AP2289 Build log 'stage 2'

[deano59]

I had some grommets made by a fella in the states they come up really nice im happy to lend them to you to see if they fit your car ok ?

[xb-60]

Thanks for the offer Dean, and Jim for the suggestions. I did actually find some grommets that I thought would work (they were designed to fit a 1/4" thick panel, and surprisingly, sourced here in Adelaide) but my main problem was that the holes in the bodywork were incorrectly positioned ....one was too far forward and the other was too far aft. Result was - no amount of available juggling would enable me to use the grommets without gaps showing. I hadn't wanted to use the supplied SS 'washers', but had to concede that their use was my only option. Even still, one washer-securing screw and nyloc out of three for each leg is hanging in the breeze (but you can't see it, and it doesn't matter). The end result is visually quite good - I'll take a pic of it tomorrow and post it here.

How is progress on your AP427? I hope my comment about 5-speed autos in another thread was taken in the manner it was offered

Cheers,
Glen

[xb-60]

I was at the local shopping centre recently, and there was a Maserati Ghibli on display there. This was the first example I had actually seen in the metal, so I had a good look (what a great looking car!). One of the options listed for this particular car was something special about the paint, so I had a close look at that. I have to say that the amount of orange peel evident was surprising, and compared to the beautiful smooth and consistent finish on my FIA (that was done by a Gold Coast boatyard ), the Ghibli did not rate that well.

Got to say though....what a great looking car!

Cheers,
Glen

[xb-60]

Finally got the roll bar install to the point where I am happy with it. I reckon it took 20 hours () to get it right.
Every thing is all bolted down tight....and it's not coming out again.



Cheers,
Glen

[1795]

Well done!

[Chupee]

Originally Posted by xb-60

Finally got the roll bar install to the point where I am happy with it. I reckon it took 20 hours () to get it right.
Every thing is all bolted down tight....and it's not coming out again.



Cheers,
Glen

Looks amazing!

Viking Blue is very close to Princess BLue is it not?

thx

[xb-60]

Thanks. The colour turned out exactly as planned. Took some time to find the modern close equivalent to Viking blue.

Princess (Alice) Blue is lighter, and looks more grey.
Here's a comparison picture that adequately shows the differences...



Princess Blue is on the left; Viking Blue, centre

Cheers,
Glen