My camera can't quite capture the right shade, it's a bit more green than seen, but pretty close. I'll try and get better shots later on in the process.
Kristian
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Kristan
Wow, I like it. This is an exciting part of the build.
I had never noticed that on the early cars the front radiator valence was different. Seems as if the radiator wouldn't sit as low in that config. Although, I suppose thay do or the hood wouldn't close; as I believe, the rads were the same height as later cars.
Wow, I like it. This is an exciting part of the build.
I had never noticed that on the early cars the front radiator valence was different. Seems as if the radiator wouldn't sit as low in that config. Although, I suppose thay do or the hood wouldn't close; as I believe, the rads were the same height as later cars.
Wonderful job Kristian! Congratulations on the beautiful paint job and color. Please keep posting more photos as you go.
Mark
Mark
I like the color as well. I'm not sure I would have had the courage to paint my car that color based on a color chip, but now that I see how it turns out I like it!
Nice job!
Nice job!
Thats beautiful. I love the creative colors, and that looks real nice. Can't wait to see that one done. You doing anything unique in respect to color on the interior?
I agree, it takes a brave sole to paint their car that color, now that I see it on a car, it looks fantastic.
I agree. Awesome colour. What colour will the interior be?
I love it!
Well done! Beautiful.
-G
-G
Colour choice is always difficult, but I wanted something different and authentic. As a kid my favorite toy was a mint-green pantera, so I wanted to go in that direction. In 1971, 3 greens were available and two of them, V305 medium green and V306 aqua green metallic were blue-green-like colours. PPG still had the formulas – so, after a test spray on the hood, I decided to go for the metallic.
I have to admit I was quite nervous before seing the end-result, but as it turned out, I'm really happy with it. The paintshop guys loved the car and the challenge from the beginning, and I think they put an extra finesse into it. The result is stunning up close - it's mirror straight.
I’ll try to keep the car as original appearing as possibly, including the interior, yet making technical upgrades to make it more reliable. Pretty much every part on this car is being replaced with NOS or repro parts, but I’m still trying to stay with the spirit of an early pre-production car.
JT, the chassis of the early euro cars are different in many, many areas, the valence being one of them. The radiater is the same as on later cars and it fits nicely into the valence. It actually rests on the bottom of it !
Kristian
I have to admit I was quite nervous before seing the end-result, but as it turned out, I'm really happy with it. The paintshop guys loved the car and the challenge from the beginning, and I think they put an extra finesse into it. The result is stunning up close - it's mirror straight.
I’ll try to keep the car as original appearing as possibly, including the interior, yet making technical upgrades to make it more reliable. Pretty much every part on this car is being replaced with NOS or repro parts, but I’m still trying to stay with the spirit of an early pre-production car.
JT, the chassis of the early euro cars are different in many, many areas, the valence being one of them. The radiater is the same as on later cars and it fits nicely into the valence. It actually rests on the bottom of it !
Kristian
I was there. When I initially saw the colour sample I was a bit sceptic, but in real life it looks great.
And it is a good paint job. I used to paint myself, so I know what to look for, I saw no sags, orange peel, wobbles or anything.
A very good foundation for assembling.
And it is a good paint job. I used to paint myself, so I know what to look for, I saw no sags, orange peel, wobbles or anything.
A very good foundation for assembling.
Do I miss the holes for the rear bumpers Kristian?
Cool colour btw!
Cool colour btw!
GORGEOUS!!! Well done! Definitely keep the pictures coming!
quote:Do I miss the holes for the rear bumpers Kristian?
Kid, I had to weld shot the bumper holes front and rear, as they were quite a bit enlarged and ruined. I will be re-drilling them in the correct positions when I get my bumpers back from chroming.
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Kid, I had to weld shot the bumper holes front and rear, as they were quite a bit enlarged and ruined. I will be re-drilling them in the correct positions when I get my bumpers back from chroming.
Oh, I'd be afraid doing such, and test-fit all (and drill holes) before the expensive paint job...
Wow, awesome color. Can't wait to see it all done. Are you going black or 'silver' on the trim? And I urge you to consider 'euro' side marker light, nothing in the rear. It looks like NO side markers? That looks good too!
I'll be keeping the chrome trim - very early cars have high quality solid brass chromed window trim all around and I'll keep it that way. Square bumpers are being rechromed.
And you are right - this car never had side marker lights (early euro cars don't), the small holes in the front fenders are for round turn-signals.
Kristian
And you are right - this car never had side marker lights (early euro cars don't), the small holes in the front fenders are for round turn-signals.
Kristian
Terrific color. Admire your bravery. Often at shows, auctions, the cars in period-correct but 'different' colors draw the judges/bidders attention.
Well done on that color and you committment to this project. It's going to be fantastic!
Well done on that color and you committment to this project. It's going to be fantastic!