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The last couple of days i managed to de-rust and zinc plate another strip from behind the headliner and the metal side panel on the dash. The last of the six strips from behind the headliner is in de-rust bath and will be zinc plated tomorrow and hopefully all the small bolts that fix the strips...

Great great work Fabrice. Nice to see things being re-assembled. How did the new spring fit in the hood latch?

Thats real progress in action. Well done

Looks like a great job Mike. Dont forget to put your axle tag back on ( if your going to put it back) before you put back on the car

Looks awesome Ozcoupe. You should be proud of all you have achieved

Julien where in the UK are you based?

Today i went from the longest 2 strips to the shortest 2 strips behind the headliner. They spent the night in electrolysis bath and today they was zinc plated The metal dash end plate is in the electrolysis bath tonight Who would have imagined how satifying this job turned out to be. I...

It never ceases to amaze me how Americans have access to so many more quality products compared to here in the UK. Its frustrating :@

Sounds like you got a plan in motion and making good progress

They are 84cm long. I tried the rain guttering first with de-rust but it was not deep enough so i used the tub below that i used to spray parts. Its a very large tub but i had it leant against the wall and only used around 3 litres of vinegar. I now need to find a longer tub to fit the roof bows...

Todays contribution to restoring the car. The 2 long strips that fit behind the headliner have been de-rusted with electrolysis and then zinc plated. The metal dash end plate has been paint stripped and sanded. Its ready to go in the de-rust sauce tomorrow. The shortest 2 strips that fit behind...

Welcome from the UK.

It must be my lucky day.  :D  Today i removed the fender to put new door hinges on the car. When i removed the fender i found the original filler still in place. :P  It does have a crack in it but i am sure that can be sorted out with the knowledge i picked up from Fabrices magical grill...

What a absolute PITA door hinges are to fit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never want to fit new door hinges again. Having never done this before i definately underestimated how how heavy the doors are. Trying to lift a door with all the glass and fittings still attached and trying to balance...

WOW and more WOW. You are definately stripping things right back. Wish i had your skills and confidence. I am looking forward to seeing the finished car

Looks like its paint stripping season. I just got to get my shut lines lined up then i will be getting stripped off too :D

It wont be this color for much longer :D  Cant wait to take it bare metal and spray it grabber lime what is the ninja turtles phone number

Welcome from the UK...........Looks like you got a few years of weekends ahead of you

Welcome from the UK

Great work Baz. What you using on the roof to remove rust?