My '72 911T

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Re: My '72 911T

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I did all that kidney area on my diy resto 31 years ago, and it is solid to this day.
I'm no body guy, but preparation is everything.
All I had then was very basic stuff, real Red Oxide on clean steel and seam sealer and then 2 good coats of smooth Hammerite.
When that was all cured (2 weeks in the summer) a good dose of Waxoil inside and out ensuring drain holes were clear.

Keeping this skin intact is key, so jet wash every few years and clean like mad, recoating any broken and stone chipped areas. Gary's shields will really reduce this problem and wise.

Home early I think Gary, time to ogle it lol!
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It's looking great Gary - you've got some exciting times ahead
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
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Look at the radius on that:

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Final lead work done today, which is great timing as I’m picking it up in the morning:)

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LHS looking as sweet as the RHS:
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Road trip tomorrow, there and back in one go as of course I can’t stay anywhere.

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You could have slept in the trailer for a night on route
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You won't be able to hug Barry either ...

Good luck !

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Looking good. Safe trip tomorrow.
Lightweight_911 wrote:You won't be able to hug Barry either ...
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You pay extra for that :)

All precautions will be taken:
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Biggest Xmas present on DDK? :)
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Looking good Gazzle.
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Exiting times
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Think I left a bit early as it would appear I’m already nearly here...:)
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Has Santa been yet ?
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Gary71 wrote:Think I left a bit early as it would appear I’m already nearly here...:)
Too excited to sleep? Kids at Christmas!
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Gary71 wrote:Think I left a bit early as it would appear I’m already nearly here...:)
And the roads are empty

Exciting day Gary....
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Santa has packed his sleigh :)Image
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