tim5055
True Classic
To be honest, the reason I want to keep the original windshield is the original emissions label on it. The car has 34,000 miles and I think the original decals add something....
Rust!
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tim5055
True Classic
I was lucky, the only rust was:
- the corner of the windshield. Once out they found that this was only surface rust.
- FRUNK from previous battery acid spillage.
The car was well cared for and JimD had her in great shape when I bought it from him.
Very exciting.
Black-Tooth
Tony Natoli
MAGNIFICENT! nt
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tim5055
True Classic
Well, they called today. They are putting her back together and needed a new rubber seal for around the rear window. The old one was apparently too brittle to re-install. One call to MWB and the parts should be on their way.
They estimate they will have it back together by the 15th but with my schedule I can;t pick it up until the 21st. I'm expecting more photos in a few days.
They estimate they will have it back together by the 15th but with my schedule I can;t pick it up until the 21st. I'm expecting more photos in a few days.
Late to the game, but when I had my respray done a little while back:
Hand painted pinstripes, buried under the clear coat.
There is a dual line of gold and black. I paid about $150 for this.
And I remember looking at a "new" 86 forsale in 89 or so that was black with a solid red pinstripe and thought it was stunning.
Hand painted pinstripes, buried under the clear coat.
There is a dual line of gold and black. I paid about $150 for this.
And I remember looking at a "new" 86 forsale in 89 or so that was black with a solid red pinstripe and thought it was stunning.
Greg (in Conn)
Bertone curator - X driver
hey I recognize that pinstripe :laugh:
Crap Greg, that last pic may (likely) be your car, and not mine.... Dang early morning posting.
Dan Sarandrea (Phila)
Waitin' On Parts...
I hope their bodywork skills and your bodywork budget were equally generous...if so, the black color will be rewarding!
(Otherwise, black will show every little imperfection:blackeye:.....keep your fingers crossed!!!)
(Otherwise, black will show every little imperfection:blackeye:.....keep your fingers crossed!!!)
tim5055
True Classic
they are crossed. I've always received good work/service from these guys.
I'm now remembering why I don't like Atlanta traffic!
tim5055
True Classic
Finished Photos Large flile warning
Well, yesterday was a long day. Up at 2AM and on a bus at 3:30 for a five hour ride. My trips are usually on an airplane and I end up on an island with an umbrella drink in my hand. Not ending up in Atlanta...
I got to the body shop and I was blown away. Hey, this is not a concours paint job by any stretch of the imagination. But, I wanted paint and didn't want to pay more for it than I did for the X.
I few little minor issues that they took care of while I was there and I was on the road by 11, ith a 3 hour ride ahead of me. I'm not sure how others feel, but my fun in the X is on back roads not the interstate for three hours.:bored:
I washed her and went over everything this morning. I can only find one what I would call a flaw, two issued I already knew about and it looks like they didn't reinstall the front grill correctly.
I had several surprises when I picked it up and am not sure how I feel about some on them. But, i have to admit all were caused by me not being clear up front on how the job should be done. The were:
The outside rearview mirror housing were painted.
All bumper trim was painted
The engine cover was painted gloss along with the body
The roof was painted
The stripes are tape.
All of it looks great to me, but I'm not sure on the durability of paint on the plastic items. As to the tape stripes, the factory stripes were tape so no great loss there.
On to the pictures.
Well, yesterday was a long day. Up at 2AM and on a bus at 3:30 for a five hour ride. My trips are usually on an airplane and I end up on an island with an umbrella drink in my hand. Not ending up in Atlanta...
I got to the body shop and I was blown away. Hey, this is not a concours paint job by any stretch of the imagination. But, I wanted paint and didn't want to pay more for it than I did for the X.
I few little minor issues that they took care of while I was there and I was on the road by 11, ith a 3 hour ride ahead of me. I'm not sure how others feel, but my fun in the X is on back roads not the interstate for three hours.:bored:
I washed her and went over everything this morning. I can only find one what I would call a flaw, two issued I already knew about and it looks like they didn't reinstall the front grill correctly.
I had several surprises when I picked it up and am not sure how I feel about some on them. But, i have to admit all were caused by me not being clear up front on how the job should be done. The were:
The outside rearview mirror housing were painted.
All bumper trim was painted
The engine cover was painted gloss along with the body
The roof was painted
The stripes are tape.
All of it looks great to me, but I'm not sure on the durability of paint on the plastic items. As to the tape stripes, the factory stripes were tape so no great loss there.
On to the pictures.
geekdaddy
X1/9 Learner's Permit...
It looks pretty darn good to me! I had my plastic bumper parts painted as well. A good paint shop will use a special plastic primer for optimal adhesion and then an additive to the paint to make it more flexible. I went with satin for the engine cover and bumper parts but think your "all gloss" approach looks great!
Black-Tooth
Tony Natoli
Don't change a thing Tim... It looks GREAT!
As for the tape stripes... REAL paint doesn't look much better or worse and all new cars come with tape as well.
The BIG plus is with a hair dryer and 10 bucks... You can change them to be any color you want!
In your case though... the red POPS! Time to redo the interior to match! HA!
Congrats!
As for the tape stripes... REAL paint doesn't look much better or worse and all new cars come with tape as well.
The BIG plus is with a hair dryer and 10 bucks... You can change them to be any color you want!
In your case though... the red POPS! Time to redo the interior to match! HA!
Congrats!
tim5055
True Classic
a little at a time with the wife.....