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I don’t think the updates are boring Brad, all helps, and will make the difference when you fit it all back in mate. Nice work on the powder coating, all looks nicely done.

Thanks Krimi, hopefully you’ll see the bootlid video, I’ll be posting regular updates as and when I hear more mate. Thanks Ben. Hopefully not too much longer till it’s all painted and back together. Then it’s off to Lee and the guys at SRD for a few more jobs before I hopefully get to keep it here to drive and enjoy for a bit!

Hello mate, Videos certainly improving, like the detailing content, I’ve subscribed now so hopefully getting close to 50 now. Keep going and I look forward to seeing updates. The car deserves some love and even a good clean and re-doing the calipers has made a huge difference. Nice job.

Had Stu Hagen do mine when he did my dials, you won’t be disappointed mate. Looks so much better when they are re-done. Enjoy!

Hey Folks, Matt has been hard at work this weekend painting and polishing the tailgate, think you’ll agree it’s looking damn fine in the new colour. IMG_1115.MP4

Hey Krimi, Its a tough one only because my car has had a whole heap of extra work done including replacing the drivers side rear quarter panel and making good the bad repairs underneath it. I’ve also had custom work done like making the brackets for the flush indicators on the corners of the front bumper, plus the aerial delete. My car will be a bare metal respray, so not cheap! If you then add the Lamborghini paint colour, it’s really not cheap! Lol. Ive spent a lot on this (if you really want a figure, PM me), but it’s been a load of work for Matt and his attention to detail and skills are superb mate. I think a basic respray over here is around £4k, but I do think you get what you pay for in terms of quality and durability. Paint shouldn’t be rushed, period.

Looking good mate. That should keep things nice and cool.

Thanks mate, 100%. Feels like we are on the home straight now that the final colour is starting to go on, hopefully not too much longer before it’s ready to go back together. Be nice to get some of the parts I’ve been stockpiling fitted and get it back on the road when restrictions allow.

Thanks mate. Thanks, I’m so pleased with it. Makes the horror discovery with the drivers side rear quarter panel less painful, as if it wasn’t for that I wouldn’t be getting a full bare metal respray.

Afternoon Folks, Progress and updates coming thick and fast. Matt got the front bumper painted today, think this looks amazing, really can’t wait to see the whole thing done and back together in this colour, should look epic!

Nice! That’s a big boy! Be good to hear how you go with the pipework install, I currently have the 4” Whifbitz FMIC on my car. When I reinstalled the pipework after getting it powdercoated, the fit was pretty tight and trying to do it without scratching anything was almost impossible! Lol. If you can post up some photos when it’s all plummed in I’d appreciate it mate.

Thanks Mark.

Have a look at my build thread buddy, been busy last year and this year on exterior, wheels, suspension, exhaust. Next year is 8-speed Lexus ISF gearbox conversion, rebuilt uprated rear differential, SYVECS S7+ ecu with some sensors and fueling work. Then year after is engine build with 3.4L stroker and single turbo conversion. Aim is 900whp.

Sounds like you have a great Wife and good friends, sold my U.K. spec single over a decade ago so we could get on the property ladder, but regretted it for years until finally getting another Supra I’m building now. Stay strong, keep moving forward even if it’s only small steps, you will get it finished and you will reap the rewards. Best of luck!

You really should mate, love mine so much I have Harry working on my headlights now as well! Such a good bloke and his work is top notch.

Thanks mate, so pleased with how this came out, car is going to look stunning! Thanks Krimi, Matt has done such a good job masking the vents, the transition between the remaining carbon and the new paint is seamless. Another nice touch will be the mesh in the vents which Matt is going to paint black (they came silver) and he’s also adding some extra fixing to them, as the tabs they are held in with are weak and prone to snapping off (as I found with the ones on my ISF carbon bonnet). Honestly can’t stop watching this video and smiling from ear to ear! Lol.

Just going to leave this here. Hope you guys enjoy the video as much as I did! IMG_1096.MP4

So as promised, the bonnet has been painted today! Here are some photos Matt sent me, think it looks stunning! So pleased with colour and can’t wait to see it all done. Notice the attention to detail around the carbon sections, Matt did such a great job masking it off and the finish looks amazing! Happy isn’t the word!

Evening All, Another little update from Matt today, he’s got the doors and boot lid all prepped and primed, hoping to paint the bonnet tomorrow, so first part with the new colour! Can’t wait!

Yes! In fairness saying it isn’t much to go off, when they arrive and I can get them on the car and take photos, that’s when it’ll be exciting! Love this colour, this with the carbon and grey theme should look stunning. I think that’s probably an accurate conclusion mate, hopefully won’t have to wait too much longer.

Thanks Noz. Careful what you wish for! Think you’ll REALLY like my new wheels in that case. .

So quick update, got the rear Carbing brace and air con delete bracket back from Inspraytion today. Think they’ve done a great job yet again, looking forward to seeing them installed.

Thanks mate! Glad you’re enjoying the build, please check back as should be plenty of updates in the next couple of months.

I hear you buddy, mine was similar in that I had a dodgy spot on the drivers side rear quarter, when Matt stripped back the paint we found the awful repair that led to me getting a whole new rear quarter from Paul at Whifbitz. Colour is going to be dark metallic grey, so should suit the blended finish nicely.

Looking good Ric, shame it’s not been able to go anywhere, but same for most folks I guess. Hopefully things get back to some sort of normal soon though, be nice to have some shows and meets later in the year.