rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Wish me luck
Car was supposed to be ready this past Saturday, but it wasn't... it was close, but they hadn't finished. They'd decided the under side of the hood looked good like the pic below. It's interesting, but I prefer it all body color so they had to spray it. And, they hadn't finished buffing out the body. Talked with them today & they say it's ready for pick up tomorrow. I'm pretty confident it will be so I'm going to go ahead & rent a trailer to go get it tomorrow after work.
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djw090 David Witham Warwick UK (115 posts) Registered: 06/12/2008 11:20AM Main British Car: MGB 1974 and MG ZT 160 turbo 2005 |
Re: Wish me luck
It looks good so far.
One of the best tips I was given was to go around all the threads with a tap to clear the paint out before I started to put the car back together. I would add to that wax injecting the sills etc. but perhaps in Texas you don't need to bother with that. |
kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT |
Re: Wish me luck
GOOD LICK, Rob! time's short, need to get the the assembly. really like the color
SAFETY FASTER! |
HealeyRick Rick Neville (490 posts) Registered: 12/19/2007 05:01PM Main British Car: 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Ford 5.0L |
Re: Wish me luck
Good luck, Rob. Think you made the right choice on the underhood.
Rick |
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: Wish me luck
Ok, brought it home. Several small pieces weren't buffed out yet -- glove box door, curved piece that goes in front of the pedal box, some plates to direct air at the radiator so I'll have to go back & get them on Monday, but have it home & starting on the brake lines & clutch line this weekend. Lot's to do in short order and I have some vacation time I can take if needed. Of course, if anyone is going to be out this way, there's beer in the fridge!
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