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almost there

Post by 41jeeps » Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:10 am

First ride.
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/uploads ... 000389.JPG

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Re: almost there

Post by bobassel » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:46 am

Well Luc, there is comming shape in your GPA, and she looks great !
Maybe this summer I can have two Belgian GPA's as visitors on the water area near my place,
you and Eric / Mitrill rolley
Keep on going with the good work and make the promise !!!: not sell this one !! boxing

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Re: almost there

Post by 41jeeps » Tue Dec 18, 2012 12:26 pm

Hello Bob,
Selling..?? Am actually looking to buy another one!!
Restoring them is so much fun...

Regards,
Luc

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Re: almost there

Post by 41jeeps » Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:17 pm

Needs windshield and rear seat to be installed together with side panels and it is ready for a new civil life.
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/uploads ... 000475.JPG
Waterproof test using a safe method...to much current on the river in this time of the year to drive in and out... rolley
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/uploads ... 000437.JPG

Hope you enjoy,
Luc

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Re: almost there

Post by 41jeeps » Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:08 pm

First Swimm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No leaks anymore, and it does the job great...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avslk4Y08f0

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Re: almost there

Post by GlennV » Sun Jan 06, 2013 11:57 am

Hi Luc,

it looks SUPER !! Image

I can't wait to see it in real life !!

Groetjes,
Glenn
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Re: almost there

Post by 41jeeps » Sun Jan 06, 2013 12:46 pm

Hello Glen, Thanks! Look forward to join the GPA ranks next summer.
Curently am preparing it for road registration.
The brakes must be perfect...so no swimming anymore untill technical control is passed.

All the best,
Luc

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Re: almost there

Post by bobassel » Sun Jan 06, 2013 2:00 pm

Hi Luc

" 't ziet er goed uit Luc " lol
Looking forward for a swim together !
Bob
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Re: almost there

Post by 41jeeps » Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:21 pm

Thanks Bob!
Question: Are the small clips that keeps the lifting rings in place reproduced?
If so, who sell's them?
I also need both rope guide plates for the front lifting rings...
Did the GPA came from the factory with a rope for the winch?

Regards,
Luc

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Re: almost there

Post by Mithril » Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:25 pm

Great ! Congratulations Luc.

Yes, GPA were delivered with two ropes - one for the capstan and the other one for emergency towing use - and also with a flash light and even ... a sponge ...

By the way, I'm also looking for the small lifting rings clips ...

Hope to see you soon.
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Re: almost there

Post by Mithril » Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:34 pm

Wonderfull ... lol
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Re: almost there

Post by fordgpa » Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:52 pm

Good job Luc.

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Re: almost there

Post by 41jeeps » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:34 am

Thanks guys!
Restoring a gpa is challenging and expensive, but very rewarding.
Am looking forward to next seizon to have fun with her and meet many other amphibian owners.

All the best,
Luc

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Re: almost there

Post by wibo » Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:09 pm

Great,looks wonderful
Congratulations Luc.

Wibo.

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