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Old 08-09-2019, 09:24 AM
Antoine_P Antoine_P is offline
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So, next update was about fixing the parcel shelf. I replaced every rusted through or heavily pitted sections. I did not rebuilt it all as it is finally hidden under a carpet so no show car rebuilt here, just being sure this section is solid.

I first started in the middle:








Then a bit further:












Next steps were the corners. Really tricky with the beads, the different curves,.. took me several attempts to get them right, including a lot of test fit on the car, with the rear seat,.. Here in pictures:




























Then the front part:


it was time:


adjusting:




welding:


welded:


the metal string welded on it also needed to be replaced. Made it in 2 parts due to material availability, and of course some welding primer where there are welded together:








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Resurrecting a 60 ghia:
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Fixing a 914:
https://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=20624
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