Fern GT

Any questions or suggestions regarding restorations
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Re: Fern GT

Post by FairmontGT » Wed 31 Mar 2010, 15:32

I have no idea J1, I just put it back the way I found it. But I think it might have been swapped to the wrong side because of the underdash AC.
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Re: Fern GT

Post by ZA Perana » Sat 03 Apr 2010, 15:49

Looks great! :D
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Re: Fern GT

Post by FairmontGT » Sun 16 May 2010, 11:05

Here are some pics of the shaker bowl in process. I had to strip powder coating from the shaker itself, still have a long way to go.
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Re: Fern GT

Post by FairmontGT » Sun 16 May 2010, 15:36

Several hours and coats of primer and paint later:
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Re: Fern GT

Post by FairmontGT » Sun 16 May 2010, 16:35

And later...
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Re: Fern GT

Post by Peet » Sun 16 May 2010, 16:50

FairmontGT wrote:And later...
That look realy very good. I am new on this forum and is glad to see how many good old cars there realy is

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Re: Fern GT

Post by gordini » Mon 17 May 2010, 02:22

Nice work Tiaan, the car look stunning
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Re: Fern GT

Post by FairmontGT » Sun 14 Nov 2010, 20:16

Here are some update pics of the car the day it went off to get its carpets fitted and brakes overhauled.
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Re: Fern GT

Post by FairmontGT » Sun 14 Nov 2010, 20:20

And here is the board for behind the seat that I made in process of being painted
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Re: Fern GT

Post by Johann65 » Mon 15 Nov 2010, 13:07

FairmontGT wrote:And here is the board for behind the seat that I made in process of being painted
satin black is the in colour. Just make sure you stick to the one make :D
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