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Peking to Paris 2016 – The search for a Packard

Posted on August 20, 2013 by aisllc

Thus far, I continue to soak up everything like a sponge relating to the previous Peking to Paris rallies.  For me, the major challenge is remembering all those unusual names of places that I keep reading about and they are … Continue reading →

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Update: AR*381173 – Body Work Completed

Posted on March 18, 2013 by aisllc

Many, and I mean many, hours of work and Giulia Sprint Speciale 381173 is, I am happy to say is… on its way to redemption.  All the rust has been replaced, all the floors are done, and we are finishing our way around the outside metal. … Continue reading →

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Update: AR*381173 – Final Stages of Body Work

Posted on March 14, 2013 by aisllc

Work on the SS continues at an incredible pace and now that the undercarriage is completely cleaned of rust, tart, fiber glass as well as paint.  All the rusted body parts have been removed and new parts have been fabricated. … Continue reading →

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Update: AR*381173 – Restoration & Bodywork Progress

Posted on February 10, 2013 by aisllc

Restoration on Sprint Speciale 381173 started on December 28th, 2012 and as of today we have logged 280 hrs. So, what has been done in 280 hrs? Removing everything from the car except suspension.  Paint stripping, bondo, fiber glass, undercoating, and sand blasting.  … Continue reading →

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Update: AR*381173 – Fabricating door frame replacments

Posted on February 8, 2013 by aisllc

The SS doors where in a complete state of disrepair and new frames had to be made along with 3 quarters of the door skin on one door and about 1 quarter of the other door.

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Update: AR*381173 – Floor Pans & inner sill replacement

Posted on February 6, 2013 by aisllc

Below are photos of the most recent progress on the front and rear floor pan. We opted to preserve as much as the original seat rail support as possible. When we replaced the inner sills support section we punched and … Continue reading →

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Update: AR*381173 – Metal Repairs

Posted on February 1, 2013 by aisllc

The extensive metal repair process has begun.    

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Restoration: 1963 Giulia Sprint Speciale – AR*31173

Posted on January 2, 2013 by aisllc

First of all Happy New year to all.  Now the good stuff!!!! I purchased this Giulia SS in Austin TX last year and decided to do a complete restoration. I knew the car needed lots of work but NEVER imagined … Continue reading →

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Update: AR1495*F04695 – Body Work Completed

Posted on September 21, 2012 by aisllc

 

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Update: AR1493*20107 – Door Work

Posted on June 1, 2012 by aisllc

After sandblasting the car interior and some of the rusty structural sections, I have decided to remove and replace the door bottom due to the swiss cheese like conditions. I made the new pieces and they are ready to go. … Continue reading →

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