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by Lee H
Mon Jan 29, 24 9:04 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

Cheers :thumbright:
by Lee H
Sat Jan 27, 24 12:44 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

Thanks for the comments all.

That's exactly what had happened, the rust getting under the lead & pushing it out. I did expect the inner structure to be knackered but it was surprisingly sound. The stresses/flex in that area on the fastback especially must be crazy!
by Lee H
Fri Jan 26, 24 9:46 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

Pillar/roof pics:
by Lee H
Fri Jan 26, 24 9:43 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

Ok so a quick update on progress over the past few months. When I got the car, it was obvious that there was rust in the C-pillar/roof join area bursting through. I think this must be common with the fastbacks as of the ones I've seen in the flesh, this area often looks to have been filled or have &...
by Lee H
Wed Sep 13, 23 9:36 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Blue's Barracuda
Replies: 981
Views: 280576

Re: Blue's Barracuda

She looks fantastic Blue!

I've often wondered about clay bars too, never used them as I was a bit sceptical. May give it a go on the Cortina!
by Lee H
Tue Aug 15, 23 2:30 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

True! - good luck with the search..
by Lee H
Tue Aug 15, 23 10:59 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

Thanks Blue. That's a shame. Strange, you can understand panel companies not tooling up in the first place for panels with limited demand, but once the tooling's done it's not costing them anything. How have you got over that hurdle, are they available from elsewhere? Love the way yours has turned o...
by Lee H
Tue Aug 15, 23 10:30 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

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by Lee H
Tue Aug 15, 23 10:24 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

I've been chipping away at the rear end over the past 6 months, and (albeit slowly) things are now coming together nicely. It's a bit of a struggle in my "tent" & time has been limited, but it's getting there. With the dropoffs, boot floor & rear crossmember finished I've been on w...
by Lee H
Wed Feb 08, 23 2:07 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

A few goodies bought to help with motivation!
by Lee H
Wed Feb 08, 23 1:50 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

Rear crossmember finished off & welded into place over the weekend. Also a few pics of the finished lower portions of the wheel tubs which were cut out & replaced a while ago..
by Lee H
Tue Jan 31, 23 8:21 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

Cheers for the comments :thumbright:
by Lee H
Mon Jan 30, 23 2:10 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

Z Section for rear crossmember
Z Section for rear crossmember
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by Lee H
Mon Jan 30, 23 2:09 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

N/S boot floor dropoff - pretty crusty!
N/S boot floor dropoff - pretty crusty!
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New drop-off fitted & localised repairs
New drop-off fitted & localised repairs
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All now given a coat of protective black..
All now given a coat of protective black..
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by Lee H
Mon Jan 30, 23 2:06 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION
Replies: 56
Views: 14487

Re: RHD '68 BARRACUDA RESTORATION

Front suspension loosely assembled with new bushes, shocks, ball joints etc
Front suspension loosely assembled with new bushes, shocks, ball joints etc
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Leaf springs reassembled with new bushes & shackles
Leaf springs reassembled with new bushes & shackles
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