46 to 49 roadster restoration Australia ladies

The 4A, 4AB, 4AC, 4AD cars, including the SM 1500 Roadster and SMX
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Josandra
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46 to 49 roadster restoration Australia ladies

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Day 1 let the fun begin.
Will strip all panels for painter.
Will take detailed pictures before start & upload today
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It is just a cosmetic restoration or a complete rebuild?
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A few memory shots before dismantle
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Hi Colin
Total rebuild.
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I'm looking forward to the next instalment! :D
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Thank you Colin for your interest..
Enjoy the process
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Sorry they are a little dark the end of day
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She looks like a great prospect Joanne. Is the engine free or does that need work?
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Colin engine free & we have a spare.

Taking mum down memory lane..young 84..

Folks had a singer before they married & also honeymooned in.
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We have just finished restoring 61 beetle..3yr project..built engine from scratch.
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While checking the local for sales the singer popped up in same suburb..
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Another day
Timber in rear looks like arm chairs
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Looking great Joanne - the engine appears to be very clean and ready to go, presumably due to the rebuild.
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Thank you Colin..it’s in great condition for age..happy ladies..
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Mobile soda blasting & undercoat day
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All we see is more dents.
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Door day

Got to love extra timber in door & Phillips screws.
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Time for us to learn to re skin doors..
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