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Yep, the painter called. He said to put the old wheels and tires on it and bring it tomorrow. Boy this day is finally here and i feel a bit apprehensive. I am sure that nothing bad will happen. I think the better word is anxious. I think this is because this work is totally out of my lane and i have no control. Yikes! I said it. No control. He in very few words said do not stop by without calling. It is not that he does not want me stopping by, it is he does not like clients just stopping by. i told him I would call but wanted to take progress pictures. He gets it. So wish me luck..........
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Good luck Al. I know it will turn out great!1973 TR6 – BRG with beige interior, custom LED lighting
Hardtop, OD, Rollbar, 15”Koenigs
Bored, balanced and polished motor with PI cam, hi-comp head, triple DCOE's
Header, custom exhaust, custom alternator, e-fan
Lowered, poly suspension, Konis and rear anti roll-bar
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Anticipation.....!!
My son and I have mine disassembled and are getting ready to get it in primer. With any luck we will have color on it by the end of October. At least that is the plan!CF28612UO - Pimento/Chestnut/Overdrive/Hardtop
Folsom, CA - Yeah, near the prison!Comment
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I am keeping it the same (off) damson color. Then I just have to do the main surfaces. The jambs and all those other nooks can remain. I am also wrestling with the matte black on the windscreen frame and rear deck. I kinda like them presently damson which is not correct. Thinking of seriously going mate black just for the conventional.Originally posted by frostr6 View Post
The painter is doing this in his home garage, which is decked out. I have seen his work and he loves my car and wants to do it. There is a difference in getting a painter to paint your car and then finding a painter who loves your car and wants to paint it. He is going to strip it and then prime and hand block the primer. I won't be able to lean on it any more.Last edited by TRick6; 09-22-2021, 10:42 AM.Comment
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Al...I can certainly relate!
Mine's been in the body and paint shop for the last 4 months. It's now almost completely in primer. They are currently on the last area, the engine bay with all its nooks and crannies. I should get it back within next 3-4 weeks.
My shop welcomes visits... I go in every week to document progress.Keith, Huntsville AL, 1971 TR6
10.0:1 CR gasflowed head | Weber DCOEs | CP "150hp" Cam | Good Parts Ram-Air induction | Distibutor by Advanced | Lightened flywheel | PWM Fan Controller | Phoenix SS Exhaust System | HVDA 5-Speed | Good Parts R200B Diff and CV axles | Good Parts suspension and anti-roll bars | Wilwood Calipers and Vented Rotors | Good Parts Dual Brake Master Cylinder | Konig Rewinds | Boyd 15 gal tank | Miata Seats and Mr Mikes covers | Carl Visser dash | Mohair hood | Gas-strut bonnet and boot lift kitsComment
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Wow! Exiting times. Can't wait to see th pics.
(All of you 
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CF1634U+O Pimento/Chestnut
2nd owner, since 1975
Now in Fair Oaks, CAComment
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Al.... did you strip anything off the car before bringing it to him? Top, bumpers, headlight trim, windshield etc? Engine bay staying the same? Will he pull the 4 fenders and paint them off the car?
I've got $$$ set aside to do mine but I just can't pull the plug....1975 Mimosa with a few upgrades/mods:
Patton TBI
HVDA Toyota 5 speed
Goodparts Nissan Diff
Goodparts CVJs
AAW Wire Harness
Miata Seats
Boyd Welding Custom 15 gallon aluminum gas tankComment
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LMAO... I thought it looked strange when I wrote it.... :-)Originally posted by phil73 View Post
Bob, I think I figured out your problem. Its the trigger you want to pull, not the plug
1975 Mimosa with a few upgrades/mods:
Patton TBI
HVDA Toyota 5 speed
Goodparts Nissan Diff
Goodparts CVJs
AAW Wire Harness
Miata Seats
Boyd Welding Custom 15 gallon aluminum gas tankComment
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Nope I have not removed a thing and was told not to; he said that would be his job. I am to just remove the Panasports and put on the stock wheels/tires. I will help him remove the soft top when I deliver it. The windshield is cracked so I will talk to him about removing/replacing it. I did not speak to him about the engine bay but to paint it would require removing the engine so I am thinking not. I do believe that the bonnet, doors and wings will be removed.Originally posted by BobbyD75TR6 View Post
I rather like the car being a rat rod because I don't have to be fuzzy with the paint. I can lean on it and not mind others doing the same. More later.Last edited by TRick6; 09-23-2021, 07:59 AM.Comment
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Cool Al! Hope the process goes smoothly for you and it’s not too stressful
Cheers,
Tush81 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce, 81 Triumph TR8, 1973 Ford Capri
73 Triumph TR6 CF4874UO, 68 Triumph TR250 CD5228LO
62 Triumph TR4 CT6716LO, 60 Triumph TR3A TS69891LO
60 Triumph TR3A TS64870LO, 59 Triumph TR3A TS44836LO
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Whwn I did mine years ago, I took everything off the external surface of the car to save $$ and get a better result, but I used MAACO, who I have to say, did a really good job.Originally posted by BobbyD75TR6 View PostCF1634U+O Pimento/Chestnut
2nd owner, since 1975
Now in Fair Oaks, CAComment
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One big advantage or disadvantage of MAACO is that they are a "production" paint shop and you're vehicle will surely be painted within your lifetime.
My wife's ex and my stepson, both managed/worked at a bay area MAACO shop. (not the one that painted the TR) and I learned from them that the 2 secrets of cost effective resprays are: prep and having a paint man who knows what he's doing and takes pride in his craft.Last edited by baws; 09-23-2021, 07:43 PM.CF1634U+O Pimento/Chestnut
2nd owner, since 1975
Now in Fair Oaks, CAComment
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Thanks Tush. I hope to bring it over to you in the near future for your inspection. I love your Toronto show. It is the best car show I have ever attended. I would also love to see your recent project(s). Stay well..Originally posted by Tush View PostComment
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