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RobtheManx
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« on: February 07, 2021, 08:41:26 am »

This project started in my usual way ....feeling sorry for some beaten up old car .
Resto Johnny advertised this 67 sunroof  bug on the lounge cheap .  I bought it as a bare shell with doors . But after talking to my shipper it became apparent that shipping an entire shell would be impossible to ship without paperwork ......So I got it chopped in half!
The front half came over in a 76 Ford van . The rear end in a C10 pickup truck .
Once back in the UK I put the 2 halves back together on a solid 67 pan . I IRS'd the pan , all the running gear has been mostly been put together from stuff lying around from previous projects .
I made a set of flared fenders , bonnet and engine lid in a similar blue .
Next it'll be off to Jim at Cotsweld for a cage  .
Motor will be a Richie Webb nitrous special  .
Hoping to be out on the track this year .... if we're allowed !
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RobtheManx
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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2021, 09:01:04 am »

The shell is perfectly solid but has lots of dents . It's originally zenith blue . The interior is still original paint the the exterior has had a poor repaint . I've polished up the paint as best I can but will be leaving it as it is . The front end had a bit of a shunt at some point ....Maybe what caused the repaint . My friend Tim at Roadhouse Motor Co is gonna come and straighten in out a bit for me .
The project is just meant to be a cheap fun street/strip car , no more shiny paint cars for me !  They tale too much looking after .

Cheers Rob
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leec
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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2021, 19:29:48 pm »

Looks like a really cool project. Did you cut through windscreen pillars and heater channels?

Lee
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RobtheManx
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2021, 11:30:48 am »

Yep !
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Neil Davies
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2021, 14:55:00 pm »

Looks like a really cool project. Did you cut through windscreen pillars and heater channels?

Lee

And didn't roof chop it? Shocked

Looks like a fun project Rob!
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2021, 15:01:01 pm »

Rob, are you still needing a weld in mid mount? I did reply to your wanted advert but never heard back. Edit Just seen Richie's reply

Lee
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RobtheManx
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2021, 00:02:30 am »

Rob, are you still needing a weld in mid mount? I did reply to your wanted advert but never heard back. Edit Just seen Richie's reply

Lee

Hi Lee . No , all sorted thanks
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RobtheManx
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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2021, 00:03:41 am »

Looks like a really cool project. Did you cut through windscreen pillars and heater channels?

Lee

And didn't roof chop it? Shocked

No , I've barely got the skills to weld the 2 halves back together . Let alone chop it!   Plus I'd have to paint it then !

Looks like a fun project Rob!
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RobtheManx
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« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2021, 07:25:23 am »

67 is back from Cotsweld racecars . To say I'm pleased is an understatement . The work is beautiful and the seat position is perfect and the window net fitment is a work of art . Frame horns , torsion bars and shock towers all tied in to the cage so no need for a trapeze bar .
Next job is to fix my leaky brake system and then start bolting it all together! 
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« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2021, 14:39:24 pm »

Wauw! Great craftsmanship  Cool

Yannick
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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2022, 22:43:05 pm »

Windows in , wiring done . Getting there !
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« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2022, 22:45:15 pm »

Rear end
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