Finnish Francesca, 1973 targa resto
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Re: Finnish Francesca, 1973 targa resto
While at the front and with access from underneath Barry reported on the front pan.
“Overall the front pan isn't bad at all, but it's base had corroded on one side, and was dented on the other. This is the first of two batches for this area. With a repair panel fabricated, a final size hole could be cut in the pan, and the area primed up ready for welding. Any of my repair panels get blasted on the inside surface, just to help the primer grab on to the metal better.”
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The other side was given the same treatment. Notice the mounting tab was reformed too.
Regards
Mike
“Overall the front pan isn't bad at all, but it's base had corroded on one side, and was dented on the other. This is the first of two batches for this area. With a repair panel fabricated, a final size hole could be cut in the pan, and the area primed up ready for welding. Any of my repair panels get blasted on the inside surface, just to help the primer grab on to the metal better.”
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The other side was given the same treatment. Notice the mounting tab was reformed too.
Regards
Mike
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73T targa (signal yellow project)
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Re: Finnish Francesca, 1973 targa resto
Bravo!
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Re: Finnish Francesca, 1973 targa resto
And we're back! Nice to see, thanks for resuming Mike.
All the best, Richard.
All the best, Richard.
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Thanks for the update Mike.
The image-hosting problems must be very frustrating - I'm afraid I can't help with any suggestions for a 'fix' though as I've always used Flickr
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The image-hosting problems must be very frustrating - I'm afraid I can't help with any suggestions for a 'fix' though as I've always used Flickr
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Re: Finnish Francesca, 1973 targa resto
Great to see this pop again Mike. I was asking Rich about the car whilst we were at Le Mans. My build thread was hit by Photobucket too and I switched over to PostImage. A frustrating experience I don't want to go through again.
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Thanks Richard and Stephen. Your threads are inspiration for everyone and will become reference guides for years to come. Me, I’m trying to go a different route with this one but we shall see.
Thanks Andy. I’ve put my eggs in the postimage camp already. Two mistakes so far, surely I can’t make a third!
Regards
Mike
Thanks Andy. I’ve put my eggs in the postimage camp already. Two mistakes so far, surely I can’t make a third!
Regards
Mike
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67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
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Re: Finnish Francesca, 1973 targa resto
Always thought you were a secret outlaw. I look forward to the pics of the chrome (replica) Fuchs etc.210bhp wrote: Me, I’m trying to go a different route with this one but we shall see.
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Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
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Re: Finnish Francesca, 1973 targa resto
Glad you're back Mike.....
....how's the car driving?
....how's the car driving?
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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You’re avin a laugh aren’t you Darren? Everything is sorted except the steering wheel. I can’t find it anywhere and I just won’t ever drive it without the original......
Regards
Mike
Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
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.....looking forward to the thread unfold.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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Re: Finnish Francesca, 1973 targa resto
Sticking with the floor Barry moved on to an area which I know is very complicated, hidden and would be easily bodged and covered over if not done properly. The problem was here on this shell too. It was the same on both sides but I will just show one side in pictures.
Barry had straightened the floor, then improved the centre tunnel to a nice finish and then turned his attention to the rear corner areas which had obviously previously been worked on with several incorrect surface repairs and patches.
Regards
Mike
Barry had straightened the floor, then improved the centre tunnel to a nice finish and then turned his attention to the rear corner areas which had obviously previously been worked on with several incorrect surface repairs and patches.
Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
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Re: Finnish Francesca, 1973 targa resto
Further investigation reveals what is underneath these old patches.
Is this what’s underneath your car with a shiny top surface or an exterior floor pan loaded with underseal or waxoyl thinking you have it well protected?
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Regards
Mike
Is this what’s underneath your car with a shiny top surface or an exterior floor pan loaded with underseal or waxoyl thinking you have it well protected?
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Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
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Re: Finnish Francesca, 1973 targa resto
As Barry says “a very fiddly repair” and you can only admire the complexity of the repair pieces made, welded in and paint protected (in all the little cavities) and then surface reformed back to match the rest of the floor.
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And then repeat on the other side.
You can only marvel at the craftsmanship, the patience and the time involved to do things properly.
Regards
Mike
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And then repeat on the other side.
You can only marvel at the craftsmanship, the patience and the time involved to do things properly.
Regards
Mike
_____________________________
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/