356 B T6 Restoration

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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#151 Post by neil blaber »

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and the part you don't see behind the last panel
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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#152 Post by neil blaber »

the bottom piece was fun as i wanted to make one rather than buy one
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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#153 Post by Norm Miller »

Neil,

It certainly adds greater meaning to "Built by hand".
If there was an award, other than the finished product for excellence, you should receive it.

Norm
 

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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#154 Post by Jim Nelson »

Bowing down to the master, for sure. Really exceptional work.

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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#155 Post by Andrew Serdich »

Neil,

The progression is amazing. I've been watching your build from the start, and every time I check in I am floored. You are a gifted metal worker. I wish you were in the states would love to come over and visit and learn from the master.

Andy
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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#156 Post by Adam Wright »

Can I buy it back, it looks much better now!
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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#157 Post by neil blaber »

Adam Wright wrote:Can I buy it back, it looks much better now!
not yet lol :)
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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#158 Post by neil blaber »

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couple of short video's

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thanks for watching
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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#159 Post by ryan base »

neil, once again you inspire us. thank you for the update. i promise, i will go out and find my car and do one good thing every day.

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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#160 Post by Charles H Jacobus »

Absolutely mind-boggling, Neil. What will we do when the talent you and others like you possess moves on!

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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#161 Post by neil blaber »

thank you ryan and charles :)

i have the longitudinal's painted and welded on, both sides :) and now has a floor welded in, feels good to have that in
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painted and welded on. checking with the outer sill...
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door back on, checking with the sill...
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took this while turning the car around, almost looks like a car lol
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floor going in...
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welded in, just the last front support to weld in
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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#162 Post by neil blaber »

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thanks for watching :)
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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#163 Post by M Penta »

I think I remember that car for sale on CT craigslist about 5 yrs ago. Crazy to see it made its way to OZ, and to a very good home! What a lucky car...

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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#164 Post by Andrew Serdich »

WOW is about the only reaction I have. Really starting to look like a vehicle again Neil.. GREAT WORK
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Re: 356 B T6 Restoration

#165 Post by neil blaber »

Andrew Serdich wrote:WOW is about the only reaction I have. Really starting to look like a vehicle again Neil.. GREAT WORK
thank you andrew :)
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