Socket 3 Posted March 30, 2016 Thanks chaps, i have the blessing of the long haired guv'nor coz she had a gold E although at the mo she refers to it as a pile of rust :rolleyes: , I just say to her look at the bigger picture B) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lobby 99 Posted March 30, 2016 Looks like you'll have a lovely car at the end of the resto, a great base to start from :) Keep us all updated with the progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socket 3 Posted April 9, 2016 I've started collecting parts for the resto, Danish is holding the o/s panel for me :thumbup: so I'm hoping to hear back with regards to the welding etc but so far none of the firms have come back. :unsure: [/url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socket 3 Posted June 26, 2016 I guess it's time for some sort of an update, although not much has changed with the car itself. it is hopefully due to go to Dr Mig late August. So far all I've been doing is collecting parts, but I have managed to paint the heater and start the wood capping. The old lacquer has started to peel away and despite my best efforts just to strip the old lacquer off, I did find I sanded through some parts of the original veneer. I found Nitromors about as much use as an ash tray on a bike. So I purchased 5 strips of veneer cut consecutively so I hopefully get a mirror image on the door cappings. These are the rear doors, the top one has had a couple of coats of lacquer, the dash should keep me quiet for a while. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petermac 5 Posted June 26, 2016 Looks like a great job,best way to remove old laquer is to use a heat gun and a scaper, it just peels off :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socket 3 Posted June 26, 2016 Great thanks for the tip. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DUKE 2 Posted August 6, 2016 Looking good on those door caps ☺👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DUKE 2 Posted November 26, 2016 Any more update on your E or are you hibernating lol 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socket 3 Posted November 27, 2016 Hi Paul Yes i've been a bit slack with the photos and progress report sorry :oops: , the shell is now on a rollover jigerty thing waiting for welding. I think I have all the panels now to complete this stage hopefully thanks to Scrumpy :thumbup: . I've also got some plating done and powder coating and in the process of re-building the front struts. Dr Mig has fabricated two jacking points for the old girl. more to follow..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danish 294 Posted November 27, 2016 Nice fabrication on the jacking points :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrumpy 0 Posted November 28, 2016 Good luck! Keep us up to date with progress... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drutin 10 Posted November 28, 2016 lovely motor :D all the best with her thanks glen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teletubby 7 Posted November 28, 2016 Nice, like 1600Es in gold Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DUKE 2 Posted November 30, 2016 Wow you have been busy I need to pop down for a brew and have a look at the old girl if I'm down ur way I have a gearbox if you need one I'm thinking of selling to make a bit of storage space 👍☺ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites