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Posted on 30/03/12 08:41:51 AM

Steve Caplin
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Challenge 396: Paint job needed

I saw this old car yesterday by the side of the road. It must have been magnificent once. Do you think there's any possibility of restoring it to its former glory?

If you think it's just too far gone, perhaps you could suggest an environmentally friendly way of disposing of the remains.

High res is here.

Posted on 30/03/12 5:13:42 PM

Ant Snell
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Re: Challenge 396: Paint job needed

http://vimeo.com/39530316

Can’t do a lot with this Steve, but I know a man who can.

Quick Question: Each week I struggle to get my image to come in within the 100k limit for the site and still be largish on screen, my method has been to first reduce the image width to around 500 pixels then save as .JPG then reduce the quality to around 4/12 but as you can see the results are far smaller than others. Any tips please?

Posted on 31/03/12 08:56:45 AM

GKB
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Posted on 31/03/12 10:55:35 AM

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http://vimeo.com/39522939

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Posted on 31/03/12 1:48:15 PM

Nick Curtain
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Posted on 31/03/12 3:47:11 PM

Jota120
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Re: Challenge 396: Paint job needed

Very nice, perfect, well placed, classic restore job Nick!
Well sorted Gordon for Dell boy

... someone will have to explain that UK TV series to those unaware

.. not me I only see several, but classic UK comedy.
Wonderful Anna, I like the message of the clock and I love the music, great final result, and he's dressed better after his hard work, so must have got a good AUD $ wedge !
Great getting in there first Ant. I have not started my engine yet!

Tough entries to follow already, I'm thinking I'll be going off road soon viz off the brief again

Posted on 31/03/12 10:06:05 PM

Frank
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Re: Challenge 396: Paint job needed

My take - too far gone - the crusher will make sure you're driving it soon in all it's new shiny glory (rust included under the paint). Steve I just happened to take this pic last summer in a dump in Labrador, Canada. Never know when a pic might come in handy especially for the Friday challenge.
Frank

High Res: http://users.eastlink.ca/~fbwhite/chrusher.jpg

Posted on 01/04/12 2:04:19 PM

Ben Mills
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Posted on 01/04/12 6:37:29 PM

GKB
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Paint rubbed down, headlights working, I'm off for a nice cup of tea and a piece of fruitcake before I start the respray!

Open window version here:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/GKBphoto/FordPopularopenwindow.jpg

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Posted on 01/04/12 10:52:20 PM

Sophie
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