Hey Mark, I was by Whiteheads this afternoon and your car arrived yesterday I think they said. That is a fine paint job!

It needs a proper buff but even as it is, stunning. Quite smooth, very well blended and a great colour. Is that the same colour as before cause there is a bit of turquiose now that I don't remember from before?

You are going to be happy.

Chris

Hey Mark, I was by Whiteheads this afternoon and your car arrived yesterday I think they said. That is a fine paint job!

It needs a proper buff but even as it is, stunning. Quite smooth, very well blended and a great colour. Is that the same colour as before cause there is a bit of turquiose now that I don't remember from before?

You are going to be happy.

Chris

Hey Chris, thanks for the report! Mike is going to send me some pictures which I will post once I get them. The colour is supposed to be the original 903 blue. I've only seen the original colour in the interior sections, hopefully they got the correct match! The car was painted in a Mercedes blue according to the previous owner. With such a rare olour combo I felt the proper thing to do was go back to the original paint code.

Mark

The shop lightening will have an effect on the preceived color. Get it out in the sun before you start wondering about correct shades. Might have to wait until next spring for sun though....

The shop lightening will have an effect on the preceived color. Get it out in the sun before you start wondering about correct shades. Might have to wait until next spring for sun though....

You're right Jim , Lighting makes a huge difference. Here are some of pics Mike sent. They will be disassembling everything to start the rebuild.

Getting excited again:bunny:

Mark - I was at Whiteheads today - your car is sitting right next to my yellow 71 240. Chris is right - she's looking good and you'll be a happy boy.

Hank

Hank, now you must post pics of the yellow z

Hank, now you must post pics of the yellow z

I second that! Went looking for some pics of your car and couldn't find any!

I didn't want to hijack your thread and I'm not sure these came through - but here she is. I finsihed her all stock. I have the original steel wheels and mint "D" hubcaps tucked away in the basement.

Hank

I didn't want to hijack your thread and I'm not sure these came through - but here she is. I finsihed her all stock. I have the original steel wheels and mint "D" hubcaps tucked away in the basement.

Hank

No worries Hank, that is a nice looking Zed! Are those 15" wheels? I'm rethinking my decision to stay with 14" wheels for my car. Like you I have the steels and D caps tucked away.

Thanks Mark. The wheels are 16x7 Panasports with 205/55/16 tires - they work perfectly. Diseazd on this site gave me the recommendation - he has a stable of beautiful Z cars.

Hank

Some Photos of underbody refresh and shiny suspension!

I'm very excited to see her going back together, Mike and the boys look to be doing a great job! The floor pans and support rails look great, they were caved in by a PO jacking the car up in the wrong place. A fairly common mishap I think!

Mark - she's looking better all the time - the Whitehead boys do nice work. No doubt ready for you in early Spring for sure. I'm heading to Whitehead's tomorrow -I'll have a look in person. Are you still planning to drive the Z back to Edmonton in the Spring ?