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Make: Holden
Model: FJ Hotrod
Description: Rust removal and respray
Bad repairs in the front sub-frame
The bad repair is removed
The inner panel is replaced
The complete inner and outer door sills are removed because of heavy rust.
The new inner door sill is welded into place and painted for rust protection
Inner door sill welded at the rear of the car
One of the cross members welded back into its original position
Rusted floor pan
The new panel is sat on top
Remove the old floor pan
The new panel is welded into position
All the panels are fitted into position with the new outer door sills
The rear guards are custom shaped to accommodate for fat tyres
Another shot of the new door sill panel
The front guards are custom shaped to accommodate for fat tyres
Primered rear door
The fire wall is painted in a custom colour
Gill rubs down the sub-frame ready to paint in top coat
31/08/2004
The sub-frame is painted in colour
31/08/2004
The sub-frame is painted in colour
31/08/2004
The under side is painted in top coat
31/08/2004
Sub-frame and the front cross-member are fitted to the car
02/09/2004
Light purple base coat is sprayed on the roof and the dash panel
10/12/2004
The dark purple base coat is sprayed on the lower half
10/12/2004
Rear view of the car
10/12/2004
Two tone dash panel
10/12/2004
Close up of the two colours
10/12/2004
Flames painted onto the bonnet top
Bonnet fitted and polished
Two tone purple
Engine bay painted with 202 Holden motor fitted
Engine bay painted with 202 Holden motor fitted
Custom flares blend nicely into the original lines
Custom flares blend nicely into the original lines
Rear view of the finished car
02/06/2006
Restoration complete
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