It is a frame off restore. The car is 1959 campfire red. I will post more pictures if you all are interested.
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That color will look really nice on Your Hawk. And I wish to complement You for the manner in which You repaired that deck lid. Removing the deck lid 'skin' from its inner construction is rarely attempted! -
More pix please. Lots more. Got an off site picture hosting link?Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
See all of Buttercup's pictures at https://imgur.com/a/tBjGzTk
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Looks like you are sparing NO details in breathing new life back into her! I have never seen a trunk lid peeled off the super-structure. What was the purpose?
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Looking good so far. Yes what was the reason for peeling the outer skin on the lid? I did a hood once on a air induction Javlin that way as I couldn't find a hood but what a job.Comment
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Skinning the trunk lid is a daring endeavor, indeed. Did see it done once before in a YouTube vid by "ToolDudeTony" on his 57 Hawk.
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Bob Shaw
Rush City, Minnesota
1960 Hawk - www.northstarstudebakers.com
"The farther I go, the behinder I get."
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While the skin is off, it's a good idea to reinforce the side channels. If the hinges ever are neglected, that is the first place the trunk will bend. It's kind of like the hood corners, a little reinforcing helps a bunch. Did you use panel bond to re-attach the skin?Bez Auto Alchemy
573-318-8948
http://bezautoalchemy.com
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Well done! I've been involved in "skinning" a few doors, but not a trunk....Comment
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Joe,
We had some severe dents right above the key without skinning it off there is no way to straighten them out. I tried pulling them but was not satisfied with the results. I looked for a good trunk and some were worse than mine, besides I enjoy a challenge. No need for panel bond there is a way to fold the material back over but you need to plan ahead before you remove it. I don't know much about PHOTOBUCKET but I will check and see if I can put some pictures there. Be patient I have to work tomorrow so I need to get some rest.Originally posted by JoeHall View PostComment
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Very nice work. Stunning paint!
Congrats. BP
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I put some more pictures on photo bucket this is the link:http://s873.photobucket.com/user/jud...?sort=3&page=1
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You'll like the sound deadner/heat shield on the inside! It's not cheap, but it makes a BIG difference! Looking good.
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No stone unturned. Very nice work. cheers jimmijimsigpicAnything worth doing deserves your best shot. Do it right the first time. When you're done you will know it. { I'm just the guy who thinks he knows everything, my buddy is the guy who knows everything.} cheers jimmijim*****SDC***** memberComment
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With that red paint you hawk will certainly be stunning.Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Eastern North Carolina ChapterComment
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