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Colin Morgan
Apr 25, 2016 - 7:24AM
Re: Restoration Of My 1937 Ruby

Hi
It is strange how the cars all seem to go in different places - my Ruby had significant rot but the front of the scuttle by the bonnet was fine, though the rear spare wheel well had almost completely disappeared - and I have seen many other cars over the years, all differently afflicted.

Good to see the metal being put back in like that.
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Colin

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Apr 25th, 2016 - 7:24 AM
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Ady
Apr 24, 2016 - 9:15PM
Re: Restoration Of My 1937 Ruby

CDawson
Hi I have completed a complete rebuild of a 36' Ruby . I can across many problems like you are experiencing. If you give me a ring , I may be able to assist. I also have paper patterns for internal panels and roof linings which I can lend to you if required .


Thanks for the offer. I'm a bit further through the restoration than this. I'll keep posting to catch up. You may see something I need or missing

Location: Wymondham, Norfolk

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Apr 24th, 2016 - 9:15 PM
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Ady
Apr 25, 2016 - 10:36AM
Re: Restoration Of My 1937 Ruby

Derek Sheldon
When 30 years ago doing this procedure money was to say the least tight I found that the front valance from a Lada worked perfectly as a donor good quality thick steel. A good part of that Lada went into my Ruby restoration.


'If it works then use it' I say. Them Russians used proper steel back then. After this Ruby I've got a old Moskvich I'll be doing next

Location: Wymondham, Norfolk

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Apr 25th, 2016 - 10:36 AM
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Ady
Apr 25, 2016 - 10:40AM
Re: Restoration Of My 1937 Ruby

Colin Morgan
Hi
It is strange how the cars all seem to go in different places - my Ruby had significant rot but the front of the scuttle by the bonnet was fine, though the rear spare wheel well had almost completely disappeared - and I have seen many other cars over the years, all differently afflicted.

Good to see the metal being put back in like that.
Regards
Colin


This car has had some bad repairs on it. Wait till I get to the boot/spare wheel area. Quite shocking !!!

Location: Wymondham, Norfolk

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Apr 25th, 2016 - 10:40 AM
Ivor Hawkins
Apr 25, 2016 - 1:30PM
Re: Restoration Of My 1937 Ruby

Great work Ady, the rear arches always go there, but I've never seen a scuttle go along the front edge like that.
Smashin' this is an inspiration to all of us!

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Apr 25th, 2016 - 1:30 PM
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Ady
Apr 25, 2016 - 8:53PM
Re: Restoration Of My 1937 Ruby

Ivor Hawkins
Great work Ady, the rear arches always go there, but I've never seen a scuttle go along the front edge like that.
Smashin' this is an inspiration to all of us!


Thanks. The scuttle was quite bad.

Location: Wymondham, Norfolk

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