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posted on July 27th, 2008 at 08:59 PM



The 356 was finished painted a couple months ago. I will get some newer current pics of it in it's finished painted bodyshell state. The owner took it home and is doing all assembly himself.



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posted on July 27th, 2008 at 09:20 PM



Awesome mate, just awesome.



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posted on July 27th, 2008 at 10:08 PM



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you might enjoy this one reub.

http://www.ricola.co.uk 

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Yeah, Rich's car is cool....

So is this (very excited by it...)
http://www.specialtyauto.com/PORSCHE.htm




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posted on September 28th, 2008 at 06:55 PM



Pictures of finished car after another 200+hrs paintwork

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posted on September 28th, 2008 at 06:56 PM



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posted on September 28th, 2008 at 08:27 PM



Awesome work!

Don't you hate getting those 'I WANT' pains....
Saw a sweet 356 in Hobart today at the Shannons car show... if only :)




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posted on September 29th, 2008 at 07:06 PM



You bastard Pete,
I would kill for a 356 and came damn near getting one about four months ago, even had the bank loan ready to buy it.... can I ask to live as a 356 owner vicariously though AVD????




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posted on September 30th, 2008 at 10:53 AM
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as an ex panel beater who has done many restos i have not seen many beaters who are capable of this kind of meticulous workmanship and patience, you are doing a top job and have top quality skills, its a dieing breed unfortunately, keep up the good work mate, top job:tu:



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posted on September 30th, 2008 at 06:57 PM



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Pictures of finished car after another 200+hrs paintwork
OMG!:cool: very nice
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posted on September 30th, 2008 at 08:50 PM



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There is one in the showroom at work for sale. Rare and desirable maybe?

http://www.healeyfactory.com.au/productsb/_products_sub_group_details.asp?id=741 


These sorts of prices rule out every owning an original...




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posted on July 21st, 2009 at 10:24 PM



mate Im speechless...I know you've probably heard it a million times before...you are one quality restorer. Id have paid you just to let me sit in the corner and watch you working on this. Nice job!!



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posted on July 22nd, 2009 at 08:35 AM



That sure is one very nice bit of work! I've been working on my 356 (1960 B coupe, ex.USA) for about a year. You sure have set a high standard.
Being a panel-beater (started in 1956), I know what is involved. Fortunately I kept all my tools, lead-wiping bats etc., and have replaced both door bottoms (inner and outer) as you have done - oxy welded of course! The R/H drive conversion was tricky - swapping dash panel & glove box, but turned out nice, WITHOUT bog. Need to correct some horrible Yank butchery - you know, slide hammer & 15 mm of bog etc. Should finish it in a couple of years. If I work out how to post photos, I will do so.
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posted on July 22nd, 2009 at 01:43 PM



definitely post pics Greg...pm me if you cant work out how mate :)



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