HTM111 - Back to basics and forward with build

[twobjshelbys]

Refresh me on the history. Why only part aluminum?

[1985 CCX]

Tony,

Asked that question alot. (Remember I was hit by a new driver in the rear)
1) The first consideration was durability. Having (2) alloy cars I like the fact that this one blends the alloy and glass in areas of concern. I can work on the car with less worry and rocks from track events or driving less a concern after all this work.
2) The front portion of the car in alloy was also an out of pocket of say an additional $40k. In this market I would be upside down for sure, would rather spend the dough on another car, 65 Cooper S, or something equally as fun.
3) This car in the end will be a top notch 427 car while 3/4 alloy basically as I could not find glass body to fit or at a lesser cost than alloy prior to making the alloy deposit and I didnt want to cancel my order with Alan... That's a bad taste move in our little world. Would have been a differnt call if the frame was not accepting of the alloy.

I have two alloy cars, two partial and all that makes me a happy and lucky I feel.
My wife is a saint and always on board with my hobby.
When the alloy guy first see's the car and says "why change the front as its so good for starters" it made me think it over hard. The alloy is a talking point, the car will be on point after paint either way, I will be right side financially and its the path I chose...

[1985 CCX]

Getting body finished
Starting color

[1985 CCX]

Color coming soon….

[S1965C]

Please don’t tell us that your paint guy is shooting the body and all the panels in the same room that he’s mudding, priming and blocking. �� Nice color choice, BTW.

[Mach 1 Fan]

Jeff,
When are you coming back North Carolina to pick your car up. Please remember to visit.

Thanks,

Michael

[Mach 1 Fan]

Jeff,
When are you coming back North Carolina to pick your car up. Please remember to visit.

Thanks,

Michael

[twobjshelbys]

Database is messed up again. This topic shows the first topic at the top of the page as first unread. Marked read yeasterday so it's not right...

[1985 CCX]

ESP Motorcars has history of painting top quality and top notch cars.
It’s why I drove it 800 miles to paint, he’s does have two booths as I know it.
Dave has done cars for Amelia, Monterey and SEMA.
In Dave I trust……

100% this will be above my expectations.

[1985 CCX]

Michael

Will keep you posted.
Needs paint and set time before it’s ready.

[1985 CCX]

I am starting to taste the Guardsman …..

[1985 CCX]

Here we go, big day for HTM111

[twobjshelbys]

Oh my, that's beautiful!

[Alfa02]

I can smell the fresh paint from here and it smells like Victory!! Beautiful color choice Jeff

[1985 CCX]

Thanks guys.
Very excited to install the new alloy tank, mag wheels, interior and all the do dads for a drive before snow.
I think my son’s Zach color choice was perfect.
Next will be scoop add and rivet paint then sand and gloss up.

[PDUB]

Great looking car, Jeff! Awesome color choice by Zach and you!

[1985 CCX]

Wet sanding is under way …….

[Harpoon PV2]

Oh how I love wet sanding! Big time sarcasm there! Then again, I love wiring an old motorcycle, on a cold snowy day in the shed, especially, the old cloth wired American bikes. Start the day in a heavy jacket, finish in short sleeves, next thing you know it's past dinner, but you have lights! Your cobra is looking better then any original! Cheers, Dennis

[1985 CCX]

Now the main buff and fluff is completed.
All thats left is hand glaze and assembly.

[1985 CCX]

Getting excited for the return home.
David Brown, ESP Motorcars, is really doing a great job.
The process long but I think this will be one nice car.
I am bias, like my tires