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  1. PSk

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    #151 PSk, Jan 11, 2016
    Tom Yang has rebuilt one of these things BTW ...
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    #152 enio45, Jan 11, 2016
    Thanks Pete - yes he and i talked and he uses Karps as well for some stuff like this.

    How is the summer starting in Australia? I planning a trip there later this yr.....
     
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    #153 PSk, Jan 11, 2016
    Oops we've moved back to New Zealand, but Australia is a great place and I'm sure you will enjoy your trip.
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  7. enio45

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    #157 enio45, Mar 13, 2016
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    Had the grill stripped so we can fit the grill to the nose and adjust accordingly.

    Ill make new slates for the grill so that the look is clean and crisp!
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    #158 PSk, Mar 14, 2016
    Looking nice and straight with good gaps :)
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    #160 enio45, Mar 17, 2016
    Grill is the last item we are doing on the body - yea!

    Ill get pics early next week on the grill fit etc.

    From here - we will flip the car over and scuff the underneath to get ready for paint.

    Stay tuned......

    Other activities include - getting all the engineering drawings for the body side moldings done.

    With this complete we can run sets of the molding as needed. Pics to come
     
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    #162 kare, Mar 17, 2016
    Haven't noticed before Marchal turned the headlight assembly upside down later in production. Would consider securing the spring lock to avoid cosmetic damage in case it shakes loose. It does not need to open completely to allow the bullet to pop out putting the bezel and paintwork to risk.
     
  13. enio45

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    #163 enio45, Sep 7, 2016
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    I sent my sun visors and headliner to HVL in the Netherlands. Henk and I talked about the material, grain stitching and overall quality. I was convinced that he was the right guy with the right material to make both pieces.

    I also order from him the correct trunk material - I believe all Ellena's had the same trunk material regardless of the interior colors. He sent some samples over for me to compare with my original trunk material and we have a match!!

    Below are some pics of the before and after shots of the material etc.
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    #164 enio45, Sep 7, 2016
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    More Pics of the just received pieces

    The grab handle is underway.....

    Pics of the carpet and close up of the tweed material.

    Lastly the trunk area receives a black wool felt material on the inside of the rear quarters, the wheel housings, back of the tail panel and the back side of the trunk.

    I did not unroll the material but here is the roll....another great piece from HVL
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    #166 Bowzer, Sep 8, 2016
    This old lady is coming on nicely, thumbs up for the hard work :)
     
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    #167 buurman, Sep 8, 2016
    Ed,

    Don´t forget to weld on the brackets/attachment for the handbrake mechanism on the chassis, I cannot see them right now.
    The same as on PF coupe serie one.

    best

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  18. enio45

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    #168 enio45, Sep 8, 2016
    OK thank you, let me check the frame again - i believe i have it on the car....it has the 2 holes for the brake cable mounting if i recall?
     
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    #171 enio45, Sep 19, 2016
    Ref the exhaust hangers on the early cars, like the Ellena -

    I have seen the exhaust hangers on some Boano car and Ellena cars have the zinc plated ends on the straps painted black. I have also see some restored car just zinc plated.

    What is the correct application for the mid to late 50's era cars related to these hangers?

    Appreciate the advise
     
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    #172 enio45, Sep 19, 2016
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    For the first time since 1974 this original motor to the car has now been inserted into the car.

    Having been in a crate for all these years, we installed the motor to set up the new exhaust that was made for the car and do the necessary modification now so that upon assembly after paint etc, there are no hassles in the installation.....

    Here are some pics of the motor in and some of the setup of the exhaust system.
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    #173 John Vardanian, Sep 19, 2016
    Ed, thanks for sharing. It's always a treat to see progress pictures of this rare car.
    Have you researched how far the tail pipes should stand out?

    john
     
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    #175 enio45, Sep 20, 2016
    Looking at the photo - is that some type of tow hitch in the factory photo?? What is that at the rear bumper??
     
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