Undercoating starting to go on the front. Really durable, good looking and black.
Tidy'd up the 3 fan relays, horn and bracket. New microswitches for the headlights due so the radiator and fans can go back in.
Finished front suspension parts. Koni's rebuilt here in SoCal by Koni authorized distributor/manufacturer. Worth the extra effort as they are better than new.
Check out the latest from the restoration. 4 "new" Konis, front trunk parts in > chassis rigitity brace and brake booster, master. Battery tidy'd up.
Picture of another thrill in the Arizona desert > I mean your house Steve...
The engine bay & rear fenderwell coating removed. Uprights, shocks and rear brakes will be removed next. The engine bay will now get some grinding, filling and sanding > then coated.
The gas tank is being boiled out, pressure tested and then painted semi-gloss black. The sending unit is new.
Way more to go > # 3463 is about 40% complete.
The gas tank is being boiled out, pressure tested and then painted semi-gloss black. The sending unit is new.
Way more to go > # 3463 is about 40% complete.
Hey BoxBoy - where've I been? I just found this thread. GREAT GOING! I love seeing you spend all that money so I can just be a spectator! That thing is going to be super.
Aside from the rattlesnakes and scorpions, what 'dangerous' surprises have you found with your car? Anything that was terribly suspect, or borderline failed, or previously crashed? Simply curious.
Keep the GREAT photos coming. You're doing a "book worthy" job.
Aside from the rattlesnakes and scorpions, what 'dangerous' surprises have you found with your car? Anything that was terribly suspect, or borderline failed, or previously crashed? Simply curious.
Keep the GREAT photos coming. You're doing a "book worthy" job.
Adams,
Glad you found the thread... On a 35 year old car with just a mechanical and cosmetic resto B4 > EVERYTHING needs to be done. Window-headlight motors, assemblies, pedals, doors, heaterbox, seat tracks, suspension, on and on. No kidding...
What we are finding is time capsule condition steel and no bad or suspect stuff. A unbelievable, no-rust condition Pantera.
I'll keep the pics coming.
Dave # 3463
Glad you found the thread... On a 35 year old car with just a mechanical and cosmetic resto B4 > EVERYTHING needs to be done. Window-headlight motors, assemblies, pedals, doors, heaterbox, seat tracks, suspension, on and on. No kidding...
What we are finding is time capsule condition steel and no bad or suspect stuff. A unbelievable, no-rust condition Pantera.
I'll keep the pics coming.
Dave # 3463
ZF now safety wired. Will post the industrial thing of beauty (my ZF) when completed.
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
Front almost done. Chassis brace in wth black powdercoated bolts. Engine bay just about prepped and ready for paint. Lot's of things happening and I'll keep the posts coming...
Dave
Dave
Yeah, yeah, yeah... Guilty as charged. Did I mention I really like "Concours Drivers?" The transformation being posted could not be done without my friend Steve who shares the same vision of how things should be done.
Dave
Dave
Dave,
you're lucky to have Steve, he's a true craftsman.
George
you're lucky to have Steve, he's a true craftsman.
George
Gas tank completely done and in. All wiring sorted and hidded, hoses redone and re-routed in the fenderwell. Engine bay almost complete. Rear suspension, uprights and brakes out for R&R. Engine in the midst of everything, ZF almost completed. On and On...
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
Did I forget to mention "thanks" to Steve for his continued persistence, patience and hard work.
About 60% completed...
Dave # 3463
About 60% completed...
Dave # 3463
Just waiting more photos of your incredible ride. I start to feel great aobut my own car... then I visit yours, drool, and feel inadequate again.
What an awesome trip we get to take here: Your thoughts and vision, Steve's work, your money, our enjoyment! What could be better?!? Keep posting, we love it.
What an awesome trip we get to take here: Your thoughts and vision, Steve's work, your money, our enjoyment! What could be better?!? Keep posting, we love it.
It is great to follow along to watch the progress. Keep showing the photos. Great job Steve!
Mr. OCD has just finished the job of removing the undercoating on my entire car. Yes it was hard work and dirty but just the thing for Steve... Engine bay lookin' good. Rear fenderwells being prepped for paint. Whew...
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
Dave,
I stopped by to see Steve today and saw your car. Steve has done a great job! The front end & Engine bay look great. I guess you are waiting for parts right now, but it is sure coming along fast.
Kevin
I stopped by to see Steve today and saw your car. Steve has done a great job! The front end & Engine bay look great. I guess you are waiting for parts right now, but it is sure coming along fast.
Kevin
Polished SS Brake Lines in, Polisheed SS Cooling Tubes, Front suspension together. Painted, Powder Coated, Polished, Atlas Rivet nuts, etc, etc. Coming along nicely. Steve, take the weekend off.
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
Parts keep arriving and going on # 3463. Bling-O-Rama continues with the gas tank shroud and water bottles installed.
Can't wait for the ZF to finish. More to come...
Dave # 3463
Can't wait for the ZF to finish. More to come...
Dave # 3463