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Very nice! I don't think there is a better combo of topcoats out there than 55-line and 923-255 clear coat.
The replacement bumper frame support is donated from a Motronic 2.7 car. It will require some modifications. Placement of the charcoal canister is...
The original black paint on the rear panel framework was a Univer product. It can be electrostatically applied or with a spray gun. The orginal...
There were three different weld types used for the 355 Spider quarter panel, rear panel framework, and bumper support frame. MIG, ERW (spot...
Thank you and I certainly will continue posting with progress reports. With regard to the structural work, I am surprised that it is this "easy"...
You are absolutely right. The duct (trunking) will have to be secured in advance of the radiator being replaced. I agree that it may be impossible...
Alright.. So, now it's time to start going back on with parts! :D [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
A lot of progress over the last few days. What's left of the damaged quarter panel will be removed with the rear framework and bumper support...
Well, I was able to get it situated.. as originally intended.. on the side that I am working on. I still need to need to go around to the other...
I don't see how they ever fit the intended spacers in there the way it was, or why.. No doubt the other four are caliper shims. You have a sharp...
Hmmm... These are the parts that were there from before. For sake of comparison, I went around to the other side of the car for an inspection....
Here's a picture of the four extra spacers, plus one of the two wide ones. [ATTACH]
Upon further review of the situation, I am thinking the four extra spacers were put there to compensate for previous damage. Clearly there is no...
In this case, I had four slim spacers and two larger ones. On other applications, is the usual arrangement just one large spacer on each side?
First question is a simple one.. I had to replace the left rear knuckle on a collision project. Naturally, I had to remove the axle nut. Just want...
Where the quarter panel overlaps the rear framework. I'll capture a picture of this from the car to be repaired.
Well, I've made some headway.. Donor clip is now "scrap" status. It took a lot more effort than I expected to remove the quarter panel without...
To be clear, I am not the owner. I was only lucky enough to be the guy chosen for repairs. No sarcasm. Yes, it's a ton of work. It is also an...
Thank you! I allowed a lot of room for unexpected duties, scope creep, etc.. Still, I might not have given myself enough swinging room. It...
Hi, To start, an intro into who I am.. My name is Austin and I own/operate a small body shop. We predominately do repairs pertaining to...
