am so pleased for you and proud for Daffy. Well done! It's just, well, it ticks so many boxes.
Help!
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Post by volvograeme on Nov 10, 2015 21:31:05 GMT
Well I would not have been in this position without you Richard! Thank you for entrusting the little lad to me, I'm so pleased that you like the result!
His survival is as much a tribute to you as it is to anything I've done my friend!
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Post by joe on Nov 11, 2015 10:49:42 GMT
Absolutely stunning! Another one saved. I'm sure you will be the star of the show at the NEC!
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Post by Nick the man with a daf.... on Nov 11, 2015 19:02:04 GMT
fantastic job on the 66 ! !
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Nov 13, 2015 20:29:48 GMT
And here he is looking proud and smart at the NEC. I also saw and chatted to Graeme and we were both so happy for the little car. And by co-incidence, it is Daffy's 40th birthday tomorrow. It also turns out that it is the oldest Volvo 66 on the road in the UK. More pics and story will come in Belting Along. (If I get the act together) Attachment Deleted
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Nov 15, 2015 9:13:37 GMT
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Nov 16, 2015 11:31:13 GMT
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Post by volvograeme on Nov 16, 2015 21:07:33 GMT
Thank you for all that Richard!
It was so good to see you - and many other Daffers - at the show. Thank you all for your kind comments - I'm glad you like him!
As I said to you at the show, Richard, if it hadn't been for you saving this little car in the first place I would never have had the opportunity to carry out this restoration and preserve an important piece of Daf/Volvo history - so Thank You.
One more pic of him at the show just for good measure!
Thank you all again.
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