June 3, 200816 yr Author comment_249692 That might be OK with Gary, but probably not so much with "She who must be obeyed". Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28121-exterior-refresh-of-my-red-240z/?&page=6#findComment-249692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 3, 200816 yr comment_249694 HI ArneVery nice job! about the wifes... well you are lucky! Excellent carFilipe A Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28121-exterior-refresh-of-my-red-240z/?&page=6#findComment-249694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 4, 200816 yr comment_249720 Actually, I have always heard it referred to it as P***y Magnet Yellow I love that color, alternatively described as bright chromium yellow. Much better than the "Babysh*t brown" my 920 Gold has been described as occasionally! I prefer Safari Gold if you please. :cheeky: PS- Aren't cats actually color blind? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28121-exterior-refresh-of-my-red-240z/?&page=6#findComment-249720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 4, 200816 yr comment_249750 Arne,Really nice work on that one. It looks fabulous! You really surprised me in how fast you got the sunroof gone and paint done. Working on a non-rusty Z really makes it more enjoyable doesn't it?Keep up the good work!Marty Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28121-exterior-refresh-of-my-red-240z/?&page=6#findComment-249750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 4, 200816 yr Author comment_249755 Yeah, I'm actually surprised at how quick it all went down myself. I'll finish reassembling the interior this weekend, which means from the first trim removal for the roof job to totally complete will be exactly 6 weeks to the day. Rather amazing.The guy that did the paint has done other 240Zs in the past (part of the reason I selected him), and he said he was amazed that he couldn't find any rust anywhere. Said he'd never encountered a truly rust-free 240Z before. Made me feel pretty good. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28121-exterior-refresh-of-my-red-240z/?&page=6#findComment-249755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 5, 200816 yr comment_249810 Nice work! My favorite 240Z-colour is without question red. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28121-exterior-refresh-of-my-red-240z/?&page=6#findComment-249810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 6, 200816 yr comment_249968 that car looks amazing Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28121-exterior-refresh-of-my-red-240z/?&page=6#findComment-249968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 6, 200816 yr comment_249971 That refresh sure looks great. I'm going to do mine at some point and I hope it comes out like yours. I will be very happy. Nice job. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28121-exterior-refresh-of-my-red-240z/?&page=6#findComment-249971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 28, 200816 yr Author comment_254608 Epilogue - The car has been mostly complete for a little more than a month now. I've been busy with replacing the fence here at the house, so not much Z-related action. But yesterday, with the help of Escanlon and beandip, the original headliner that was salvaged from the yellow roof donor was installed. While that isn't really an exterior part, it was still a part of the exterior refresh, which is now officially complete. And the final verdict? It is very good, I'm well pleased. No, it's not perfect, nor will it be confused for showroom-new. But the flaws are small and minor, and it looks like what it truly is -- a very nicely maintained, relatively low miles, mostly original and period correct survivor. On the 1-5 scale as Carl has described, I'd humbly call it a very high #3. It'll never make #2 because I drive it too much. (It turned over 65k on the way home yesterday.) But that's exactly what I bought it for, and I'm thrilled with the result. The biggest downside? It attracts more attention than I expected... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28121-exterior-refresh-of-my-red-240z/?&page=6#findComment-254608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 28, 200816 yr comment_254626 Dayum...you must love that car to be dropping that kind of money into it...I'm fortunate to have gotten a 280 that was painted less than 6 months before I got it. Looks great though, looking forward to it's completion photos! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28121-exterior-refresh-of-my-red-240z/?&page=6#findComment-254626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 30, 200816 yr comment_254904 Great job on the sunroof elimination. My hat's off to you for doing that. I can't stand it when people ruin classic cars by adding the ghetto roofWell done!! Cheers Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28121-exterior-refresh-of-my-red-240z/?&page=6#findComment-254904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 30, 200816 yr comment_254914 Looks really sweet Arne! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28121-exterior-refresh-of-my-red-240z/?&page=6#findComment-254914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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