Series 2 splitscreen 1954

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Series 2 splitscreen 1954

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Just pulled it out of the garage today for the first time after two years of restoring.

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Re: Series 2 splitscreen 1954

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Unbelievable!

What an incredible save that was. Looks well beyond anything most people would ever consider. Well done you!

Do you have any restoration pictures to share?
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Great job! Saw your pics on facebook as well


Too many Minors so little time.....
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Excellent. Gave you a thumbs up on FB. Looks brilliant, really like the colour...vibrant!
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Thanks,I'll post a few pics tommorow when I get time.Been at work all weekend.
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Oh wow! Fantastic "save" well done! :D

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This looks like something from the titanic wreck.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Cut away the scuttle panel as there was nothing there.Copied the part from the drivers side with a card template and cut out some steel sheet.[frame]Image[/frame]
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My welding is not good but it did the job.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Crossmember removed [frame]Image[/frame]
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New one in[frame]Image[/frame]
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Car on its side.rolled over onto my sons punch bag to protect the door pillar.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Rear boot corner.Usual rot place.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Cut away chassis leg and measured well.tried the half length one.[frame]Image[/frame]
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