Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

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Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

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Do some fitting again..

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Preparing the new roof:

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Finally: transportation to the bodyshop :P

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More to come soon! ;)
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Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

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Now the serious work begins..

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Now we did some body alignment to be sure the body is straight..

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So the hood fits again..

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Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

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Remodeling the left rear fender:

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Remodeling the front frame:

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1981 RX-7 FB SDX
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Prepare to take off the roof. I wanted to keep the inner B-style so You can't see the roof has been replaced..

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Topless RX!! :P

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And with the new roof fitted:

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Time for a beer chaps! 0-0

More pics later ;)
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Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

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absolutely awesome work there Jan..... fantastic.
Most 1st gens with that sort of accident damage would be scrapped.
Your car will be as good as new when you've finished it.
Big respect mate W(p

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that is some work you have done already.
it's gonna look fantastic when you are finished, how did you get it done so quickley ;) lol
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Quickly? Been busy for a year and a half yet. :lol:
Thanks guys. W(p
More to come on this story...
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Awe-inspiring W(p Top bombing! :D
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Fabulous work....great stuff.
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Re: Restoration Dutch 1983 FB

Post by myatt1972 »

Amazing work you are doing.
Im looking forward to more updates and pics.
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