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Onward To Body Work!

James D — Posted on The Triumph Experience
Tuesday February 12, 2013 5:31 PM

Finally got Wolfhound back from the stripping shop, and over to the body shop. Probably going to be awhile, but that'll give me time to work on the driveline and chassis.

The body came back pretty sound, although the rear valance is bad enough (rust perforations and dents) that it warrants replacement. I had the remaining rusted areas (mostly the sills) zinc-plated, and the entire body epoxy coated. A full coat of primer-sealer, two-stage paint...and that ought to hold any future oxidation at bay!

Tub

Bonnet

Tub rear

Bits!

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Paint, Finally

James D — Posted on The Triumph Experience
Tuesday July 9, 2013 2:24 PM

The weather finally cooperated with my schedule! Now to do a little color sanding and buff it out. The color is Aston Martin's "Silver Birch," two coats of color and four coats of clear. That should hold it awhile.

Tub painted...

Bonnet

Bonnet underside!

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2013-11-24 08:34:01 # 13013

Comment by David Wildasin

Beautiful paint job. love the color.

2013-11-25 11:39:36 # 13035

Comment by James D

Thanks David! It's not perfect, but for a garage paint job, I'm pretty happy with it. I'd be dangerous if I ever got all the right tools.

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Exterior Done!

James D — Posted on The Triumph Experience
Tuesday November 19, 2013 5:31 PM

I'm finally done with the exterior, and the interior is about there; just need to get the seats back together and the dash in.

Unfortunately, all this was just too much for the car's old heart. Engine oil pressure dropped to zero, with a nice rod-knock to boot. Time for the engine rebuild. Someday it'll get off the jack stands!

Exterior complete

Pretty...but dead!

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Restoration Completed!

James D — Posted on The Triumph Experience
Sunday July 27, 2014 11:17 AM

After 2 1/2 years (and no, I've not added up the receipts), I'm done with the GT6's restoration! From a find at a local recycling yard to a first-in-class win at its first show at the Seattle All British Field Meet.

Thank you to all here at The Triumph Experience for answering the occasional question, and the inspiration of everyone's own projects. Thanks for sharing your stories and knowledge!

Jim