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01/12/2018 9:02 am
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
01/12/2018 9:36 am
I wonder how I missed it! My wife and I have vacationed near Supply, at
Ocean Isle Beach, for the last thirty years or so. The T-Bird looks like a fine project. Go for it!
Topic starter
01/12/2018 11:52 am
Restoration begins:
Car is completely disassembled.
Broken Left A pillar noted for repair
Parts sorted and bagged.
Body prepared for complete stripping.
Noted dent in right side of trunk lid.
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David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
02/12/2018 9:04 am
Man ... No grass grows under your feet - that was fast !!
Topic starter
02/12/2018 5:37 pm
All this was the easy part, Dennis. The challenging part is yet to come.
The body actually has more damage than what first appeared. Next step is paint removal.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
03/12/2018 12:59 pm
Ah the famous paint stripping saga will ensue shortly. I cheat. Put them in a coffee can with ez stripper and let them soak for a while before washing them down with a brass brush and water.
Topic starter
09/12/2018 1:22 am
That’s how I do it too.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA