As detailed previously, I have a (very) long term build in progress. I 'commissioned' a chassis about 23 years ago, and during the 8 year delivery process I was offered a body, under the proviso that I ask no questions as to its origins.
I've decided to ask questions. Do any of our Sydney members know who may have produced this body? Obviously a copy from a good original, (whether original or repro) but with a number of quite deliberate alterations from original. Straight shut lines modified to curves, door window openings changed, etc.
The workmanship has obviously been performed by a man who knows his stuff, as the thickness of glass, joining of inner and outer panels, general smoothness of finish, detail reproduced (textured finish to inner panels - roof, door skins etc), but let down by misalignments all over the place.
I'd love to track the man down and have a chat.
Clive
I've decided to ask questions. Do any of our Sydney members know who may have produced this body? Obviously a copy from a good original, (whether original or repro) but with a number of quite deliberate alterations from original. Straight shut lines modified to curves, door window openings changed, etc.
The workmanship has obviously been performed by a man who knows his stuff, as the thickness of glass, joining of inner and outer panels, general smoothness of finish, detail reproduced (textured finish to inner panels - roof, door skins etc), but let down by misalignments all over the place.
I'd love to track the man down and have a chat.
Clive