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Old 17-10-2004, 05:00 PM   #1
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Aliens land in the UK

Had a very; very brief telephone conversation with TD this week regarding many things.....but mostly about me pulling me finger out & getting a 200+ for the Phantom.

I remember saying that....being the ole woman i am....I want to make sure the thing looks proper and has all the newer style cowels etc.......the big fella agreed.....things have just got to look good!

I knew Eagle F1 stateside had done retrofit ones for a while......anyone know who does them here?

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Old 17-10-2004, 05:30 PM   #2
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If its the same bloke he phoned me asking if i wanted a new cowling apparently he makes them from home and rates then well, he said it takes him a week to make one cowling though
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Old 18-10-2004, 06:24 PM   #3
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Cye can get repo ones, their made from fibre glass and are actually stronger than the genuine one I believe. He can get it all stickered up how you wan it too!!! Thats what he runs on his boat. Give him call
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Old 18-10-2004, 06:31 PM   #4
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stickers aint a problem........i got the latest merc logo + nearly done the mariner ones.

i should give cye a call and start a side-line.........if i do enough i might be able to put a squirt into the phantom come the summer
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Old 18-10-2004, 06:45 PM   #5
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John Lyndsey of Rib Racing fame (lethal viking) had a guy making them in carbon fibre!
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Old 18-10-2004, 08:19 PM   #6
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Hi Captain Chaos I have a repro Alien hood and could do with a complete set of up to date logo's (I only have the old slyle Merc Logo on the side)
Are you doing them yourself or do you know where I can get some without taking out a second mortgage. cheers:
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Old 18-10-2004, 10:45 PM   #7
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got the merc logo......can do whatever colours you like......especially as i've not got close enough to get a good reference.

the prism like part that curves around the side groove will be the hardest part.......i need one to measure up.

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Do all the alien cowls fit an XR2? Do u need a fitting kit? Is this included? Does this include the lower part of the cowling?
How much are they from Cyes mate?

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Old 19-10-2004, 11:24 AM   #9
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have you actually launched yet?
if not, when did you put the order in on your phantom?
hope this question doesnt upset you!! I just thought it was finished??
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Awww! Don't upset him on his birthday, Admiral! I reckon we'd have heard about it (ad nauseum ) if the Phantom had hit the water!
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mebbee hes getting his hair done for his party tonite
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whoops dont mean to upset him.... just thought he already had an engine and had launched on a previous thread.... remember i have the brain the size of a pea!!!!
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John Lyndsey of Rib Racing fame (lethal viking) had a guy making them in carbon fibre!
i think little john gets the non cf ones for about £300-£400 all stickered up and includes the bit that looks like a dinner tray too.. i can ask where if u want. look good they do
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Hmm £300 pounds sounds good could you ask? Does this include everything? Is it an easy fit?
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have you actually launched yet?
if not, when did you put the order in on your phantom?
hope this question doesnt upset you!! I just thought it was finished??
Admiral.....I've had to overcome several barriers to achieve perfection!

a servere bout of Lazyitus being the main one!
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gotta keep focused...... it will be worth it when you finally nail that hammer!!!
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Old 29-10-2004, 12:59 AM   #17
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cowl

I could make these for a lot less than £550, not sure on a price yet, would need to cost materials and hardware. Would anyone be interested?

I'd need to have an idea of numbers, I think I could do these cheap enough though, even cheaper without hardware like buckles, etc.

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Old 29-10-2004, 01:55 AM   #18
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I'm sure there would be alot of interest......but you got to spread the word.

i saw some retro ones on a Ring 20, easter gone....they were flimsy shite....but where aesthetically very good.
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Any good quality copy cowling for under £500 is cheap.
Things to consider tho; is it supplied with the inner cowling that directs the air flow towards the front, and the water to the back drain holes.
Does it have the extra piece on the front of the cowling that carries the M (mercury) logo.
Does it have the pin location insert with the metal top plate.

You wil also have to get a modified cowling support brkt.
I can supply these new with your boat number or name lazer cut into them.

You then need a lock down catch for the front of the cowling Stainless steel not rubber (they don't last), and then a set of stickers from the Capt.

All this need to be considered prior to buying one as it all adds up.
The cowlings that I can get are not cheap.
If you want a resonably priced one try raffshore see pic.

Capt I have a pic of the latest mercury logo if you need it.

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