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Wed Oct 09, 2024 5:06 pm

That is some of the most pro metal work ive ever seen, thanks for sharing :D

Sun Oct 13, 2024 3:02 pm

Lots of little things for this months rotation. Lots of filling and grinding Most notable, all the support braces have been removed and the radio hole has been repaired.

Fri Nov 08, 2024 11:38 am

Jason got a lot of little things done this month. Filled holes and smoothed out small dents all over. The most significant things are the roof and both cowls got the treatment.

The most significant thing this month is the body is out of the rotissery and ready to be reunited with the pan next month. Jason plans on bolting it down with all new seals and hardware to set the door gaps along with the hood and decklid.

We are that much closer to paint!

Fri Nov 08, 2024 12:09 pm

Coming along very nicely! It's going to be so good in paint. Keep posting the pictures.

Mon Nov 18, 2024 9:39 am

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Sat Nov 30, 2024 10:02 pm

Rad work, but my favorite part is the tree log you use in the shop! I do the same thing with beam scraps etc. They work great to hammer on or even dish out for a certain profile you're trying to achieve with metal. Cheers Jason!

Sun Dec 01, 2024 11:03 pm

^^^ Hey brother. ^^^ thanks for that. Funny you mention the stump. So just yesterday I got my tractor up and running again after it being down for a minute and the first thing I did was move stumps around from a huge fallen Oak that had to be cut up. I specifically left one perfect size to put in the shop. I’m excited to have another one on hand. Maybe I will carve a profile or two in this one. I love that you love them too !!! Let’s Keep Going Brotha….

Mon Dec 02, 2024 9:07 am

Beautiful Fall Day to back on the Coupe.

Mon Dec 02, 2024 10:53 am

chrisflstf wrote: That is some of the most pro metal work ive ever seen, thanks for sharing :D

Thanks Brotha!!!

Mon Dec 02, 2024 10:55 am

This rotation marks the beginning of sorting out all the removables.

Mon Dec 02, 2024 12:24 pm

This is always a fun part of the build. Seeing it coming back together.

Mon Dec 02, 2024 12:26 pm

I can't wait to see your progress this week. We are approaching the finish line!

Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:38 pm

More of today''s progress.

The dash started going back together.
Jason had to repair the glove box door latch catch.

Then on to the hood latch.

Next was the mud doors. The drivers side need the lower portion replaced.
Once that was fixed, They were installed with fresh rubber.

A few more pieces got the blasting treatment as well.

I need a decklid latch for a lowlight. Anyone got one for sale?

Lastly, the tail lights got fitted.

Tue Dec 03, 2024 9:54 am

A little sand shower for the hinges.

Tue Dec 03, 2024 10:08 am

I always look forward to the updates.
Simply amazing work.
Are you planning on using later marker lights?

Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:03 am

kingkarmann wrote: I always look forward to the updates.
Simply amazing work.
Are you planning on using later marker lights?

I am not sure what you are asking. Those are the correct turn signals for a December 1957 KG.

What is a "later maker light"?

FYI, I have NOS turn signal housings and headlight rings.

Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:43 pm

VeloMikey wrote: kingkarmann wrote: I always look forward to the updates.
Simply amazing work.
Are you planning on using later marker lights?

I am not sure what you are asking. Those are the correct turn signals for a December 1957 KG.

What is a "later maker light"?

FYI, I have NOS turn signal housings and headlight rings.

I thought they look very similar to the later Ghia's.
I thought lowlights had a similar front markers like this.
Trylons 59

After looking at 57's and 58's it's plain to see I was wrong.
Learned something new. Carry on :)

Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:45 pm

VeloMikey wrote: kingkarmann wrote: I always look forward to the updates.
Simply amazing work.
Are you planning on using later marker lights?

I am not sure what you are asking. Those are the correct turn signals for a December 1957 KG.

What is a "later maker light"?

FYI, I have NOS turn signal housings and headlight rings.

I thought they look very similar to the later Ghia's.
I thought all lowlights had a similar front markers like this.

After looking at 57's and 58's it's plain to see I was wrong.
Learned something new. Carry on :)