The first trial fit of the repaired panels. The repaired door hinges had to be packed to achieve the correct shut-lines. Note how accurate the gap is between the door bottoms and the running board. | |
It is easy to see where the time goes. The whole car had to be assembled, adjusted and then dismantled. There is no shortcut to getting it right; just as there is no point in painting the car before the bodywork is straight. | |
Re-adjusting the driver's door to ensure a perfect fit. Note the secondary door lock near to the lower edge. | |
The aluminium panel work was amazingly straight, especially when one considers that the car has been half way around the world and back. |