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Re: 1958 Continental Claret -
Posted: Thu 5. Nov 2020, 15:28
by novetti
Last Sunday got both long sides painted.
It was a long day. And very tiring.
Got a few nasty runs in the right side (tight space against the garage wall and difficult to see the wet edge as I was spraying).
Hopefully should be able to fix that with careful cut and polish the clear when its hard enough.
To paint only have a few small bits remaining, one rear skirt, two small windshield wings and the paint windshield grill.
Re: 1958 Continental Claret -
Posted: Tue 17. Nov 2020, 03:47
by novetti
Fine Gentleman and LADIES
Nib and runs removal (Tungsten file)
P1200 - Get rid of Orange peel - P1500 - P2000
Wool Pad cutting compound....
Not Perfect BUT enough for this fella here
PEACE
Jules
Re: 1958 Continental Claret -
Posted: Tue 10. Aug 2021, 05:04
by novetti
Rear Differential Rebuild.
Gears were OK
Main Bearings OK
Replaced Axle Bearings and All Seals
Re: 1958 Continental Claret -
Posted: Tue 10. Aug 2021, 05:06
by novetti
Machining new Rear Suspension Arm bushes from Delrin
since these are no longer available
Re: 1958 Continental Claret -
Posted: Tue 10. Aug 2021, 05:07
by novetti
Making carpets from shop bought carpet.
contact glue
Trimming etc
Re: 1958 Continental Claret -
Posted: Tue 10. Aug 2021, 05:09
by novetti
Top had faulty switches
Rebuilt switches with JB weld - Bakelite was broken in a few places
Sewing 4 point logo to new top material (logo scavenged from the original top).
Re: 1958 Continental Claret -
Posted: Tue 10. Aug 2021, 05:11
by novetti
Miscelaneous photos
New muffler system quieted the beast very well
Vehicle is on the ground on its wheels, need to bleed brakes
Waiting on new bling (Replaced bumpers) coming from the USA
Stay tuned for more. Sorry for the long delay posting updates.
Hope all of you guys are hanging there well.
Cheers
Jules