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Dec 04, 2014 12:21 am
Dec 04, 2014 12:21 am
Subject: Re: Barn find 16/80 project
I thought readers might like to see the latest shot of my barn find project. I took the chassis completely apart and had it blasted, primed and painted with 2-pack chassis paint as per our previous discussion. I decided to have the running gear powder coated and the result is stunning.
I now located a couple of engines and pre selector gearboxes, including the correct ENV110 one. I have done very well with parts and there is now nothing major missing. The chassis is almost fully assembled as a "nut and bolt" rebuild.
I now have two sets of factory wings, bonnets top and sides as well as the front valance. The wings were painted blue so the car is currently somewhat multi-coloured. The next step is to fit running boards to the chassis. Everything will be painted black and should look very smart.
The body is similar to a T1 tourer and the car will be very correct in terms of having the right bits on it. This includes instruments and fittings. It's amazing what you can find when you look or have friends in the Lagonda Club.
I will try to complete it this winter and then sell it as a fully restored car next year.
The picture is taken in my centrally heated workshop. Outside it is cold and rainy. Inside I am having fun...
Colin M34
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I thought readers might like to see the latest shot of my barn find project. I took the chassis completely apart and had it blasted, primed and painted with 2-pack chassis paint as per our previous discussion. I decided to have the running gear powder coated and the result is stunning.
I now located a couple of engines and pre selector gearboxes, including the correct ENV110 one. I have done very well with parts and there is now nothing major missing. The chassis is almost fully assembled as a "nut and bolt" rebuild.
I now have two sets of factory wings, bonnets top and sides as well as the front valance. The wings were painted blue so the car is currently somewhat multi-coloured. The next step is to fit running boards to the chassis. Everything will be painted black and should look very smart.
The body is similar to a T1 tourer and the car will be very correct in terms of having the right bits on it. This includes instruments and fittings. It's amazing what you can find when you look or have friends in the Lagonda Club.
I will try to complete it this winter and then sell it as a fully restored car next year.
The picture is taken in my centrally heated workshop. Outside it is cold and rainy. Inside I am having fun...
Colin M34
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