Kessy mk2 340, no more scrap yard fun

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Re: Kessy mk2 340, New back box and boot mat

Post by macplaxton » 10 May 2011 05:41 pm

MCHUDD wrote:Where were you?
I take it Mark you were looking for something more specific in "Cornwall" as per Theo's profile? :wink:
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, New back box and boot mat

Post by Nimminz » 10 May 2011 09:38 pm

Looking good! peco gone? bet you've been having fun like :)

been to any post offices in it yet? :wink:
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, New back box and boot mat

Post by theo2468 » 19 May 2011 05:31 pm

340's running sweet! not one problem yet, really happy (touch wood)
also bought another 340, will have more info when i collect it on saturday
Havnt been on here much recently just been driving all the time. took a few pictures today so though i would share.

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will post the rest when i get back from work!!
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volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com

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Re: Kessy mk2 340, New back box and boot mat

Post by volvosneverdie » 19 May 2011 05:33 pm

That last ones wallpaper material. 8)
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, New back box and boot mat

Post by theo2468 » 19 May 2011 08:05 pm

It looks even better when you can see the whole photo!! Damn v3m for not automatically re sizing images anymore, can te moderators not change it?
I'll resize it when I get home from work
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volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com

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Re: Kessy mk2 340, New back box and boot mat

Post by volvodspec » 19 May 2011 08:05 pm

yeah that location is brilliant!

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Re: Kessy mk2 340, New back box and boot mat

Post by theo2468 » 22 May 2011 10:02 pm

rest of the pictures and some resized. bit small now tho.
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C25 ECV-1985-Mk2 340GL-Kessy
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volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com

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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Pic heavy

Post by SteveP » 22 May 2011 10:20 pm

Great to see this out in the wild now you've passed :) Lowered that will look perfect!
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Pic heavy

Post by Evoman » 22 May 2011 11:48 pm

third from last is the best :)


looking good, i wanna see this third? 300
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Pic heavy

Post by theo2468 » 23 May 2011 12:00 am

yeah went to see it on saturday was spose to be collecting but brothers on holiday and dad is ill and wasnt up for driving it home so hopefully getting it tomorrow if some one will get it with me. also had a vibration coming from the prop so got 50 quid off :wink: not a problem as i have a tasty 30 odd props thats need to be made into a smaller amount ha
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volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com

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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Pic heavy

Post by jon-ovlov » 23 May 2011 08:25 am

Fantastic Theo. Awesome processing on the last one! Glad you get to finally enjoy driving the beast! :D Great photo spot too!
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Pic heavy

Post by theo2468 » 23 May 2011 06:40 pm

Me and my dad thought it would be funny to peel an old 340 steering wheel we had
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volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com

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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Pic heavy

Post by jon-ovlov » 23 May 2011 08:39 pm

HA HA! No way. that looks huge! Like an old Model T wheel or something. :lol:
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Give neighbours thumbs up
Rev engine to 7K
Exit street sideways
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Pic heavy

Post by volvosneverdie » 23 May 2011 09:30 pm

Looks like a steam engine or summat!

Class. Id rock that.
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Pic heavy

Post by MCHUDD » 29 May 2011 03:25 pm

Hi Theo.
Do you happen to have a spare mk2 eccon gauge like the one in the picture.
Cheers Mark. sm4

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