Beans Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Finding this one was pure luck, it was fitted to an abandoned/neglected Dolly Sprint (complete with plug in the take-of). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 Basic work on the outside is finished ...Right hand swage line needs a small rectification though ...And started on the engine bay ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 With the festive period well behind us, it is time to return to the paint preparations of the DHC.As work on the outside panels was ready by now, we could switch our attention to the under body protection ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Some progress to report on the FHC. We fitted the body to the transport frame earlier this week. The final stage of the bodywork is about to start, painting! A few pictures of where we stand now ...Seam sealing of the engine bay ...... and the interior ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Short update, body currently resides at the paint shop for painting underside/interior/boot/engine bay.Sadly forgot the camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Today saw another milestone in the DHC's restoration. The first few litres of paint in the chosen colour were applied to the car.As mentioned earlier only the underside, interior, boot and engine bay were painted.But it does give a good indication how the end result will look. A few pictures of the result so far ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobTR7 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Fantastic work Beans, it's going to be a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 stunning Beans, way to go.... can't wait to see it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve AKA vitessesteve Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Wow that is bright. Good to see the detail of holes in the inside sill. I am removing the old felt etc prior to resoundproofing my car so now I know what it should look like.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thx guys, yes it is bright.Should contrast nicely with the black exterior details I have in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroensprint Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 More like my wifes 2500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 The colour is brighter, more like the orange in your flags 😉Love your wife's 2500 clour scheme 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 With the final paint preparations postponed for a few weeks (hopefully not longer) I started with sorting through the first batch of storage boxes.And the first boxes I started with are from the interior and the boot/tank area ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 It's going to be a very very good looking car when it's finished, really like the colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thx, and in bright daylight it looks even better 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Started on the last stage of the paint preparations, preparing the doors boot lid and bonnet.First the paint on the outside skins had to be removed using a formic acid based cleaner ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 It's been quiet for a while, but final paint preparations have resumed this weekend ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Some rectification needed on the bonnet and head lamp pods ...And had to drill some holes for the mud flaps and door mirrors ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Design for the striping and badges ready for the plotter/cutter.Rear wing ...Door (front part) ...Nose ...Boot lid ...At least there won't be a discussion on what engine lives under the bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 The striping is ready, slightly ahead of schedule 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 The moment the body shell will get its orange coat is drawing near ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Final sanding down ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 That's going to look really nice when finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Looking forward to seeing the final coat going on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Car's body at the paint shop at last. Should be painted after the 10CR 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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