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Old 03-06-2016, 07:06 PM   #4
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Default Re: Restorers: Did your body metal parts assemble easily?

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Originally Posted by Sunnybrook Farm View Post
Much of it comes down to the frame and how years of flexing in various directions causes the bolt holes all over the car to be slightly off even after a restoration. Then consider that the body parts are stretched and patched as well. Even if the frame were riveted again there might be some bend in the steel. It is hard to make it like new after 85+ years.
This is the story on our 1930 TS...... What a job. If I had known would have bought a finished car. Yes, it was fun, I loved learning and the comradeship.
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