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  1. KARICOUM

    KARICOUM Formula Junior

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    #26 KARICOUM, May 30, 2014
    So a question to the forum. In Australia we drive on the left hand side. ( Ie the Steering wheel is on right of car. ). Should i restore this car as it left the factory left hand drive or convert it to right to make driving on Aussie roads more enjoyable and safer. As the car does not have its original motor its not going to win any concourses. Mmmm....conudrum
     
  2. jlonmark

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    #27 jlonmark, May 30, 2014
    Ross, don't forget to cut the horn grilles in somewhat uneven.... just like from the factory
     
  3. Bullfighter

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    #28 Bullfighter, Jun 7, 2014
    Lol. But true...
     
  4. JCR

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    #29 JCR, Jul 3, 2014
    Any more progress on this?
     
  5. KARICOUM

    KARICOUM Formula Junior

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    #30 KARICOUM, Jul 3, 2014
    Weve made good progress on both the Pre A and its sister 59 Sunroof coupe. Photo report soon
     
  6. KARICOUM

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    #31 KARICOUM, Jul 5, 2014
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    KARICOUM Formula Junior

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  8. NürScud

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    #33 NürScud, Jul 8, 2014
    Fantastic project.
     
  9. jlonmark

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    #34 jlonmark, Jul 8, 2014
    Ross, excellent work. I see you are getting ready for a new nose. I just finished the same. How are your gutters?
     
  10. KARICOUM

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    #35 KARICOUM, Jul 9, 2014
    Gutters? Not sure what you're referring to Jay
     
  11. jlonmark

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    #36 jlonmark, Jul 9, 2014
    Ross, the gutters are where the hood seal attaches to and they act as "gutters" to divert the water off the front of the car
     
  12. KARICOUM

    KARICOUM Formula Junior

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    #37 KARICOUM, Jul 9, 2014
    Some work required but remarkably ok as the car has been a dry climate car for so long. Trial fit front clip today- I'll post some photos soon . I'm loving this resto.
     
  13. KARICOUM

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    #38 KARICOUM, Jul 10, 2014
    Got any pics of your project to share Jay?
     
  14. jjeffries

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    #39 jjeffries, Jul 25, 2014
    Lovely job you're doing. May I ask what kind of jig is that you're using....self-made or from someone like Celette? Very neat. Best, John in CT (USA)
     
  15. jlonmark

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    #40 jlonmark, Jul 25, 2014
    The new nose is on! Next up is cut the horn vents, turn signals, bumper supports and weld the headlight buckets and rings in. Also we are removing the original lead and adding metal to set the gaps. Paint should start Aug 1.
     
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    #42 jlonmark, Jul 25, 2014
  18. KARICOUM

    KARICOUM Formula Junior

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    #43 KARICOUM, Jul 30, 2014
    John. Our jig was built inhouse. Works well..
     
  19. KARICOUM

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    #44 KARICOUM, Jul 30, 2014
    Its all about the gaps and shut lines. Looking great Jay
     
  20. KARICOUM

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    #45 KARICOUM, Jul 30, 2014
    What color will it be Jay?
     
  21. jlonmark

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    #46 jlonmark, Jul 30, 2014
    Ross, the car will be painted the original Metallic Silver with Black interior. I'll using the Glassurit paint- as the metallic is more accurate than the PPG brand
     
  22. KARICOUM

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    #47 KARICOUM, Jul 31, 2014
    Jay did the Kardex show black interior as original?
     
  23. jlonmark

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    #48 jlonmark, Jul 31, 2014
    Yes, it does! The cardex states "coupe seats," though the car now has speedster seats. I figured I'd keep them. I guess if I really get bored I can take the seats from my cab, put them in the speedster and then use the speedster seats in the cab ;)
     
  24. KARICOUM

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    #49 KARICOUM, Aug 3, 2014
    Jay I tried coupe seats ( original to the car ) in my 56 Speedster and could hardly get my legs under the steering wheel when climbing in or out- Id say stick with the speedster seats. Coupe seats also heavy
     
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