Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

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Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

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More pics guys

Time to do some bodywork..

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Fixed all the rusty spots in the meantime..
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1981 RX-7 FB SDX
1983 RX-7 FB DX
1991 RX-7 FC Turbo 2 Convertible
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Prepare for the first primer..

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1981 RX-7 FB SDX
1983 RX-7 FB DX
1991 RX-7 FC Turbo 2 Convertible
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Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

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First we put some green rust busting primer on it..

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Then the normal grey primer..

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Applied some stone chipping protection..

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Now we had to 'sandpaper' the whole body again..
1981 RX-7 FB SDX
1983 RX-7 FB DX
1991 RX-7 FC Turbo 2 Convertible
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Nice work.

Good as new :)
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looking good.
that car is gonna be like new when you get the paint job done. some great progress being made, great photos cheers mate.
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Not spotted this thread before, but wow! Awesome work there, should look better than new when you're finished :)
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Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

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That was a hell of work man...Something very special keep you motivated and the car looks awesome :o
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Finally: Lovely paintjob!! :D

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And still more to come guys! ;)
1981 RX-7 FB SDX
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Well i am glad my car does not have eyes, because if it could see these photos it would turn green with jealousy :mrgreen:
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Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

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absolutely awesome work.... what a paint job.... h[b[

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