With a new Optima battery the engine turns over.
Archive for January, 2008
Optima again
Thursday, January 31st, 2008Like glass
Thursday, January 31st, 2008The bonnet and boot lid are painted and polished.
1953 MG TD
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008This car has had the fenders removed but seems to be very complete and in good condition.
Corn Cob Test
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008Experimenting with corn cob media blasting.
1973 MG MGB
Sunday, January 27th, 2008Very original car with little changes.
Masking for blasting.
Saturday, January 26th, 2008The interior has been masked off in preperation for media blasting.
Lip Trim
Friday, January 25th, 2008A small strip has been trimmed to allow for larger wheels and tires.
Primer time
Friday, January 25th, 2008The bonnet and boot lid are finally completely in primer.
Now underneath
Thursday, January 24th, 2008The underside of the bonnet and trunk are being smoothed for primer.
New Nose
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008The new nose is placed on and measured for cutting.
Frame Rails
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008The front frame rails have been repaired.
1969 MG MGC GT
Sunday, January 20th, 2008Original six cylinder Austin Healey engine, three speed automatic, and wire wheels. The seats were kept in the house and are in like new condition.
Stripped of its trim
Friday, January 18th, 2008The bad panels have been cut off the car and parts car has been stripped of its trim.
Taking shape
Thursday, January 17th, 2008The body has been pulled out to the dimensions measured off of the parts car. The parts car will give up its front panels to finish this car.
Busted body
Saturday, January 12th, 2008The is ready to go to the frame shop.
