Series 2 splitscreen 1954

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Re: Series 2 splitscreen 1954

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Undercoat.[frame]Image[/frame]
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That is amazing!

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New springs and brakes.used some more old paint on arches and painted axle.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Master cylinder.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Wings welded up and repaired.original ones.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Gearbox back in after inspection.and a quick spray.you can also see the new wiring loom going in.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Dreaded roof lining.I had no support bars and couldn't get any from anywhere so I used 4mm carbon fibre rods from a kite shop and drilled hole in the ends for the cable wire.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Wire in place ready to go in.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Glued laminate floor underlay to roof for extra sound proof.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Few crease to pull out but it's in and tension put on cables back and front.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Engine back in.quick paint job and a few new parts.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: Series 2 splitscreen 1954

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Well done. An extraordinary achievement. Most of us would have given up! Actually, most would not have even started :oops:
You must have had great determination. Your panel supplier must have loved you!
Hope you are now able to get pleasure from using the car on the road where it belongs :D
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Re: Series 2 splitscreen 1954

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Really super job!! Ive never saw anyone replace the crossmember on the bulkhead before, the car must of stood for a seriously long time. It goes to show what can be done with any minor with some serious dtermination.

Hope to see you at some of the shows to get a look 8)


Too many Minors so little time.....
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