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Mach 1 Fan 04-24-2024 08:53 PM

Jeff,

You are welcome to spend the night with us if you would like.

Do you still have my phone number?

Michael

Mach 1 Fan 04-24-2024 08:59 PM

Jeff,

You are welcome to spend the night with us if you would like.

Do you still have my phone number?

Michael

Harpoon PV2 04-24-2024 09:51 PM

I still say, your color looks like a more metallic version of CSX2000s final color of four. It was not Guardsman Blue, Carroll did not want that color!


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PDUB 04-27-2024 01:12 AM

Well, Jeff...
 
...the color is the hardest part! It will look awesome in any of the three. I am looking at it on two monitors, though, and it is different on each. It is not the best way to determine accuracy. Best if you can you bring the samples directly to the car for reference. Is that possible?

1985 CCX 04-27-2024 08:53 AM

Paul

Nope 3006 has sold. I have pictures at LMC when I was with the car in first person but still digi screen.
Spoke to Ryan (Restorer), he chose left.
Difference is DuPont Guardsman (Original) did not use pearls.
New eco paint does, hence in direct light “POP” in direct light.
Pics I have after 3006 was painted indoors different, guardsman like.
Did a family “pick L-R” while including Ryan and David at ESP
Far left it is….. for now.....

1985 CCX 05-05-2024 12:44 PM

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While car is away trying to remove pipes from collector.
Tried everything before cutting.
Starting to get progress.

CompFi 05-06-2024 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX (Post 1523811)
Did a family “pick L-R” while including Ryan and David at ESP
Far left it is….. for now.....

Crowd sourcing!

Smart man :D

cycleguy55 05-06-2024 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDUB (Post 1523807)
...the color is the hardest part! It will look awesome in any of the three. I am looking at it on two monitors, though, and it is different on each. It is not the best way to determine accuracy. Best if you can you bring the samples directly to the car for reference. Is that possible?

The only way to rely upon monitors, phones, etc. for colour accuracy is to use calibarated monitors. As photographers my wife and I have a colorimeter that we use periodically to calibrate and re-calibrate 4 separate monitors.

1985 CCX 05-06-2024 07:01 PM

Precisely why I called the painter of 3006.
He also picked left
Original Guardsnan

PDUB 05-07-2024 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX (Post 1523811)
Paul

Nope 3006 has sold. I have pictures at LMC when I was with the car in first person but still digi screen.
Spoke to Ryan (Restorer), he chose left.
Difference is DuPont Guardsman (Original) did not use pearls.
New eco paint does, hence in direct light “POP” in direct light.
Pics I have after 3006 was painted indoors different, guardsman like.
Did a family “pick L-R” while including Ryan and David at ESP
Far left it is….. for now.....


There you go! It is a hard task to pick the color. Interestingly, it looks like the original yellow on 2000 is the same as my car's color! Very cool!!

1985 CCX 06-09-2024 05:38 PM

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Well pipes are clear. Now to re-extend the header pipes and it’s just re-Assembly

1985 CCX 06-09-2024 05:46 PM

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David Brown is getting traction on body/primer. (ESP Motorcars)
Looking forward to new beginnings.

I have asked for minimal fill as I don’t want a completely skimmed car.
Also to leave ripples on inside rolled edges to create original type feel of a comp car. Not a fan of the over restored.

1985 CCX 06-14-2024 04:07 PM

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Prepping for primer and more sanding.

1985 CCX 06-14-2024 04:14 PM

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Shazam
Getting there
Soon blocking more prime then
COLOR 😎

Harpoon PV2 06-14-2024 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985 CCX (Post 1524510)
Prepping for primer and more sanding.

You sand 16 panels, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
St. Peter, don't you call me cause I can't go
I owe my soul to the Cobra store! Cheers, Dennis

1985 CCX 08-09-2024 12:36 PM

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Well, now that the GT40 Convention has finished my car is back on deck. ;) (ESP has been busy painting GT40's)

Doors seams and fitment great!
Smoothing out detailed areas.

twobjshelbys 08-09-2024 01:05 PM

Refresh me on the history. Why only part aluminum?

1985 CCX 08-09-2024 01:45 PM

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... :rolleyes:

1985 CCX 08-23-2024 02:45 PM

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Getting body finished
Starting color

1985 CCX 08-23-2024 03:49 PM

Color coming soon…. :cool:


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