Sunday, June 19, 2011

Day 43 - It is really starting to come together...

Yesterday Mike and his dad spent the morning working on my car. I was working some overtime so I was not able to be there, but Mike took lots of pictures for me. I am honestly amazed at how good its turning out. It amazes me that once a piece has been welded in and smoothed out.... you honestly cannot tell where the new metal is at. Honestly, this car is going to look incredible when it's all done!


This is where the battery goes. There were two pieces to it. Last post showed the underside of it welded in. This is the top side of it.



Mike's dad welded in the missing piece from the radiator support. This is him smoothing it out after welding it.



It is amazing seeing it with the new metal all welded in and smoothed. It looks so much better without the big chunk missing out of it.


Mike was able to get the POR-15 painted onto the new floor where metal will overlap.



Mike's dad was also able to get the top layer of metal welded in on the fender aprons.





He used the spot welder to weld the top and bottom pieces together.He also got the bottom layer on the driver side toe board welded into place.




The welding seems to be happening so fast. It is crazy how fast things are moving on this restoration now. It is amazing the transformation my car is going through. I am lucky to have people in my life that can pull off this great of a restoration. They really have the knowledge and experience and know how to make things happen... as is evident from the Pace Car Mike's parents restored. I know my car is in good hands!

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