Almost got everything pulled off the front of the car today. My homemade spring compressor was done compressing m, so I have to go buy more material to make another one. It’s basically 5/8” all thread with some nuts and washers. And my homemade plate to pull the spring. Some surprises when I was disassembling, but mostly easy to remedy.
About time! That finicky owner must be happy it’s getting some attention. Is it going concours? You may as well get some experience on the stepchildren…. As I fell there’s a 4 speed ragtop in your future!!! Lol
I have that same style spring comprssor. Not fast but super safe, no engine weight necessary, & no marring of paint.
Totally. There was some pitting where the vinyl top was, and one spot on the driver fender the size of a quarter that needed help. Core support and RH wheel house were toast
"I find it more palatable to take smaller bites with parts of the car, as opposed to trying to body work everything at the same time." Sound advice for sure. My old boss used to say 'Work one panel at a time - just pick one at stay on it. Only work on another while waiting for product/chemicals to kick'. Paint looks nice. Is it a single stage or BC/CC?