DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

That's great thanks matt, just working on the front lights so that's perfect to keep me going.

Thanks Peter PM on its way.

Think that's me done with polishing for now. There may be a bit more that I find needs more work later but happy with it for now. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52923212879_24091aae31_c.jpg 2023-05-24_09-32-38 by richard cannings , on Flickr Decided to start with installing the wiring loom, loo...

Thanks, really starting to get the hang of the polishing now. One thing I heard somewhere about bodywork if not to try and fix something at the next stage, this is so true with polishing. If you have marks left from flatting with 2000 wet and dry your not going to remove it with G10 easily. (I have ...

Thanks Jonathan, luckily I don't need to worry about fuel flap as I welded it up.
Getting to grips with the polishing. Engine lid done and this rear qtr is getting there.

2023-05-17_03-26-57 by richard cannings, on Flickr

Hi There, Paint is 2K Singe Stage/direct gloss and doesn't need a clearcoat, my understanding is that this what would have been originally used. There seems to be many variations on polishing Process but I'll probably be doing something like this: Remove any dust with Blade Sand with 2000 Grit DA sa...

Thanks for the comments all, Gary, that's really helpful thanks. Didn't want to fit that doors only to find I needed to remove them again. Hadn't thought of painting the inside black, I'll have a look at what needs to be black. Rob ,hoping I can get the pins in without drama , although if anything d...

Getting there, hoping to be fully painted by the weekend. Plan is then to get the polishing done and panels fitted as soon as possible to reduce risk of damage and increase the usability of the rest of the house. Is there anything that I need to get fitted to the doors such as check straps that need...

....and back to painting Orange.

2023-05-03_04-24-14 by richard cannings, on Flickr

Pretty confident its a drain hole between the Wing Joining plate and the door hinge pillar, this area will just fill with water if you don't have a drain hole.
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Hi There,
Just had a look at my 87 3.2 and there's defiantly a 'can just get your little finger in' sized hole there.

Sorry could get a picture as space is a bit tight in the garage at the moment. I think my car is relatively untouched in that area.

Rich

Thanks all, feels like I'm getting somewhere. Had a break from painting Orange. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52840759538_d1416c0a25_c.jpg 2023-04-23_08-34-08 by richard cannings , on Flickr Got the shell in the booth which seems like a milestone. Plan was to paint both sides and the roof in o...

The shiny bits are getting bigger.
2023-04-20_11-45-07 by richard cannings, on Flickr

Oh and managed to get some Raptor tinted in Tangerine so will give the underside a coat of this before the top coat so the stone chips don't show as badly. A bigger bit with panels loosely fitted waiting for paint. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52783432922_dce1edb9e4_c.jpg 2023-03-31_08-19-10 ...

Painting has begun. Thought I'd start with the smallest bits and work up to the bigger ones.

2023-04-13_09-51-38 by richard cannings, on Flickr

Nice to hear so much positivity regarding ebikes, they really do seem to be finding their place for many people. Southern Enduro race series now has a specific ebike category, it really is impressive seeing them come past on the uphill sections. Car looks great MIke, I think the decision is pretty m...