My '62 DC project on a roll!!(Update)

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Finished

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The paint job is finised.All that still has to be done is the polishing and buffing.ImageImage
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geeeez that was fast. looks nice
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was quick... did you do any rust repair?
looks good, well done.
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All the rust has been cut out and replaced with new metal.These guys worked through the night to get it finished.
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did you get some pics?... was it welded in? custom bent sections or flat sheets?
I face some metalwork at some stage, is why I ask..
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The guys used flat metal that was cut to size and bent till it fitted.Tig welding was used to make a proper joint.All in all they did a fantastic job.
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Looking very good. Waiting for the bottom part.
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Sorry didnt see the second page. Still very nice. Now to fit everything. do you have a d date to finnish the project.
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Yes,the 5 of October.In time for the Worcester car show.
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Post by flatfourfan »

awesome..........................I'm slightly biased to dove blue on a split DC myself..................lol.

looks killer.
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She's home.Now I can really get into her.I have already fitted the new headlights.I also got the new air inlets on the back of the body from the laser cutters today.Testerday I goy my new lenses for the taillights and found some nice EMPI's to go with that.
There is still a lot of work ahead.I can't wait to do it.
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great progress, do you have a day job?
Please post pics, esp of the laser cut air inlets..
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Yes,I do have a day job.I deal with all these people that manufactuers parts.I am a metal broker,so I know who to talk to,to have parts made is easy and cheap.The laser cut intakes cost me R300 and was worth it.I'll post some pics when they are fitted.
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PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Air vents

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Here is the pics of the air vents and new lights.
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