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Some engine numbers for reference

Looks like Nov 30 1961 castings?

December 30th 1961 I think Wally


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clock casting

Some random snaps as I gazed longingly at it this morning while having a coffee.

couple more

Beautiful job. I see you haven’t filled the lift a dot holes and I’m wondering what to do myself here. I see you can buy repro tonneau covers fairly cheap on eBay complete with new studs, but will the holes match up between car and cover?


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I gather you are going to be using special trims on the dash ?

Cylinder block: November 30, 1961.
Cylinder head: December 11, 1961. Happy Birthday.

Rob

HaHa - thanks Rob - that's an Hilarious coincidence

ardiesse wrote: Tue Dec 11, 2018 3:09 pm Cylinder block: November 30, 1961.
Cylinder head: December 11, 1961. Happy Birthday.

Rob

I still have the original Tonneau so Ive had a copy made of it and bought some stainless studs with bolts and nuts to go on for a new look but will keep the original wrapped up for posterity - I think they usually make the cover then put the push loops on when they fit up as they can mark out the hole positions - I wouldn't trust the bay ones to be accurate to your car as they were an accessory so probably different to each car.

I could send you my original for a lend perhaps?

Errol62 wrote: Tue Dec 11, 2018 1:50 pm Beautiful job. I see you haven’t filled the lift a dot holes and I’m wondering what to do myself here. I see you can buy repro tonneau covers fairly cheap on eBay complete with new studs, but will the holes match up between car and cover?


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Yes Blacky - Thanks to Russell who had a great condition set.

If it looks too much iI'll just have to respray the dash facia up higher.

Blacky wrote: Tue Dec 11, 2018 2:19 pm I gather you are going to be using special trims on the dash ?

Thanks for the offer Wally. I’ll continue pondering.
Cheers
Clay


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Great photos mate.

She is coming along well.

Ric.

Thanks Ric - It's all pretty much done now except the put back together part - paint looks awesome and all finished apart from a final wetland and polish - interior ready to go in - hopefully it goes a bit quicker from here.

Patrick_R wrote: Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:37 am Great photos mate.

She is coming along well.

Ric.

Thoughts?