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by Davidh
Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:19 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1964 Saloon... How bad is too bad?
Replies: 12
Views: 3875

Re: 1964 Saloon... How bad is too bad?

Thank you all for taking the time to reply! It sounds as though it isn't the basket case that I feared but that I must adopt a zen like state of inner calm and patience! 67-2 Door, a quick question if I may - guttering seems easy enough to obtain but, for the roof edge, did you fabricate your own or...
by Davidh
Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:28 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1964 Saloon... How bad is too bad?
Replies: 12
Views: 3875

Re: 1964 Saloon... How bad is too bad?

David, Thank you. I would like to save it - seems a shame to give up on it if there is a glimmer of hope! A friend had it and was going to scrap it - a bottle of whisky later and... well, here we are! Luckily I wouldn't need it as my daily runner. Les, I take your point - it is bang on eye line and ...
by Davidh
Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:06 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1964 Saloon... How bad is too bad?
Replies: 12
Views: 3875

Re: 1964 Saloon... How bad is too bad?

Les,
Thanks for the reply. Yes, its the roof that worries me most I think. I feel relatively confident in dealing with the other areas having seem the replacement panels available but, that rust in the gutters extends over approximately half the length of either side.
by Davidh
Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:48 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1964 Saloon... How bad is too bad?
Replies: 12
Views: 3875

Re: 1964 Saloon... How bad is too bad?

And a few more pictures... Hopefully that'll give a general impression of the worst parts!
by Davidh
Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1964 Saloon... How bad is too bad?
Replies: 12
Views: 3875

1964 Saloon... How bad is too bad?

Good afternoon, Im new here so, my apologies if this is a bit of a perennial question but, how bad is too bad? Im an accidental owner of a 1964 Saloon. Ive never restored a car before but, my working like is spent doing a mix of joinery and metalwork so, I have a decent bit of space and equipment to...