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Re: James - a RED one!

To: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: James - a RED one!
From: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 20:58:26 +0100
----- Original Message ----- 
From: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
> 
> Perfect paint! still needs polishing... but its already really smart.... 
> all the bodywork has been replaced... there isnt a sign of rust.... it 
> was "gravelex"ed.... including all under the paint... never heard of 
> this myself before....

Hi James,
    Sounds like Gravitex, a kind of rubberised underseal. Alright when used 
properly but also used by cowboys to hide poor welded repairs to the underside.

> Reconditioned engine, gearbox and rad... tasty....
> 
> Rechromed chromework...
> 
> Its got stuff like wiring in there... lights need putting on, as does 
> everything on the firewall...
> 
> Things it needs: interior trim, carpets and door trim etc.... also needs 
> an exhaust....

Sounds like any dodgy floor repairs should be well visible without trim and 
carpets, so the Gravitex shouldn't be a worry. If you decide to go for it, make 
sure you know what further bits you'll need to buy and how much they cost 
before agreeing a price. Don't overlook even minor items like screws and trim 
clips - it's amazing how quickly the cost of trivial items mounts up,
    Cheers,
        Bill.

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