Mr. Dibbles Mutt Restoration - Photos & Updates

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Mr. Dibbles Mutt Restoration - Photos & Updates

Unread post by mrdibbles » February 2nd, 2010, 7:57 pm

Hey Guys-
Ok so the wheels are in motion :D There's lot's of work ahead. I am excited for the fun, the challenges, and even the disappointment that lays ahead. Here we go!!!

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Unread post by csmith » February 2nd, 2010, 10:20 pm

Not sure what your last one looked when you started to restore her but sure look forward to seeing what you do now. Somehow I thought just keeping it simple and doing a long rolling restore was just not in your blood :!: :)
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Unread post by Cobra5 » February 2nd, 2010, 11:44 pm

Good luck wih the project, looking forward to seeing your progress/updates. Looks like you need a windshield.

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Unread post by SEABEE62 » February 3rd, 2010, 12:13 am

Just jump right in with your eyes closed........Oh,.....I see you did already. Keep it up, we're all watching !!!!!!! Seabee
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Unread post by sherwan_88 » February 3rd, 2010, 12:53 pm

Mr D back in action! Keep us posted! :D
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Unread post by rickf » February 3rd, 2010, 1:44 pm

Windshield looks a little rusty!

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Unread post by mrdibbles » February 3rd, 2010, 3:11 pm

rickf wrote:Windshield looks a little rusty!

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Yep I was surprised to see that too. The windshield seal was a little buggered up and as a result moisture, over the years, domo'd the windshield. I ordered a NOS complete A2 windshield (with wiper motor, glass, wiper arms, etc...) from Red River though ($285.00). Should be arriving any day now.
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Unread post by mrdibbles » February 3rd, 2010, 6:10 pm

More progress pictures...

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Unread post by csmith » February 3rd, 2010, 11:36 pm

Mr. D, what's on the top shelf under cover :?: :?:
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Unread post by toptiger » February 4th, 2010, 1:43 am

HINT- look at the framed poster on the wall.
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Unread post by Motorcityman » February 4th, 2010, 2:33 am

Killer garage Mr. D the floor is beautiful! What brand of epoxy is that?

Having seen your last mutt from pictures i'm sure this one is going to be just as nice, looks like a nice clean body, but then again that windshield looked nice and clean too :lol: I bet you were surprised. Keep up the good work!

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Unread post by mrdibbles » February 4th, 2010, 7:50 am

csmith wrote:Mr. D, what's on the top shelf under cover :?: :?:
The car on the lift is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000. That was my Dad's car that he bought in 1975. It has been in the family ever since.
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Unread post by toptiger » February 4th, 2010, 7:57 am

and I am just guessing here, but the base ball bat in lucite box under the Healey poster is the bat you used to pry the Healey from his pleading hands..........?
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Unread post by mrdibbles » February 4th, 2010, 8:09 am

toptiger wrote:and I am just guessing here, but the base ball bat in lucite box under the Healey poster is the bat you used to pry the Healey from his pleading hands..........?
Ssshhhhh... that was supposed to be a secret :lol:
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Unread post by Ralph Fuller » February 4th, 2010, 8:19 am

I'm looking forward to all of the pictures on this restoration. This is getting exciting!
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