Evaluating work to be done
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Left side, front. You can see the riveted (not welded) metal and the holes !
More holes. This is the left front.
Heres a rare one. Original steering column lock !
Removing everything from the engine compartement, to allow for later body removal
Body Repair begins
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No partially repaired panels. Completely remove the rusty panels !
and first check if everything fits ! The front parts and inner panels were done locally.
After a few days, it looks like this. Take a closer look at how well everything fits !
A view from the back. The left fender and rear were also repaired
The front was removed to fit the lower valance
Everything is taken apart. Check the upper right side being repaired.
See the right side with everything in place, except the front
Preparing the necessary panels
and making everything fit. You can see the splash plate and rear fixing.
Almost ready! View front the left
See the front with the grill in place
Testing the hood and windshield
Preparing to be
painted
Well, this guys work was not good enough for my standars. So I had the chassis repainted at a competent shop. See for yourself.
Body getting ready for the first coat of paint.
Right rear wing. I like that shape !
And final paint ! This was another great day !
Last update: November 24, 2003
