It's been a while since posting an update. Christmas came and went, without my Pantera. But that's ok... "Good things come to those who wait."
Anyway, here's the latest...
Some color, before being clear coated. It was interesting getting the color right. The original Ford color looked like a perfect match to the original paint when wet in the cup, but once the test spot dried, it was darker than the original color so we had some additional work to do to lighten it up and get it just right. Note that we were matching to the virgin original paint found behind the gills and inside channels of the rear quarter windows; this was original paint that had never seen sunlight, fading, polishing, or any kind of touch-up over the years.
We have color, and clear coat!
Black on lower rockers and valence panels as per the factory...
Assembly begins...
All new rubber gaskets, window seals, windshield, etc. New side marker bezels and body gaskets as well.
Original bumpers and Carello headlight trim rings were re-chromed and are on their way to the body shop. New IPSCO door handles and Vader window lifts to be installed too.
We're getting close!
