1973 2.4E Restoration

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:30 pm

myatt1972 wrote:Looks fantastic Darren, I reckon when Twiggy see's you in that you might get the real thing

.....and with any luck these days she might take her teeth out!

Thanks for all the kind comments chaps

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:33 pm

Must remember to keep my fingers away from the keyboard when I've had a few sherbets!

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:31 pm

As ever, things don't go quite as swiftly as planned however after a weeks holiday I returned to find all panels finally in top coat....

...and ready for fitting up...

...somebody once told me it's all about the detail - a photo for Rich, cheers mate

...

... and so we begin...

One concern we had was what to use as a front wing sealant as Dum Dum has been unavailable for some time now - we opted for this 3M product available from woolies-trim.co.uk, it comes in handy strips, is waterproof, doesn't set hard, will not shrink, can be over-painted and is apparently the closest product to the original available - seems to have worked a treat

...

Getting very close to a finished shell now

Thanks for looking

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:39 pm

Looks fantastic Darren !

Will it be finished in time for Hedingham ?

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:49 pm

terrific update Darren, looks awesome. I sense the need for a trip over to Sunny Swindon.

left4dead · Post by **left4dead** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:50 pm

That paint looks super creamy, Darren. Now you're back from your hols kick some butt and get it put it back together in time for the castle, after all, you still have another two (three?) weeks!

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:54 pm

Hi Darren

Looks great what a fantastic moment when it all come together as a complete painted shell.

Kind regards

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:01 pm

Thanks chaps - it'll certainly be making it to the Castle.....just not sure sure which year!

Although it will probably beat your 904 there Andy

You're welcome anytime Nigel - just missed seeing your car today, hoping to have a measure up later in the week

Cheers,

DustyM · Post by **DustyM** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:35 pm

Superb..

jtparr · Post by **jtparr** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:38 pm

Looking good there Darryn...

myatt1972 · Post by **myatt1972** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:49 pm

Fantastic update Darren, this car is going to be a stunner !

murph2309 · Post by **murph2309** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:51 am

Love the hinge pins. .mmm.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:21 am

Well done Darren, really coming together now!

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:30 pm

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:14 pm

A day of fettling.....

DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

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