A NEWBIE from SA

Manny

Hello to all members on the forum. My name's Manuel from South Africa. I've been interested in the Speedster replicas for the last fifteen years or more but never got the opportunity to obtain one. This year I decided this year is the year I am going to purchase myself a speedster replica. While I researched the web for a speedster I came across the speedster owner's web site and wow! Before getting acquainted with this forum I needed to find a speedster which I finally can say I have a speedster its already built up (would have liked to start from scratch but I work abroad and am seldom home)the speedster will need to undergo a major facelift. I am confident that this forum will be able to assist me whilst she undergoes the transformation.

6/17/1311:36 PM

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MikelB Supporting Member

Welcome to the madness Manny, your in the right place to sooth the frustrations and elevate the successes. Good luck with your project.

Michael

6/18/133:21 AM

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Lane AndersonMt. Pleasant, SC Supporting Member

As Mike said, Welcome to the Madness! Some pictures would be very helpful.

6/18/133:41 AM

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Bob: IM S62016 Intermeccanica S6 Supporting Member

It ain't madness.

It's actually the reverse.

It's what helps to keep most of us sane.

6/18/139:01 AM

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Lane AndersonMt. Pleasant, SC Supporting Member

If you accept that sanity is in the eyes of the beholder, Bob

6/18/139:23 AM

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Manny

Originally Posted by Lane Anderson - Mt. Pleasant, SC:

As Mike said, Welcome to the Madness! Some pictures would be very helpful.

I do apologise for not responding sooner, Unfortunately the speedster is in the body shop as soon as it returns i will post some pics.

6/24/1312:53 PM

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Dave (Speedster "D") Galvan

Manny get down to that body shop with you camera and start snapping... LOL.. as you've seen here most pix's are from body shops or mechanics too. it doesn't matter, just get us some new photos of your toy... were all dying to see it... this is part of the MADNESS thing were all taking about... LOL...

7/1/131:15 PM

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Manny

Originally Posted by Dave (Speedster "D") Galvan:

Hi Dave unfortunately I am currently in Angola believe you me if I was in SA I would have been at the body shop on a daily basis, I have asked the body shop owner to send me progress pics... still waiting, I am also anxious to see what is the outcome, initially it was going to be a built up car with a major facelift.... BUT .... LOL I have decided it is going to be a start from scratch build. I have already sourced many parts from many 356 vendors and many other parts from e-bay slowly but surely all the bits and pieces are all coming together nicely , have gone overboard here and there

, my better half is not very pleased with me at this point in time LOL. The major work will happen in November when I take my annual leave I will be assembling the speedster myself, the major problemI am facing is the task list just seems to grow and grow and many $$$$$$$! I guess that is where the madness unveils itself. The more I read the articles in the forum the more I want to do. I even have sleepless nights and making matters worse I cant even verify the items on a physical car. As soon as I receive pictures I will post it on the forum.