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PostPosted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:44 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:52 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
Thanks a lot guys, really appreciated !

While I was there playing with the fenders, I adjusted the A-pillar mudguards and welded the fixations that were missing:
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And then I played with the bottom part of my front mask..
Making the template :
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Starting with the english wheel:
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Taking shape :
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And then more work :
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Adjusting:
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Before/after:
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And welding :
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:15 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
Good to see more progress Antoine! Really impressed that you tackle making a panel like that spare wheel well yourself. Keep it up!
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 01, 2024 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
Hi Antoine, good to see xou are back at it! And again, very impressive metal working there Cool
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
I really enjoyed that repair panel photo sequence. Nice!
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:06 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
Inspiring Dedication. Well done. 👊

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:46 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
Damn man, i just went through entire thread, that is some impressive work, keep it up:)
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 20, 2024 12:47 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
Thanks a lot for all the feedback guys, really appreciated !!

So, here are the next steps on the front mask !
The openings around the nostril were not satisfying so I took care of it:
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And done:
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After that I built the part behind the nostril, mine were too far gone:
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Lots of cutting, adjusting, and of course adding the 3 tabs for the nostril fixation (a 60 only feature !):
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And ready to be mounted:
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Putting back the horns' support:
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Welding the pocket behind the nostril:
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And after a blasting session..some epoxy primer and we have a saved front mask :
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:45 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
Brilliant work! When it is finished you are going to know every part of that body inside and out.

It looks pretty good already, but with the mask off like that, you have a chance to get the inside of the nose really nice and smooth before it goes back on - it isn't as easy once it is welded in place!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:15 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
Thanks a lot guys !

So, next I decided to take care of my engine hood. It was globally in a good shape :
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But in details had a lot of dents, rust,..well the usual issues Laughing
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So I first prepared some patch panels:
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And this one:
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
I realised I missed this update! More great metalwork there. Working over the top of the original panel to get the shape of repair sections is a neat idea - is it difficult to shrink the section down afterwards or just a matter of trimming the edges?

Keep it up!
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:01 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
DaveB9 wrote:
I realised I missed this update! More great metalwork there. Working over the top of the original panel to get the shape of repair sections is a neat idea - is it difficult to shrink the section down afterwards or just a matter of trimming the edges?

Keep it up!


Not really, difference is only the thickness of the sheet (1mm here) so almost no extra work after Wink

Well, let's continue the update !

I then unskinned the hood:
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Lots of rust being set free :
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And here we are:
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:50 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
So, I then started on the frame:
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And welding:
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The other corner needed some work too :
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Adjusting:
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And welding :
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Then I blasted it and some primer/rust protection Paint:
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:17 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
Very impressive work! You make it look easy!
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
That looks really good Antoine! Nice to know when the skin goes back on that it is all clean, dry and rust free in those corners. Keep it up.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe Reply with quote
Wonderful work Antoine!
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