Ground up resto 1973 2.4S

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Alan @ CanfordClassics
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Post by Alan @ CanfordClassics »

Fabulous Thomas.

Keep the pics coming

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Post by 912uk »

yeah I have to say looks a great job well done keep it up..
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Post by Thomas L »

Here all the loose parts from the paint shop......

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Thomas L
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Interior is getting closer to finish

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Post by sramdeen »

WOW! Absolutely amazing work. Cannot wait to see the finished product!
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Finished the interior

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Finally the interior is finished.....



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Fantastic, isnt it :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Post by willbrown »

fantastic thomas 8) looks stunning.

do you know how you plan to tackle the infamously nla windscreen seal?

are you having the targa top restored, new or??
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Post by Thomas L »

The window seal i dont know yet, but yes I am buying a complete kit to refurbish the top also, no short cuts allowed at this point 8)

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Post by owen nw »

fantastic resto , work man ship is class owen nw :shock: :wink:
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Post by 912uk »

bowl me over with a tin of lard!! that's stunning some paint job wow!!! :)

really great work better than new :)
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Post by Thomas L »

Sorry for the dark pics, but car is coming along very quickly now.....

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Post by owen nw »

just gets better and better owen nw :shock: :)
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Post by 964RS »

I Soooooo want to see this when its finished! 8)
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Post by Thomas L »

Here is a little update.......

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Engine update

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Here is the assembly of my engine :

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New JE Pistons and cylindres....



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