The long journey to restoration

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Tom 88
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The long journey to restoration

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The first Jensen I ever saw I was 8 and have never lost my awe. 15 years later I bought my Jensen. Roll on from 1987 to 2020 - 33 years later still having never driven a Jensen I edge closer to that moment. Here are some pictures of that journey. I also include 3 pictures of other Jensens I have encountered.
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The strip down
The strip down
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RockyUSA
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Re: The long journey

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Holy Mackerel!

You really got smitten!

I bought mine without having driven one, but mine was a driver when it arrived.

I have to give you’re a lot of credit for stick-to-it-tive-ness!

Rocky
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Re: The long journey

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More pictures old style grainy. Gaps good, tinning joints done
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Re: The long journey to restoration

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More pics
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Re: The long journey to restoration

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I thought I was brave but that would leave me standing, good luck and keep going .

Alan
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These pics look like Grant after a heavy nite or an Army SAS IQ test. You have the Forum's total respect. Kenny 38 :shock:
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Wow!
What's the story with what looks like a melted grille?
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