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Luckily I have the full size Packard tucked away in the corner to physically look at. There’s a saying “The WHOLE is greater than the sum of it’s...
PS I can make front doors pantograph and rear doors hinge off B pillar that will be cross braced over the front seat to offer rigidity.
Thanks for the contributions guys. Duck Flower I used to have a 59 Biarritz on factory air suspension and I loved the flexibility of it. I...
It’s still alive. Just immersed in half a dozen 53 Eldo restorations. Somehow I have to pay my bills and put food on the table. I did it the wrong...
This thread’s purpose was just to see if the concept had merit. Yeah a running board may work. I kind of like that the Darrin evolved to no...
My mate James De Arth, did a quick cleanup for me. This project is not a priority at the moment. But the seed has been planted and now I’ll just...
I think dual cowl is “two busy” … pun intended. I’ve named the two door “Aero”. That is the theme. Smooth and streamlined.
[ATTACH] Since no one else has yet come to the Photoshop party, could I kindly ask a couple alterations? If possible could you alter the back...
Just for comparison here is a Darrin sedan conv one of 11 built. I think the more sedate rear door line following the fender is better. [ATTACH]
Thankyou Squablow, I just told my girlfriend that I’m going down to the library to photocopy the pic to do a real old school cut and paste…. I...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I’ve been preoccupied with several 53 Eldo restorations for a few years and haven’t indulged my two 39 Cadillac and...
Looking great from any angle.
I should add that the Series 62 doesn’t have the two bows that I have my fingers on in the last pic.
I have several 53 Eldos and a 53 series 62 conv in my workshop. [ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I’ve been distracted from my 39 Cadillac and Packard Customs for good reason. I’m doing several 53 Eldorados and just managed...
FW 319 is triple black with non standard red saddle stitching throughout. It was a non standard order that cost $13.75 . It was the only factory...
3 of my own (319, 412 and 433) and 4 in my workshop belong to another mate, but he owns 3 more. Total Build count was 532 cars. The survivor’s...
Alas X38 is correct. I need to get off my bum. But it’s not like I haven’t been busy. I’m immersed in these several 53 Eldorados. Just pulled 5...
Very sad news. We shared so many funny great times despite the tyranny of distance and never meeting face to face. Rest In Peace mate!
Overriders in context of the build make perfect sense. The body modifications have a prewar sensibility. Ok there will be some post war...
I’m presently restoring 7 x 53 Eldorados all at once. Pot metal exterior parts have presented many problems in even sourcing repairable parts....
Great news. It’s a beautiful car… have you moved to Queensland? Sunshine State when it’s not raining….
Yes I hear you Tony. A bit of adulation goes a long way to balance the many hours of lonely sacrifice ( if you call it that) . It’s nice to get a...
Yes it has really come together. To pre make the grille off the car (so many years ago) and have it integrate so well with all the other elements,...
I understand about the possibility of the etch line having had a hood professionally stripped years ago with that result. In the fairly mild...
I just thought I’d keep you abreast of progress. Got dash and conv bows and battery tray and anything that is rusty that will fit in a plastic...
I’m pretty sure the purple 55 Eldo is a Brisbane car. The owner lives in a similar house to Graceland with the 4 big pillars out front. I do...
[ATTACH] Well I got a 25 kg bag of citric for $187 delivered. I wanted to do a test run so found a sturdy plastic tub. 5 cups of citric acid...
Placed an order for a 25kg bag of citric acid yesterday. Will keep you posted on my results.
In the past I’ve used 90% grade phosphoric mixed with 6 to 7parts water. This works really well except a 20 litre drum has gone from $90 to $400....
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