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Mar 21st, 2019, 08:53 | #1 |
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NEC Restoration Show for an ES victim.
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I am in the depths of a restoration project (1800es). Do people think there is much to be gained from a visit to such a show for someone in my position? Is the autojumble likely to be of any use with such a small production run model of car? Do people think the demonstrations on offer are likely to help or confuse? I met Paul Cassell at the Classic Show in November which was worthwhile. Are there any other ES owners likely to be there on a Friday? Am I better off putting the money into metal and welding wire? Photo attached for sympathy. Cheers, Ian |
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certainly worth a visit .
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Have a weekend away from cutting your fingers, skinning your knuckles, getting sparks in your face and arc eye! Even if you don't find anything for an ES there is a wealth of info about products, tools, techniques and suppliers to be gained from shows like these. I used to go to a lot of shows like this and found them informative and educational and an opportunity to see and chat about restoration, customising, etc. I'm hacked off because I can't go so please go in my place and have fun
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Have a break from your 1800ES labour of love, you are unlikely to stumble across any ES bits at the NEC but there will be plenty of other temptations for you! Pop along to the VOC stand, I'm not sure what will be on display but tell Bob or Jakki that I've sent you and you'll be guaranteed a coffee and biscuit. Paul |
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I had quite a nice day. Better for me on a Friday as there was space to walk. Got sidetracked so missed the panel beating display and the second one was so late in the day I had run out of steam. I did see the demo on lead loading.
How do you know which bits were lead loaded in the first place so when stripping back the vehicle you aren't tossing lead dust into your work environment? Back on the restoration next week as the following week will be taken up attending a brass instrument repair course. |
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Lots of lead in the ES build. Lead looks different from steel when you remove the paint but you do have to take care when using power tools. Use a decent mask. See here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGRDLnHnJgE
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