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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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10/02/2007 05:30
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it's a good job I'm old and patient Good things come to those who wait. It be worth it.
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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06/03/2007 01:08
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Well all the sealant in the boot has cured nicely, had to go a bit Crazy Jo with the sealer, try to keep the rust away for as long as possible. So its not sealed how we and Fiat would like it to be, but its an enemy of rust now. http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j213/fiatcoupes/DCP_0002-7.jpghttp://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j213/fiatcoupes/DCP_0003-13.jpghttp://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j213/fiatcoupes/DCP_0006-7.jpgBeing one of the first, it never got quite so protected like the later shells, so as agreed were doing whats best for the car, not what looks pretty, especially underneath. First of the paint went on too, and wow what a colour this was when new. Sooo pearly its loverly, really nice champagne pearl to it. I'd like to paint an ink black plus in this colour, given the chance i may just, its a stunner. http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j213/fiatcoupes/DCP_0008-11.jpghttp://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j213/fiatcoupes/DCP_0010-8.jpghttp://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j213/fiatcoupes/DCP_0012-6.jpghttp://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j213/fiatcoupes/DCP_0013-4.jpghttp://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j213/fiatcoupes/DCP_0014-3.jpgCertainly nice in there now. Paint finish in the boot is as good as most people's bonnets So its onto the final part now, paint the rest. Its had nearly 3 weeks prep on the body, so its as good as it can be got now.
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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06/03/2007 01:24
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Looks lush in there. Just like you've smeared black oil all over the metal. A real 'wet' look.
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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06/03/2007 01:25
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Looks lush in there. Just like you've smeared black oil all over the metal. A real 'wet' look. Yeh shame to go put carpet over it now. Looks real nice in the flesh, new camera time now.
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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06/03/2007 01:32
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Well done Neil and Carl. Another old bint did my X19 in 20 years ago same way - car was never right after. I wish Carl was around then! He was, in nappies mind
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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06/03/2007 01:33
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It's getting there, Carl... still ok for the weekend? Neil Yep it will have to be, i could probably find another 3 weeks work on it elsewhere but we have to draw the line somewhere dont we.
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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06/03/2007 01:38
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It's getting there, Carl... still ok for the weekend? Neil Mind you, ive only got one more coupe left to do before i move, so if you wanted to leave it a couple more days, ill happly sort those floors free of charge??? Up to you, i'd like it gone, but the floors are irritating me a little, be nice to do a proper job of them really while its in.
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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06/03/2007 16:15
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1960 is viewed by all right-thinking connoisieurs as a particularly good year, I think you'll find Supernacular, I think... Neil
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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06/03/2007 16:42
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Just so, mate, but as I can now pull rank as being more crustaceanly, I still think it was fitting that barnacles should be scraped off rocks even if they had been teleported up the Alps. Off to torture the front susp now. Better invest in satnav. S.
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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08/03/2007 01:20
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Work looks awesome, once ive got some funds sorted im seriously putting my name on the waiting list for a re-spray
Want to see carlts wizzy yellow effect!
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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08/03/2007 01:55
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Looking at these photos, I'm wondering if I'll take the trip with my own soon to be pink car. Will be a long drive, but probably worth it
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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08/03/2007 03:10
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Deja Vu! I got a photo like that from CarlT. Looks great on screen. Wait till you see it in the flesh though Barnacle. You're in for a treat when you pick her up
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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08/03/2007 03:23
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Looking good!
But admit it Neil, you'll be scared to drive her.
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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08/03/2007 03:30
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Neil, it looks wonderful That's the sort of job I want done
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Re: Anatomy of a repair
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08/03/2007 04:19
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good work there Carl, I am impressed. @ Neil, you'd be committing a crime if you DON'T have your alloys refurbed, it would just ruin the effect matey so, get it sorted luv the new paint look effect, good results off the gun carl, what paint do you use ? PPG ? Sikkens ?
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