saloon resto continues

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:41 am

got the first fitting of front and back wings using original panels
very pleased so far

will be using all original chrome except rear bumper

the front bonnet and front panel are still fitted from the original car to get all the front wings aligned

final fit posibly by next weekend

will add more pics when more progress is done

this was a very original saloon, unfortunately 3 wings were bad and a big parking dent on passenger door
it needed minimal welding as can be seen from the photos
still all original floors and boot area needed no welding
all original interior in very good order but seats needed restrapping

looks a bit better with new wings on

more photos on link

http://s109.photobucket.com/albums/n72/ ... p/rke777g/

http://s109.photobucket.com/albums/n72/ ... ng%20fits/

work is being done in pevensy, if any one needs work doing i can recommend these guys, go down and speak to ken and say dennis sent you
old town restorations tel 01323 743 zero zero 8

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 6:18 pm

hi all
what colour should my wheels be
it is a 1969 snowbery white saloon and says deluxe model

with apparently highly reflective number plates

http://s109.photobucket.com/albums/n72/ ... p/rke777g/

http://s109.photobucket.com/albums/n72/ ... ng%20fits/

Post by **LouiseM** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 6:52 pm

Wheels should be dark silver according to Ray Newell's book

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 6:59 pm

Looking good Dennis, ohh, for decent panels !!

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 7:01 pm

thank you louise

and thank you jonathon, yes i am pleased with the work , welding is done to a very high standard

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 7:04 pm

luckily only need one repro 1/2 inner front wing, and one repro outer cill ( though only a small peice was used) the inner wing came from esm , one of there own make and it fitted quite well

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 7:10 pm

Do ESM really make the whole inner wing then Dennis. News to me, if its as good as the rear chassis legs then I know where I'll be shopping in future !

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 7:24 pm

they make the half inner front wing, and all the correct nuts for the wing bolts as well

they do have the complete original front inner wing as well

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:07 pm

the correct nuts for the wing bolts as well

that would be a bonus! The inner wing repair panel I used on the pick up in June had none, so that added a fair few hours re-making cages etc..

I can't get your links to work for the photos though

Ah - I refreshed the page and the links worked this time. Internet Gremlins again!

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:18 pm

it is one thatesm themselves are making and i was impressed with it, and the caged nuts that show in the engine bay are a pretty good match to the original