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Creationists believe the world was
made in Seven Days; others have some difficulties believing that.
Just about everyone might have difficulties believing this Kiwi Convertible was made in Seven Days but here's how a group of enthusiastic youngsters did it. |
| Day 1, Having found a somewhat tired and rusty old Falcon the Crew at this school in New Zealand first stripped the car and then fitted new sills. The next job was to think about where to start removing the roof but that could not be done before strengthening the underside of the car. |
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Quite a daunting task you might think but not these guys that have already an extensive list of achievements to their credit in the past. 1927 T Roadster - scratch built in 3 months Just to mention a few. These guys are no novices and their work is recognised in the very highest quarters. |
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When the Kiwi Convertible was displayed at local GT Radials tyre store along with some band new Falcons. Allan Moffatt, yes the famous Ozzie Ford Racing Team driver who was in New Zealand at the time for the V8 Supercars, walked right past all the new Falcons when he spied the Crew's handiwork and proceeded to autograph the dashboard and no doubt adding to the value when the vehicle was eventually raffled off at the Beach Hop in a lucky draw. |
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Left. Looking towards the rear left wheel the new strengthening section can be seen extending back from the front toque boxes to the rear sub-frame. The prop-shaft can be seen in the top left corner of the photo. Bellow Hacksaws to the ready and let the cutting through
the roof pillars begin . There's no turning back now. Can-opener along
the roofline above the windscreen and hardtop-convertible we have and
it's not even the end of day 1. Just one small problem what will they swing the back doors from now? |
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All the crew are volunteers working for the love of it along with companionship, experience and to raise money for charity when the car is raffled off on completion. |
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Left. Talk about forward planing they've only just got the roof off and already they have the design for the custom paint job mapped out on the front guard. Also they well may be a plan for the headlining which is still attached to the inside of the windscreen. One gets the feeling they've done this before. |
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Right The left hand side door pillar has been removed from
the doorsill by drilling out the spot-welds and found a new home 150mm,
(6") towards the back of the car. The paint has also been removed to facilitate easier welding during the re-fit. |
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Left The view from the other side, of the other side, and
the right hand side door pillar in the new location. The original door skin has been removed fro the doorframe and also been welded into place. Best seen in the photo bellow.
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Right Day 2, the outside view of the right hand side rear
quarter with the very neat welding looking so trim, taught and terrific
it would almost be a pity to hide it with paint and filler. Also some patching around the area where the rear roof pillar exited the body has been installed.
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Above The left and right front doors have been extended using the rear sections from a donor vehicle's front doors. The door interiors were also modified and strengthened. Left The never-ending preparation rubbing back, but no shortages of enthusiastic help here, 11 year old Ayla is a dab hand when it comes to the wet 'n' dry sanding back the area where the badge and side-chrome holes have been filled. |
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Above Left The lads can't sit round and watch Ayla have all the fun so they're into it too as the crew let rip with body prep for paint and this is only day 3. Above Right Just checkout the Jetson Fins on the back, not only adding huge amounts on Sixties Finesse but also some rigidly to those rear quarter panels. Left Moving on to Day 5 and the first white base coat applied by MRT and are those new lines and curve starting to show as the job really start to look finished.
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Finally, Day 7, to make the whole project really look the part, and go faster, ;) a small charge of WOW factor with some fancy customising from the paint department, and of course not forgetting the Comfort Zone, matching trim for the seats with 'Aqua Metalfake' vinyl on the new upholstery. |
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The Crew are still looking for a complete trunk/boot lock assembly for 1964 XM sedan. Must include lift up flap and plastic Falcon badge/logo, lock, barrel and keys. Must be willing to ship to New Zealand |
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