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Glenn and Julie's '63 Vert.

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Front end/Firewall area under gas tank.

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A look inside...

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First, we completely disassembled the car, separating the pan from the body and removing all lines, drive train and the front-end assembly.  We then proceeded to sandblast, allowing us to replace the pan halves.

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Here's the pan after installing the pan halves, including grinding the spot welds, stripping the original "e" coat, seam sealing, priming, sanding and applying 2 coats of Sikkens Black single-stage.

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Pan is now 80% assembled...

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Some rot is uncovered after sandblasting.

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Here she is after lots of body work and a first coat of primer.

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Before the next coat of primer, it's time for four new fenders...

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Last coat of primer...

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Here she is freshly painted with the old top on- ready to go get her new top!

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An inside shot...

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What a great stance!

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The undercarriage- fully restored pan.

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Wolfsburgwest restoration quality bumpers...good call, Glenn!

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Julie loves her award-winning car.  Congrats on First Place at Litchfield!

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Front beam after sand blasting and painting.

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Tranny after cleanup and reconditioning...

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More rot...

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Another after picture...

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and a used hood...

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...and she's ready for paint!!!

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The engine is all set- runs like a champ (thanks Andrew!)

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Front-end compartment looks like new!

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Straight as an arrow!

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40 Horse...

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