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by PeterJG
Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: General
Topic: Chris Rooke's book
Replies: 40
Views: 52228
Australia

Re: Chris Rooke's book

Thanks Geoff. I'll follow that up. I've loved E types since I was about 12 and have a few scale models. I thought a restoration might be an affordable way to get one. Obviously I was totally wrong!!
by PeterJG
Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: General
Topic: Chris Rooke's book
Replies: 40
Views: 52228
Australia

Re: Chris Rooke's book

Thanks Steve. I have the time and I'm ok with the mechanical aspects but no good with body or trim. And after reading Chris's book I've seen just how much work is involved in the whole project. So I'm thinking along the lines you suggest of moving it on before it breaks me!!
by PeterJG
Sun Sep 08, 2024 3:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Chris Rooke's book
Replies: 40
Views: 52228
Australia

Re: Chris Rooke's book

Thanks Geoff....I don't think I have enough of either!

How can I contact Bill and Andrew?
by PeterJG
Sat Sep 07, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Chris Rooke's book
Replies: 40
Views: 52228
Australia

Re: Chris Rooke's book

I have just bought a 1967 DHC in pieces for restoration . I'd heard about Chris Rooke's book so i bought it and I'm almost finished reading it. I'm in AWE of the patience, persistence, patience, perseverance, and...patience of Mr Rooke!! I wish I'd read it before I bought the car...because I wouldn'...