6808 update 8/1/06

Black is so classy. You must have most of it covered so you don't get compound all down in the cracks, right?. I hate to buff, it takes so long to get right. Share some of you buffing tips with me Mark!

Now the payoff for all that lost time and missed shows begins, you get to drive it!

But keep that duster handy for that black paint

Fun Photos added! Too bad I can't show you the really fun ones! lol
Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday as much as we are.
Happy New Year
Mark

Lookin better every day, your car sits kind of high like mine any plans to lower it?

The adjustable coil overs are set to allow the car to get on and off the flatbed without scraping. Should be able to "tuck" the tires when done.

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Originally posted by lastpushbutton:
Black is so classy. You must have most of it covered so you don't get compound all down in the cracks, right?. I hate to buff, it takes so long to get right. Share some of you buffing tips with me Mark!

LPB I wish I could say I buffed it myself, but I wussed out, and hired a Pro! even masking the car off, it has a ton of compound everywhere! I'll need a month of Sundays to get her clean enough to put together. I'm happy to have her home in the garage. As far as the tips, I'll make you a list of product, and in what order to use them.
Mark

Great job Mark. Black sure does look incredible when it's done right! Keep up the posts, I can't wait to see the final beauty shots!

Mark

Mark, just wanted to add my 2 cents, it is looking extraordinary!

Black is very classy. I'm also glad it's not white!

George

Just Awesome Mark! I love black also! I noticed you changed the tail lights out. Got the old ones for sale? also, what mufflers you using?
Thanks
Emery
emery@hawaii.rr.com

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Originally posted by Mark#6808:
6808 is polished and back home in the garage tonight, Christmas came early.<BR>I'll take better pictures tommorow,that properly show her new paint, she really looks stunning in black

Thanks all for the kind words. I'm starting to realize that the last seven months without 6808 being road worthy, are starting to pay off, if I do say so myself.

Emery, the mufflers are PI motorsport with the turn up cut off, and sorry, I'm saving the rear lens for spares.

Thanks to the PIBB for all the support and kind words


to be continued............

OK, Mark. Time's up. We need to see more photos. We've been patient for well over a month now.

Can't wait to see the finished car!

Mark

Hey Mark,
I just got 6808 back Monday, I've been up until 1:00 am for the last few nights, just cleaning the car so I can put it back together. Traffic school Saturday (thanks officer) Sunday is Pantera day, I'll post Sunday night, but keep in mind, I probably have a months worth of put together on 6808 (WHY DID I CHOOSE BLACK?)
Regards Mark

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(WHY DID I CHOOSE BLACK?)
Regards Mark

• You're a masochist?
• You want even MORE driving awards?
• You don't want George riding your a$$ every post about the wimpy colour of your car?
• You want to drive the meanest, baddest Pantera possible?

Don’t worry, brother, it WILL be worth it!

Mark

Mark C,
Spent a couple hours on Sunday "playing" in the garage, here are some update photos, hopefully, I'll be posting "completed" (like they are ever done)photos soon.
Regards
Mark 6808

Great looking work there, Mark. It absolutely will be amazing when "done". It sure would be nice to have that weather to work in too!

Mark

Mark C
The only problem with the weather being this nice, is that it's difficult to concentrate. Maybe if it was snowing here..........naw forget that! lol
Thanks for the kind words.
Mark 6808

Mark,

good progress, looking very good.

George

update 4/24/06

Wish she would be ready for Vegas, but I will see you there!

Mark

Car is looking awesome Mark. I am very jealous of your engine bay, great stiching on the interior. Can't wait to see the rest as it goes in. Obviously a well thought out plan.

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Originally posted by deeb:
Car is looking awesome Mark. I am very jealous of your engine bay, great stiching on the interior. Can't wait to see the rest as it goes in. Obviously a well thought out plan.

Thanks Dave, I'm not sure how well thought out it's been, but it's getting there.

Loved your Saturday post!

Mark

Mark
Looks good! I have been slaping mine together knowing I'm going to have and redo a lot of items later.

Doing it once is the right way

Ok, getting closer, I'm hoping to meet Brad at Cyrstal Cove in the NEAR future

I'm ready mark, sun and girls are out

Looks better every day! Sweet job all around. Keep those pics comin!

is that a TL i see in the background?

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Originally posted by dean:
is that a TL i see in the background?

A very WRECKED TL
A old friend wanted to by a very hoped up 02 GSXR 750 I had. When I found out it was for his 18 year old son, I squashed the sale, so he bought his boy the TL, which got a little shorter (thanks to a Honda Civic) within 3 weeks. It's a poject for the future (when 6808 is done). His boy had a broken thumb and some road rash, but was ok for the most part, he doesn't ride steet bikes at this time (he still lives at home, and Dad learned his lesson, and forgave me for not selling him the GSX-R)

Sounds like a happy ending. That's unusual in motorcycle accidents on the street.

OK now lets get that car together for the swap meet better take a few days (or weeks) off from work.

Hey have you spilled brake fluid yet on the paint. I made a mess of the frame rail in my engine compartment. I would have cried if it looked like yours.

Very happy ending!

I'd love to have 6808 ready for the swap meet, she's close, but still missing a few nick nacks that I hope to track down this weekend. No brake fluid spilled as of yet, but I do plan on re-doing the hard lines from the master, hopefully I can get it done without spilling, I think a spill would send me over the edge at this point!

Mark 6808

No pantera garage is complete without a ducati! Nice 916! here my 97 748 sps.

Sorry for the non pantera pic but hope fully Mark appreciates it.

Mark, how is that car coming ? ready for Crystal Cove ??? July 15 ,, Running of the beast ???? I can't wait to see it.

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Originally posted by PWT Pantera:
No pantera garage is complete without a ducati! Nice 916! here my 97 748 sps.

Sorry for the non pantera pic but hope fully Mark appreciates it.

Randy
I do like it! I always wanted to Carbon Fibre the whole thing myself, but sadly, she only has the Lite Carbon Fibre treatment.

Current motorcycle sharing the garage with 6808
96 Ducati 916 w/5700 miles
02 Suzuki TLR project bike
03 Ducati 999 w/1k miles

Is there a limit to photos in this album, or is it cool to add as I go?

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Originally posted by Mark:
ADD..! KEEP ADDING..!

OK Mark, as of 8/1/06


Burning the midnight oil!
Mark 6808

Way to Go !! Mark... you set it right, What a blast.. Thanks, Bro LPB

Slap that car together for Monterey! lets go, lets go
That too low picture looked pretty good to me. Wonder if it will settle down more, that cars been in the air quite some time.

I agree. That last one looks just right. But I'm getting worried about you now, Mark. With all that geeking, you are never going to driver her. You'll just lok at her all day - hey nothing wrong with that, but remember the grin you get when you stomp on it. To heck with the dirt, stones, bugs and all that real life delivers. Don't forget to have fun.

Go for Monterey! You'll probably find more stuff to change and fix after anyway, but having the car there will make it worth it. Oh, and is there such a thing as too low? Looks perfect to me. Great work, too. I feel like SUCH a slacker now...