Folks,
I need some help.
The PO (present owner) of my 1960 XK150 FHC is undertaking a body-off
restoration of the car. Aside from the rumpled drivers side front fender,
he found the roof had been welded on. The welds in the rear were at the
rear of the quarter window and about 3 or 4 inches up from the bottom of the
glass. The welds were really poor.
I recall there being some discussion on this topic several years ago, but
cannot find it in the archives. Was this a common practice, or was the car
more buggered than I ever would have dreamed?
The good news is that he understands the risk of buying an old car and is
not POd. at me.
Brian
Ex XK-150 FHC 836724BW
I’m saving the link for future needs.On Sep 3, 2011, at 2:34 PM, Brian McIntyre wrote:
Folks,
I need some help.
The PO (present owner) of my 1960 XK150 FHC is undertaking a body-off
restoration of the car. Aside from the rumpled driver’s side front fender,
he found the roof had been welded on. The welds in the rear were at the
rear of the quarter window and about 3 or 4 inches up from the bottom of the
glass. The welds were really poor.
I recall there being some discussion on this topic several years ago, but
cannot find it in the archives. Was this a common practice, or was the car
more buggered than I ever would have dreamed?
The good news is that he understands the risk of buying an old car and is
not PO’d. at me.
Brian
Ex XK-150 FHC 836724BW
Sorry, Brian. I just e-mailed you by mistake. Ignore message.
Cheri Carson (Tom Carson’s wife)On Sep 3, 2011, at 2:34 PM, Brian McIntyre wrote:
Folks,
I need some help.
The PO (present owner) of my 1960 XK150 FHC is undertaking a body-off
restoration of the car. Aside from the rumpled driver’s side front fender,
he found the roof had been welded on. The welds in the rear were at the
rear of the quarter window and about 3 or 4 inches up from the bottom of the
glass. The welds were really poor.
I recall there being some discussion on this topic several years ago, but
cannot find it in the archives. Was this a common practice, or was the car
more buggered than I ever would have dreamed?
The good news is that he understands the risk of buying an old car and is
not PO’d. at me.
Brian
Ex XK-150 FHC 836724BW