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Topic starter
10/07/2021 5:30 pm
(A couple of years ago I posted on the old Forum 43 some pictures of my restoration of a ‘56 ‘Bird. Now that site is gone so I’m posting some new pictures)
I purchased this model on eBay for next to nothing knowing it needed a complete restoration. A windshield post was broken, there were chips in the paint and front and rear end damage. Since I already had three ‘Birds in Fiesta Red, I chose Sunset Coral for the color.
The car before work began.
Disassembly and stripping
Painting after all body repairs were made.
Partial assembly
Finished restoration
Actual car
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David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
10/07/2021 5:42 pm
I remember this restoration and your pictures. Looking good.
John Kuvakas and John Kuvakas reacted
10/07/2021 7:04 pm
I remember this restoration and your pictures. Looking good.
Me too....nice resto David!
10/07/2021 7:30 pm
I remember this restoration and your pictures. Looking good.
As did I. Wonderful work and that is a great color. It's great to see it again, always a pleasure to relive anyone's collection.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
John Kuvakas and John Kuvakas reacted
10/07/2021 10:25 pm
Thanks for the repeat performance, David, for I needed that Kwik Weld info. I'm getting ready to do some very similar windshield repair on a couple of BRk models, and you have given me several good ideas. THANKS11
Topic starter
10/07/2021 11:12 pm
David, good luck with those. That stuff works very well. Would love to see some before and after pictures.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA