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[JTR70]

Finally past all those spot welds. Glad to have the footprint of the old tray here as a guide to installing the new one. As you can see it runs at...

[JTR70]

This car is such an anomaly to me. A RHD 356 with USA bumpers from the factory. Must have been special order on the kardex??

[JTR70]

Very kind of you to say Drew, Thank you! I'm interested in that Porsche Kuebel wagon of yours. I didn't realize Porsche made their own version. Can...

[JTR70]

Congratulations on that really nice article Drew. An 8 page spread no less. Thanks for the mention of this site and the end BTW. I hope you find her a...

[JTR70]

Transplanting the brackets:
No way to get a clear shot at welding this bracket on with the flange installed so now was the time.
The apron...

[JTR70]

That looks like a beautiful version of Bali Scott. I've seen a couple of original examples of Bali and I find it has milky tone to it that I do not care...

[JTR70]

Flange repair continued:
Replacement section folded over into a new pinch flange. Since I'm only replacing half of it I didnt want it to look too...

[JTR70]

Thank you Roy! I always enjoy reading your thoughtful comments. I think for most, these posts are too detailed and the eyes just glaze over to ever care...

[JTR70]

Flange clean up continued.
Finally touched bottom in this left corner. Gusset and pinch seam cleaned of the last remains of the old cross-member....

[JTR70]

Wow! You sure could get a good car for a reasonable price for sure. Will do..Thanks.

[JTR70]

It never seems to end Scott. Yes, those are the optional gas heater mounts. You're really going highly detailed in the engine compartment I see. I understand...