Birkin S3 Kitcar Build....

[Ben Jk]

Car ready for IVA on Thursday!!

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Bit of an update. IVA passed! Just waiting for V5 from DVLA now.

Spare wheel carrier is fitted as are both number plates. Press stud bases are in place for boot cover/hood etc too. Paint will be happening back end of this year as the car will need parts removing and taking off the road, so seems sensible to do this over winter.

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AndySA said:

Looking very good, well done Ben and Ben's Dad!

Thanks! Its all down to my Dad though! I've basically just updated this blog and provided opinion, and moral support!

Edited by Ben Jk on Wednesday 14th March 10:37

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Yep! Just waiting on DVLA now! They seem to be taking a while!

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ColinM50 said:

Very impressive build and congrats on getting it finished and on the road. All that's left is to enjoy it and with the weather we're having right now I'm sure you are. Put 300 miles on my kit car since Saturday

I see that you'd mocked up a number plate for it or is that the proper number? I see DVLA has B10RKN avaiable for £400

Thats the proper plate. We got it a while back.

B10RKN would have been pretty good! Never saw or thought of that one!

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Red16 said:

Congratulations on clearing the final hurdle!

Have you been out in the car yet then?

My dad's been out a few times! I live 250 miles away so haven't driven it yet! First time will be this week.

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Its been a while..... but with the crappy weather upon us, it was time for paint! Car has come off the road and has gone into the bodyshop. Should be finished back end of next week.

Edited by Ben Jk on Thursday 8th November 17:47

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Main colour sprayed. Blue tape so stripe could be checked before being sprayed.

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Awaiting delivery home to be built back up.

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Finished pics....

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Steve_D said:

That sir, is a pretty car.
Be very proud of your efforts...well done.

Steve

Thanks. We are both chuffed to bits with it. As said before, it's all down to my Dad. He built it.