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    1956 Carrera metal work restoration by The Metal Surgeon

    1956 Carrera metal work restoration.As always ,the object is to save as much original sheet metal as possible.

    Here is the car as it came to The Metal Surgeon.Thanks for following along.
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    To your knowledge, was this car previously damaged/restored?

    Thank you for the pictures and explanations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 928cs View Post
    To your knowledge, was this car previously damaged/restored?

    Thank you for the pictures and explanations.
    no worries ,plenty more to come.I wouldn't say it was restored,just patched up.

    thanks for following along










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    I'm sure you'll make it feel better soon Doc.
    Joe Annicelli
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    Quote Originally Posted by joegt3cup View Post
    I'm sure you'll make it feel better soon Doc.
    haha, thanks Joe

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    .......and the after shots of metal work completed by The Metal Surgeon.....

    i will follow up by posting detail areas of restoration....

    thanks for following along.....





    Original left rear quarter saved






    www.themetalsurgeon.com

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