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Update: AR381173 – The fabrication details
While mapping the work to be completed on any project we tend to overlook the specific details and the SS we just completed was no exception. Some of the important details were either missing or consumed with corrosion. I was … Continue reading →
Update: AR*171268 New sills
With the new year in full swing, we continue to make speedy progress on our 1961 Giulietta Spider. Last week, both the outer sills (rockers) as well as the front cross members were completed. Although, the cross members had been … Continue reading →
Update: AR*171268 – Nearing Final Metal Repair
The 1961 Giulietta Spider 171268 is moving with amazing rhythm and speed. As of today, the cabin floors, trunk floor and all structural components are nearly completed. Of course, not including some of the outer sheetmetal work already done. With luck, … Continue reading →
Update: AR*171268 – Extensive Metal Repair & Replacement
Here are a few photos of the extensive cosmetic surgery required once all paint and filler was removed. Upon removal of the old paint and fiber glass we discovered that the damage was a lot more extensive than anticipated and … Continue reading →
Restoration: 1961 Giulietta Spider – AR*171268
Now that we got four cars out of the way and awaiting paint work we are beginning to work on a 1961 Giulietta Spider. After close inspection, we concluded that there will be a lot more work than anticipated. My … Continue reading →
Update: AR*381173 – Body Work Completed
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 →
Update: AR*381173 – Final Stages of Body Work
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 →
Update: AR*381173 – Restoration & Bodywork Progress
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 →
Update: AR*381173 – Fabricating door frame replacments
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.
Update: AR*381173 – Floor Pans & inner sill replacement
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 →