1973 2.4E Restoration

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Just a quick update, things are continuing to rattle on at a steady pace:

A package arrived today; sent from the most helpful Mr Don Weaver at EBS Racing in Reno USA - filled with good stuff which I swiftly delivered to Nick at Redtek:

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Also, Barry has been super busy over the last couple of weeks and much progress has been made - the front end and battery boxes have been suitably backdated and are now zipped up:

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Offside Kidney Bowl, backdated Sill and A-Post are now complete:

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and the OS rear quarter has been stitched in - Barry opting to retain the pristine gutter rail:

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As ever Barry's craftsmanship is just top notch :)

Barry is now at the list stage and whilst there's still a bit to do the end is now in sight and I'm hoping to collect the car within the next couple of weeks :)

Being the eternal optimist and probably very wishful thinking however I'm still dreaming of the car being ready for CLM :cheers:

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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

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Wow Darren - that's looking great - shiny new metal....mmmmm
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I agree looks fantastic.

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He's quite handy that Barry bloke isn't he :lol:
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Lovely work as ever :)

What's the tab half way along the bottom edge of the 1/4 window flange? Mine doesn't have one!
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Gary71 wrote:Lovely work as ever :)

What's the tab half way along the bottom edge of the 1/4 window flange? Mine doesn't have one!
Just part of the pressing I assume to secure the panel during shipping, there is also one in the engine compartment flange. They are removed once fitting is completed.

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Gary71 wrote:Lovely work as ever :)

What's the tab half way along the bottom edge of the 1/4 window flange? Mine doesn't have one!
Gary

That's the late 60's early 70's ankle strap mounting for young guns on the pull. That's why you don't have one :lol:
Rare accessory :wink:

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210bhp wrote:
Gary71 wrote:Lovely work as ever :)
What's the tab half way along the bottom edge of the 1/4 window flange? Mine doesn't have one!
Gary
That's the late 60's early 70's ankle strap mounting for young guns on the pull. That's why you don't have one :lol:
Rare accessory :wink:
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What a day! - Barry has finished his magic so I went to pick up my baby today......

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After a final strip down...

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It was loaded...

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and safely covered for transportation...

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Shouldn't forget the Barry goodbye - this is rebuild number???...

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Interesting to look back on how far things have come...

A-Post area...

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Nose and floorpan...

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Rear Parcel Shelf...

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Once back safe, sound and dry in our workshop...

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...it passed it's final inspection with flying colours...

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Now time for some paint...

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I wanted to say thank you although I've just had to delete six lines of gushing praise for Barry :oops:

So, in short - Barry your work is outstanding, your skill is simply awesome, I love the fact you care as much as I do and I couldn't be happier with all you've done - Barry Carter, you're THE MAN 8)

Barry's so good he even offered to look after this for a couple of weeks (well, after a bit of persuasion!)...

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citroen ?
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hot66 wrote:citroen ?
Chicken coop - actually the same thing !
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Congratulations - Barry's work looks superb as always ...
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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

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Great stage of the build, looks fantastic as ever from Barry - looking forward to seeing it in paint!

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Barry looks so pleased with his work!

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Great result and soon in paint I guess?
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looks fantastic Darren, will it be going straight into paint?

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