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1961 Bonnet – Welded Wing Flanges

Posted on August 2, 2011 by admin

This post shows the conversion of an original set of 4.2 Series 1 front wings to the early, welded flange specifications. Early bonnets had welded louvers – called “let-in” louvers by some, and also had their flanges welded on instead … Continue reading →

1966 OTS – Roadster Doors

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin

There have been ALOT of doors going through here lately! This is a look at the restoration of the doors on the ’66 roadster being rebuilt currently in the shop – the “lead sled”… We had to do these doors … Continue reading →

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1961 E-Type OTS – Roadster Doors

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin

This post details the restoration of a pair of doors from a late ’61 (possibly early ’62…) roadster. The doors on the early cars have several subtle differences that set them apart from the average Series 1 door, and we’ll … Continue reading →

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E-Type Series 1 Bonnets – there are 3 different styles!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin

Most people think all Series 1 bonnets are the same… NOT TRUE – there are actually 3 different styles! Read on to learn the subtle differences and changes made during production of the Series 1 cars. Style A – 1961 … Continue reading →

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Blue Bonnet to the rescue!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin

The customer had been contemplating the purchase of an “original 1961 bonnet” before we agreed to build one up in that configuration. So when we discovered that the gold bonnet’s center section was badly warped, he did purchase that bonnet … Continue reading →

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Bad News…

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin

Well, I guess I spoke to soon when I said this bonnet was the nicest original Series 1 bonnet I had seen yet – the splotchy gold coating of some type of older metal conditioner was hiding a MAJOR problem… … Continue reading →

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Time to get the Lead out!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin

Around here, that phrase usually means it’s a long day in the shop and we’re still out there at 7 PM, when the local classic rock station plays 3 Led Zeppelin songs in a row… On this car, it has … Continue reading →

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Starting Out

Posted on July 19, 2011 by admin

Things have been crazy here at the shop, and I have not had time to blog in months – sorry. Until things ease up, the blogs will be pictures only for a while…

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Show Time!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

The grand finale for this project was a small show in Columbia, MD. The other restorer and myself kiddingly joked about how cool it would be to scuff down the outer skin and show the car in bare steel for … Continue reading →

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Project Completed!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by admin

This very solid, original car is leaving here as good as new – with all of its original bonet panels rescued and reshaped! Next stop – an E-Type gathering – where it will be the star attraction in bare, polished … Continue reading →

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Bonnet – Assembly & Bonding

Posted on May 19, 2011 by admin

If you’re working with a bonnet that has never been wrecked, and you are re-using all of the original pieces, assembly can be very straight-forward. Since that’s almost never true, get ready for an adventure! Throughout this process, we typically … Continue reading →

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Bonnet – Center Panel (aka Center Section…)

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

I always seem to save the center section until last – especially when I know it’s going to be tricky – and this one turned out to be even trickier than it looked… This car was badly damaged in a front-end … Continue reading →

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Bonnet – LH Wing (aka Fender…)

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

The LH wing on this bonnet was in excellent condition – only a few small dents and dings to smooth. But rust had started to take hold in one of the side flanges above the wheel well (very common…), and … Continue reading →

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Series 2 Bonnet Center Section

Posted on May 7, 2011 by admin

I recently received a call from a customer who needed a Series 2 center section – badly, and immediately – and wondered if I could help… I did have one on the shelf, with a collection of minor issues but … Continue reading →

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Bonnet – Lower Valance Rebuild

Posted on May 2, 2011 by admin

We’ve done alot of underpanels lately, and the one on this bonnet was especially in need of attention. This underpanel was totally rust free, but unfortunately had suffered some pretty serious accident damage… It was a tough call to cut … Continue reading →

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