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Post by kensingtoncoupe on Oct 19, 2006 14:02:18 GMT
My first attempt here to post some pictures of my 1969 Coupe which has been laid up for the past 12 years!!!! Complete but covered in surface rust on the underside components. Chassis looks fine overall. Sills on both sides completely shot.  Interior complete, including 4 headrests(!!), but needing a re-trim. I wouldn't mind some sundym glass if anybody knows of a set - I know it's highly unlikely but you don't find if you don't ask!!! I've tried to link you to a set of images at Image Cave and also to list an idividual picture. Wish me luck with the re-build - I know it's going to take an age  !! usera.imagecave.com/kensingtoncoupe/strip-down-stage/usera.imagecave.com/kensingtoncoupe/chassis-underside/ ] |
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Oct 19, 2006 15:39:48 GMT
Best of luck, the stripping down is the easy bit!
Nice facilities by the way...
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Oct 19, 2006 18:36:24 GMT
You will get there!
Sundym cars do occasionally turn up but do not hold your breath. Its a lot of bother to swap all the glass!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2006 18:47:56 GMT
You've got a lot of work to do but ideal facilities.
At least you won't have a problem with a garage 2" longer and 3" wider than your car with no heat or light!!
Good luck with the project.
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Oct 19, 2006 19:07:51 GMT
We have plenty of room!  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2006 20:59:44 GMT
A very nice line up with some decent space!!
Would like to see some pics of the "really old one" at some stage.
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Oct 19, 2006 21:03:39 GMT
On a P2 on P5 Forum! Heresy
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Post by Smallfry on Oct 19, 2006 22:12:13 GMT
It looks worse than it actually is to me. With the space you have it will be a doddle, especially if you have room to store all the parts and have a bare bodyshell to work with. Dont forget to label everything. Its easy to think you will remember where it all goes, but two or three years down the line its not so easy !
Looks wistfully out of the window at our poxy little garage !
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Post by kensingtoncoupe on Oct 20, 2006 12:05:29 GMT
Thanks chaps for your positive responses!!! I know that I am lucky to have a decent sized workshop - we have labelled all items which ahev so far been removed and will start welding the new sills next week. All the glass will come out for the respray so if some sundym arrives before it goes back in all the better. I know most of you have been though this process with your own P5's so understand just how daunting it is at this stage. She is on a jig now to make things easier - see pics.  |
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Post by dorsetflyer on Oct 20, 2006 15:27:22 GMT
I presume you will be keeping the original colour scheme of 'Silver Birch' over 'Arden Green', it's a nice colour combination.
Be careful when you do the coach lining on the sides though as I see from the pic that it was incorrect. The line doesn't extend beyond the front wheel arch.
Lot's of cars I have seen make this mistake and it stands out a mile.
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Post by Multi-Tech on Oct 21, 2006 2:38:19 GMT
Looks like you have got your work cut out, but with that for a workshop and keeping things labeled and some nice picture you should be ok putting it back. Would like to see some pictures of the paint job when you get to it as I'm looking to get my bottom half colour changed. That goes for anyone else that as had any paint work done by someone in the surrey area they could recommend. Oh and Phil, lovely line up my dream garage  |
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Post by kensingtoncoupe on Oct 23, 2006 12:13:11 GMT
John - I will probably keep it to the original colours - like you I think that they are a nice combination - although I am, at this stage, thinking of Cameron Green or even Silver Birch with a Burnt Grey roof. You know how you play with ideas at this stage of a project!!! Any views greatly appreciated. Many thanks for the advice on the fine lines by the way.
PriceyP5 Will send you pictures of my paint job whilst in progress. I have a workshop and paint facility in Central London should you want some advice.
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Post by dorsetflyer on Oct 23, 2006 14:10:55 GMT
Cameron Green, which is also a very nice colour, to the purists is for the P6's only. But again it is your choice in the end.
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Post by Multi-Tech on Oct 23, 2006 16:27:08 GMT
kensingtoncoupe that would be great and thanks for the offer, your not even that far away from me.
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Post by bigandy on Oct 23, 2006 19:51:52 GMT
wow wish i could help where are you in london?
big andy
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Post by kensingtoncoupe on Oct 24, 2006 12:02:32 GMT
Big Andy. I am based in kensington W8 - the car is in my workshop in Park Royal NW10. Very kind of you to offer!!!
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