Dixie Flyer "Firefly" speedster photographs

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Hello again

The Dixie Flyer went off this morning on the back of a tilt tray truck. Destination Tony Mc Connell's trim shop. Tony is going to fit the seat, trim and make and fit the carpet over the next two or three days. With May just a day or two away depending where you live the pressure is full on! The car is due to be packed for shipping in less than three weeks and still lots to do.

5-3-2010

Hello again

Having just returned from Sports & Classic Auto Interiors I can report that Tony and assistant Paul Skerrey are working their fingers to the bone to get the interior trim completed. Here we see Tony finishing off the detail trim behind the seat while Paul is busy leather binding the edge of the holes in the carpet for the gear lever and hand brake prior to making boots for both levers.

Trim is due to be completed by tomorrow mid-day.

Hello 20Premier

Welcome to my post. I have used 12 mm (1/2 inch) structural grade exterior ply, sealed on both sides with 2 coats of clear polyurethane, & properly supported by frame cross members. I have used this for all my restoration floors including my Lagonda Rapier restored almost 30 years ago and travelled (actually driven) some huge distances both in Australia and Europe in all weathers since. I have never had a problem of any sort.

5-4-2010

As promised the Dixie returned home this afternoon and I am busy getting on with the electrical wiring. meanwhile Dave the painter is working away making the hood green and the platers have just about finished with the radiator surround. It too should be ready to collect on thursday then it is full speed ahead.