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Some bits look like they were using a 12 bore to blast it That doesn't look all that bad, if anybody is going to be able to get it to better than new, it's you!

TerryG wrote:Some bits look like they were using a 12 bore to blast it That doesn't look all that bad, if anybody is going to be able to get it to better than new, it's you!

cheers mate

A mate of mine will be re-trimming the seats and doing the carpet and headlining.
Antiroll bar,rear arms and dash pad also done

I love reading this blog and seeing your progress, im an Essex boy (living in bristol) myself so hope to see the car at a show (next year?) next month at the rate youre going!

very inspirational during stricly I went out and stripped and painted my mini's gear linkage and stick so cheers!

TerryG wrote:Some bits look like they were using a 12 bore to blast it That doesn't look all that bad, if anybody is going to be able to get it to better than new, it's you!

To be honest that shell doesn't look too bad, Yes there is evidence of the usual 70's cover repairs, (and the inevetable strut top)and filler jobs, but not that many, and most appear to have been done with a bit of care and attention.

I think a case of going around in order and stitching in a bit of fresh metal, and you'll have something certainly as solid as when it left Dagenham.

Follow that up with modern paint and seam sealer, and the only reason you'll have to do that again in the next 50 odd years is due to boredom or accident damage.

I suspect boredom may get the better of our Mr Foose.....

outdoorjoe wrote:I love reading this blog and seeing your progress, im an Essex boy (living in bristol) myself so hope to see the car at a show (next year?) next month at the rate youre going!

very inspirational during stricly I went out and stripped and painted my mini's gear linkage and stick so cheers!

Thanks a lot mate

SirTainleyBarking wrote:

TerryG wrote:Some bits look like they were using a 12 bore to blast it That doesn't look all that bad, if anybody is going to be able to get it to better than new, it's you!

To be honest that shell doesn't look too bad, Yes there is evidence of the usual 70's cover repairs, (and the inevetable strut top)and filler jobs, but not that many, and most appear to have been done with a bit of care and attention.

I think a case of going around in order and stitching in a bit of fresh metal, and you'll have something certainly as solid as when it left Dagenham.

Follow that up with modern paint and seam sealer, and the only reason you'll have to do that again in the next 50 odd years is due to boredom or accident damage.

I suspect boredom may get the better of our Mr Foose.....

Il never get bored with this car.
Ive waited to long to get one.
Cheers Paul

Welding underway.

It looks like you have been very busy. Progress looks good, lots of new shiny steel Are you making all the repair panels yourself or are they available from a handy supplier?

TerryG wrote:It looks like you have been very busy. Progress looks good, lots of new shiny steel Are you making all the repair panels yourself or are they available from a handy supplier?

Some are made but most of it has come from express panels.
Cheers Paul