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Another rescue begins. Well done
Congrats! That's a big step!
Looks cool with that DT trailer!
Rocky
Hope you'll share progress reports!
Awesome!
That's great news!
They don’t look like pantera parts. Maybe they’re from his tractor.
They might be left over from your Spitfire, or your TR-6.... I haven't seen anything like them.
Rocky
as for those 3 pieces, I am wondering if the tech doing the inventory threw them in as a test 
Just knowing it is no longer under my shed feels better.
What color are you thinking of painting it?
I want a driver. the paint selected for ease of repair in the the future, hopefully from Ford colors.
those colors are to be in the GT Scheme of "Shades of Grey"! the upper being near silver and the lower a near black. with a decal in the lower section.
As far as the build, It will be near original with the exception of modern AC!
The builder and I disagree on one item so far. I requested use original harness and modify it for the changes I want. Where he suggested and wants to use a modern harness.
Comments requested as to whether or not.
another disecion is whether to go back with L bumpers or fill in the body holes and go with the polish stainless I purchased. While I think the look is better, the ideal that they are just bolt on trim is concerning. the Builder wants to see what he can do to make them functionaly as bumpers.
Again, comments requested
I am sure there were be lots more request for comments as the work progresses
Great to see they jumped right in with the stripping. New wiring is great, but costly as it is time consuming. Maybe, if he will commit to a price for that part of the job, it could help you decide. I cannot imagine making the body fit bumpers Functional in any way, but they look a lot better than the 74 bulk. These bumper are the Amerisport .
I am seeking ideals on what items need, or could be done to the body when it is on the rotisserie.
That's great that the shop you chose is making such good progress. At this pace there is no doubt your car will be finished before mine.
My first thought is to address all drain holes and add the drain holes others with more P-car knowledge have suggested in previous posts. Next I would inspect the undercarriage for any hidden rust pockets and its integrity. Make sure that all tabs, brackets and anything else is there and the way you want it. It's easy to overlook the detail and later have to do some grinding and welding after paint.
I would have a serious discussion with your body shop professional about hidden areas and rust proofing or paint or whatever is appropriate to keep you car from rusting later on. It really is sad to see a beautifully painted car have rust poke through in a year or two after the "restoration".
Another thing to check for is damage. It's not unusual for low sports cars to have undercarriage damage from running over something. Perfect on top, dented on the bottom.
I'm only about half hour from your body shop. I would be happy to meet you there during one of your visits to meet and chat a bit.
