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I know it's not an A8 but, this is what I have been up to !!

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Old 12-04-2015, 10:59 AM
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You have patience and intestinal fortitude and skill that I wish I had. Great Job.
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I have done similar to some early Fords and know how much work that was but this is on another level, looks like my kind of fun though.

Good job man
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Absolutely brilliant work man. That is an incredible turn around. And by the way, I think the Bentley black carpets look fantastic - even better than original
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Great job Johnny! Several years ago I restored a mid '70's corvette gutting the interior to it's shell. It was no where as as electronically complicated as that Bent. In fact , it was comparatively a 'Flinstone' mobile compared to that. It gives you a real appreciation for the coach builders that do that day in, day out. I've got my fingers crossed all the electronics 'talk' to each other as designed when your done. Keep the pics coming!
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This is a monumental task, kudos for having the courage to do it. I did my A8 about 5 yrs ago and nothing even close to this, mostly a front end rebuild with thankfully no frame damage. The satisfaction of the end result is priceless. Great job.
Old 12-07-2015, 10:13 AM
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Hello All,

Thank you for all the comments !!!

Louis,

I will let you know when I take my first ride when completed, and I look like this

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HAHAHA.... ROFL

I will send you my account info, and you can wire me, say, half a mil...... LOL....
But that one doesn't have any of that complicated electronics (probably dead from drowning ) and would be unique on streets.
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What looks most daunting is the wiring but the harnesses are pretty much plug and play assembly wise. When you have everything out, it's easier to work.
Factory assembly will have test jigs to help along the way in terms of electrics. I wonder if there is a optimum way to bare bones the thing before final ***'y?

Getting that second wreck of course is vital to the project. We dismantled 2x Porsche 928s, but with hand tools and no cutting. Then parted the engine. What a learning experience. Wreckers chop harnesses etc.
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Now you may want to go all way to the top. Check if this one is available.

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Originally Posted by mishar
Now you may want to go all way to the top. Check if this one is available.
LMAO Misha!
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