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Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:25 pm
by neilbardsley
Yes the engine does look good!
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:01 pm
by vwgillybilly
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.
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:21 pm
by vwgillybilly
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
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:36 pm
by Uk911
Looking good, plus I recognise that spray booth..........mark
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:00 am
by vwgillybilly
Cheers Mark.
Yes I'm sure yours spent a good amount of time in there!
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:05 pm
by Uk911
It certainly did , but IMHO, well worth it....looking forward to seeing yours in final paint, should look stunning......Mark
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 11:47 am
by roy mawbey
Looking very nice indeed. Bet you are pleased with it !
Roy
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:00 am
by vwgillybilly
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
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 12:45 am
by vwgillybilly
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:55 am
by Lightweight_911
Looks superb !
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:54 am
by yoda
I love the look of a freshly painted shell - yours looks stunning
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 9:21 am
by cobber356
Stunning Gill.....best colour mmmmmmm
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 12:33 pm
by Andy J
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 .
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 12:39 pm
by jamie
Lovely colour choice.
Re: Finally found one... My 57 356 A
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:03 am
by hashman
That looks fantastic Gill. I love the highlight lines on a smooth
and shiny 356 shell.
Karl
