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Bill Redd

Bill Redd

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I'm sitting here in the office, knowing that in about 4 hours, a friend will stop by and pick me up, and we'll head over to the body shop to pick up the newly reworked body and frame to my '72 TR6!

I've had limited input in this forum since last October, when I brought car in to be done. I'd agreed to have him "work the car" into his insurance repair business, but this took longer than I thought. Oh well, the guy's a friend, a helluva nice guy, and a great painter!

I'm getting it back without doors, hood, and front fenders, to make front end work and rewiring easier in a tight garage. then, after engine is reinstalled, he'll add the other pieces, and touch up anything I've screwed up!

Attached is a picture from about a month ago, with the new (slightly dusty) Lauren Green on the panels, with the tub still getting a sanding. Well, I'm trying to attach a picture, anyway!

It's going to be such a help to have this group for help, as it's the first time I've tried to tackle such a rebuild!
 

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Those panels look nice. I agree with Nial it is a nice colour. Good luck on the rebuild.
 
Wow, major job.
I see from the picture that you've got some expert helpers for the rebuild.
Good luck and keep us updated.
 
Graham:

You are right... the picture highlights two of the three reasons why I had someone else 'repair,sand and paint.' This is my first rebuild, and I want to be able to drive it before they are old enough to do so!
 
One of yur assistants seems pleased, the other may be witholding judgement until the final results are in.

Oct to Feb isn't too bad for fill-in work. I took mine to a shop that mainly does bsshed fenders on rental cars and the fill-in work (estimated 4-6 weeks) took 16 months.

Take lots of pictures of this day and the days to come.
 
Bill, cute kids. Why is your workshop so clean? That's disgusting! Make darn sure that you put those doors and bonnet on with a patient, muscular helper. You can cut that new paint in the blink of an eye. Basecoat/Clearcoat? I think that is Laurel Green, look really nice. Good luck. I have been there and like most on this forum can give you a wealth of knowledge on where and where not to buy parts. Any what and what not to buy. Advice is cheap.

Bill
 
Bill:

Unfortunately, that ain't my workshop! That's the paint shop! My workshop is the spot in the garage where I used to park the ol' family minivan!

I'm going to be working in a tight area, and what worries me more than my own potential scratches in the paint is the damage that a kid's bike's handlebar can do! Ouch!/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cryin.gif
Ah well, gotta love 'em!

I'm sure that I'll be looking for some encouragement as time goes on.
 
Bill, you might want to try the moving blankets on top of a old sheet, gives you some padding even just working on the car. Remember that a belt buckle, watch and bule jeans with metal stays will starch heck out of new paint, even a rough towel. Take care and let us know how you get on and if we can help. Wayne
 
Ah, I feel better. I rebuilt my TR6 in a one-car closed garage. I bought several cheap, thick cotton bedspreads as fender covers so's I wouldn't scratch the paint. It was heck but satisfying. You will be amazed at how efficient you can be in a very small space. I suspect that most of these cars were rebuilt in tight spaces, on tight budgets with a wife and kids that don't quite understand. POR.

Bill
 
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