I'll be running the vinyl GT style coverings up front and along the threshold but I'm working with...
JTR70
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Forward kick panel and pocket mock ups.
I'll be running the vinyl GT style coverings up front and along the threshold but I'm working with...Last edited by JTR70; Today, 01:32 AM. -
Glad you got it figured out Roy. Like everything else we've been talking about its not usually that simple. -
Think you got it Roy! Great photo, man you've had that car a long time. I hope your son shares the same passion for it.Leave a comment:
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She looks great! Nice turn around time too... -
WOW! Par for the course I'm sure for you John but being a lifetime desert dweller I would be awestruck viewing storm surge like that in person. -
After a little research here is what I've been finding the well known 356 restorers doing for this area:
This is obviously a T1 with the access...Last edited by JTR70; 11-22-2021, 10:28 PM.Leave a comment:
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Hi Roy, I think you're correct and that the access cover "caps" the entire area for a T2 version with the lower hook. The double cheese head... -
I may have answered my own question Roy, Your T2 cover has the hook to secure bottom instead of the twin cheese head screws like a T1 above. The tunnel...
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Thank you for posting this shot Roy. Hmm, I was thinking the kick panel lapped over the access cover and "framed" it like the bottom run does.... -
Hey Dick,
Great to see you back and that you're doing well. Congratulations on the win, the car is looking fantastic.
Happy...Leave a comment:
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Further kick panel fitment:
Tunnel mat will go underneath in the end but this is now my basic final reveal shape around the access cover.
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Thank you Roy! The carpet project was a nice change of pace from the stresses of fitting that lid. Your car still having its original carpets is yet... -
By contrast, with the bottom skirt and stepped relief for the tunnel in their correct position ; no way was this ever going to fit and work with the...
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Kick panel arch:
Not only is the opening too small but the arched shape itself is squared off causing that bunching issue as it makes the turn...Last edited by JTR70; 11-16-2021, 06:44 PM.Leave a comment:
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The tunnel will tuck under the skirt but just highlighting the desired intersectional fitment I'm after.
A shot with the new section
To...Last edited by JTR70; 11-14-2021, 07:55 PM.Leave a comment:
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You'll have to imagine these raw edges with new binding but it now lays in and fits against the access cover naturally. I can live with this.
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more tunnel work.
First test piece centered and adjusted in its best position. Moved it a touch rearward to better fit up against the access cover....Last edited by JTR70; 11-14-2021, 06:05 PM.Leave a comment:
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Cutting new carpet sections to desired shape and fitment:
Like the previous alloy decklid fitment and all the other sheet metal installations...Last edited by JTR70; 11-13-2021, 11:39 PM.Leave a comment:
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Dropping the lower corners in line with the body.
The next fitment/ contour challenge was to both lower lateral corners. With the lid fully...Last edited by JTR70; 11-12-2021, 08:57 PM.Leave a comment:
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Holes reopened and slotted with the bolts starting out at the center for any future fine adjustment as it goes.
front of this lid now sits flush...Last edited by JTR70; 11-11-2021, 12:47 AM.Leave a comment:
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