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I used Richards brackets http://www.richardmilitaryparts.com.au/ and Ord 9 epoxy primer http://www.tm9ordnance.com/

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Raymunds seals " a piece of art" raymund.van.riel@sca.com

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Gerbens panels http://www.filmprops.nl/produkten/GPApartsforsale.htm
David Welch
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Looks great ,almost done????????

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Hello David,

All your repairs are looking very familiar, the same 'bad' spots as on my own GPA hull.

Keep up the good work. I'm sure this GPA will be restored to the same high level as your other vehicles.
Regards,

Leo Verhagen

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I found that the back rail was so badly damaged that I have to replace it.Image
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Hi David,
You are doing some great work to your hull.
I am not far behind you and I have similar repairs to do to the rear of my hull.

I have just welded a new right hand side in to my prop tunnel and about to weld the bottom compartments by the tunnel.
I will meet with you in Portland and we can chat about all this fun work.

Keep up the good work.

Best regards
Richard
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David,

It looks so familiar; I am doing practically the same thing. I am saving the rub rail for last but not sure how I am going to preserve the part that has not rusted through yet!!!

Keep up the good work and if your going to Portland maybe we can connect.

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Richard I will see you at the g503 table.
Donavan my Cell # is . Give me a call and we can meet up with Richard.
David
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Hi David,
I look forward to meeting with you.
I will bring some photos.

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It looks great David!
Regards,

Leo Verhagen

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Thanks,
I am in way over my head. But I am learning and its fun.
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You WERE over your head, from the looks of the body in the last photos you are treading water just fine! Looks like it's about ready for a swim! David
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