Finally found one... My 57 356 A

neilbardsley · Post by **neilbardsley** » Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:25 pm

Yes the engine does look good!

vwgillybilly · Post by **vwgillybilly** » Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:01 pm

Cheers!

Should really change the dissy, however it isn't as it appears. It's an 030 or whatever the code is from an SC engine.

Gill.

vwgillybilly · Post by **vwgillybilly** » Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:21 pm

A bit more progress.

After the chromer I first used obliterated one of the Mazak ends of my rear pop out catches I decided to remake them from stainless. Took a while but they turned out nice, it's hard to tell really. I tapped them & used m3 button head bolts to secure them.

Also the car is now in 1st stage epoxy etch primer ready for final prep.

Gill

Uk911 · Post by **Uk911** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:36 pm

Looking good, plus I recognise that spray booth..........mark

vwgillybilly · Post by **vwgillybilly** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:00 am

Cheers Mark.

Yes I'm sure yours spent a good amount of time in there!

Uk911 · Post by **Uk911** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:05 pm

It certainly did , but IMHO, well worth it....looking forward to seeing yours in final paint, should look stunning......Mark

roy mawbey · Post by **roy mawbey** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 11:47 am

Looking very nice indeed. Bet you are pleased with it !

Roy

vwgillybilly · Post by **vwgillybilly** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:00 am

Thanks Roy.

From the pictures it looks good yes, the painter has sent me about 30 up to yet.

Meanwhile on with the tedious less glamorous jobs....

Had the seat rails blasted & painted them. Also had the runners Nickel plated & the latches & springs chromed.

Had a load more of the original screws re chromed. I'm getting sad with this now, even the chromer thinks so!

Gill

vwgillybilly · Post by **vwgillybilly** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 12:45 am

A few more assorted pics.

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:55 am

Looks superb !

yoda · Post by **yoda** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:54 am

I love the look of a freshly painted shell - yours looks stunning

cobber356 · Post by **cobber356** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 9:21 am

Stunning Gill.....best colour mmmmmmm

Andy J · Post by **Andy J** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 12:33 pm

Looks amazing Gill, i Bet your buzzing! and silver is the top colour for these cars.

By the way Gill who is doing your chroming ,is he local to you.

Regards

Andy .

jamie · Post by **jamie** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 12:39 pm

Lovely colour choice.

hashman · Post by **hashman** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:03 am

That looks fantastic Gill. I love the highlight lines on a smooth
and shiny 356 shell.
Karl

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