E-Type Body Shell Restoration

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Body shell flex, chips along the edge of the rear doors, and eventually the inability to close or open the doors are all distant memories for this 1968 Roadster. There have been many different attempts to stiffen the sills of these cars – extra gussets, sheetmetal tie-ins with fancy little holes in them – you’ve probably seen them on other forums. They are all TINFOIL compared to our 12-gauge tubing and thick 16-gauge gussets. On our shells, the passenger cockpit is essentially boxed-in with a “flat roll-cage.” AND – it’s an inexpensive addition that only adds 32 pounds – a small price to pay for the added stiffness – and safety! More details and MANY more photos in “1968 Open Two-Seater – GP.”

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