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Hello Bernie, Perhaps use the original color scheme of the LeaF. Is the seat upholstery sound enough to use as is? Chris.

Hello Bernie, I agree with you, it is great that you are incorporating the LeaF body panels into the new construction. A more authentic creation. Will you be using the original bonnet? Chris

Hello Bernie, I hate when that happens. The bear would have gotten you, again. At least you found them before you bought another set. The body is looking good. Chris

Bernie, Your new life goal should be to outlive “those” people. Go out kicking and screaming with a welding torch in your hand. Do what you like doing. You have earned it. Chris

Hello Bernie, Having access to another engine block is good news. The Stay at Home order not so much. Hopefully the order will be lifted soon. Chris

Hello Bernie, The garage certainly has an “organic” look to it. Efficient use of available space. Hopefully your son will drop everything to assist you. Your progress is admirable. Chris

Hello Bernie, The LeaF is looking good. The body appears to have been influenced by your Lagonda. A nice traditional sports tourer look. Thanks for sharing your progress. Chris

You are bringing new life to this LeaF!

Hello Bernie, At least the lockdown does not keep you from making headway on the engine and chassis. Thanks for the update, Chris

Hello Bernie, Upright radiator and cycle mudguards; seems to be a winning formula. I suppose the rear design will be determined by the availability of a suitable fuel tank. Is the LeaF fuel tank useable, if it were relocated? It is nice you can envision colors, already. No drawings required. Do you have any of the square tubing for the tub, from your other projects? Keep the photos coming. Chris

Hello Bernie, You have certainly made progress getting the car stripped. It takes an experienced 84 year old to get the job done. And a tidy heap for the garbage. Those mudguards look to be in poor condition, good thing you don’t have to fix those! Looking forward to your next post, Chris

Hello Bernie, It would be great if I were able to just pop on over when you needed a hand. I am currently doing just that for a longtime friend. He is just 45 miles away. We call it Motor-Monday. He has had a kitcar in his basement for 20+ years. Our commitment to Mondays ensures progress. Chris

Hello Bernie, Is that a photo of you and your car on the cover of your book? Chris

Hello Bernie, The car had a lot of rust under that lovely aluminum body. Do you have to cut up all the pieces to fit in you trash bin? I am curious to see the engine as you tear into it on the bench. I check for your post every day. Chris

Hello Bernie, The salt air got the best of your LeaF, not much left for the scrap man. Your progress is more than admirable. The chassis does appear to be solid, but a lot of wire brushing in your future. Thank you for sharing your progress; your fan club is watching. Best regards, Chris

Bernie, Thanks for the explanation and photos of the jacking mechanism, we do use a “jack” to raise the car to change the tire in America; not all women are strong enough to lift the vehicle high enough to allow the man to put a rock under the axle. Being of the lowly peasant class I had no knowledge of such a convenient devise mounted to a vehicle, other than those mounted to a large recreational vehicle to level it at a campground. Your photos show them clearly, now that I know what to look for. Is it typical that these jacks were only mounted to the rear? Probably due to the large overhang. Hopefully my humor has not offended anyone, Chris

Bernie, You seem to need a project to keep yourself busy, so if you finish this one too quickly you will just be in search of another. So months and months of work is just what you need! I am looking forward to seeing that chassis cleaned up; and what ever body you decide to construct. Keep those posts coming, Chris

Hello Bernie, You certainly have made progress. The LeaF is looking more like a Special already! So what are these “Jacks” you are removing? Thanks for the progress update, Chris

Hello Bernie, The SS Jaguar Special and the Lagonda are beautiful. You could not go wrong using these as your inspiration for the LeaF. The removal of the debris and bodies must feel like progress. Also, if all your body options take the same chassis length, you can delay choosing a body style until the chassis is ready. But you certainly have defined your options. Hopefully, in the spring you will be allowed to participate in club events again, with your Lagonda. Thanks for posting progress reports, Chris

Bernie, With your experience at body construction, you probably have it mostly planned out in your head. And you can borrow some compound curves from the LeaF. You should consider a “Bernie” badge as well. I am looking forward to your progress posts. Chris

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Bernie, You have me going down the Connaught rabbit hole. Quite impressive results in the 1955 Syracuse Grand Prix. Saw this 1951 L3, thought this would be an easier body style to replicate. I like the front and rear cycle fenders! https://www.supercars.net/blog/1951-connaught-l3sr/ Chris

Bernie, The Connaught body is attractive, and appears to be very lightweight. Aluminum panels? You must have done very well with the car for it to have left a lasting favorable impression on you. It seems you have your goals established for your LeaF. And of course your artistic whim may take you down a different path. Enjoy the process, OCF (Chris).

No question about your sanity. These project keep you thinking and moving. Though the LeaF is smaller, perhaps this Bentley special will give an idea of how it could look with the steel wheels. I am looking forward to your progress reports. http://www.collectorcarads.com/Bentley-Mark-VI/40819