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    Straightened the side roof panels while on the frame for reference...

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    Bob, your extensive work deserves its own thread. Keep sharing please!
    - 1969 911T Ossi Blue #3981

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    Nice work Bob, keep us posted

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheTorch View Post
    Bob, your extensive work deserves its own thread. Keep sharing please!
    I agree.
    Start a thread!
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    the early Targa top was not padded so i have countersunk the rivets to keep the substraight smooth...


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    Setting roof panels and adjusting/triming for a uniform gap....
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    Using "Mikes Restoration " tin foil technique, making patterns for sound deadeningName:  DSCN1193.jpg
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    With a heat gun
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    Finished up phase ! of the sound deadning ....
    (why, end of phase 1? .... because I have no more 3mm felt)

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    now that it has warmed up a bit here inthe bay area....
    shot the base Light ivory on the hood...

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