Hello to all -
I am new to the list and am in the process of working my
way throughout the refurbishment of a '57 100-6 Longbridge in Salt Lake City.
This is a car that I want to retain some of the patina, and I WILL drive a
lot - I have the factory hard top and my driving season may very well extend
to year-round (dry weather permitting). So this won't be a trailer queen.
Attention is being paid to the 'typical' body places - doglegs, boot floor,
bottoms of fenders, cockpit floors, etc. Of course, the inner sills and outer
rockers are in need of replacement and are coming up soon. I have some
questions about the pitfalls of this task - i.e. door opening measurements, do
I need to brace the openings and if so, where, what to look out for, etc.
I have researched a lot on line and by reading books and have seen some
'restorations' being carried out using various methods and instructions. I
have seen many pics that the doors just don't look quite right, or the swag
line doesn't quite line up. My hope is that things will line up well enough
that I can duo-tone the paint. This cars' frame and outriggers are very good
- most of the corrosion has been contained to the outer sheet metal so the
measurements of the inner sills and their attachment to the frame is not a
worry (I don't think). I have a data chart with frame measurements. The car
has been to the frame shop and is straight. Again what I am looking for is
any info regarding this process, known issues, things to look out for, etc.
I look forward to your comments and dialog. Cheers!
Darin
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