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Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:46 pm
by cjvanderhiele
Do some fitting again..

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Preparing the new roof:

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Finally: transportation to the bodyshop :P

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More to come soon! ;)

Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:00 pm
by cjvanderhiele
Now the serious work begins..

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Now we did some body alignment to be sure the body is straight..

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So the hood fits again..

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Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:02 pm
by cjvanderhiele
Remodeling the left rear fender:

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Remodeling the front frame:

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Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:09 pm
by cjvanderhiele
Prepare to take off the roof. I wanted to keep the inner B-style so You can't see the roof has been replaced..

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Topless RX!! :P

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And with the new roof fitted:

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Time for a beer chaps! 0-0

More pics later ;)

Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:40 pm
by ian65
absolutely awesome work there Jan..... fantastic.
Most 1st gens with that sort of accident damage would be scrapped.
Your car will be as good as new when you've finished it.
Big respect mate W(p

Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:06 pm
by spoddy
that is some work you have done already.
it's gonna look fantastic when you are finished, how did you get it done so quickley ;) lol

Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:45 pm
by cjvanderhiele
Quickly? Been busy for a year and a half yet. :lol:
Thanks guys. W(p
More to come on this story...

Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:30 am
by Lucky
Awe-inspiring W(p Top bombing! :D

Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:35 pm
by codge
Fabulous work....great stuff.

Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:00 pm
by myatt1972
Amazing work you are doing.
Im looking forward to more updates and pics.
s(c)