Finally some photos from the body shop, not sure when they were taken. If this is currently where it's at I'm underwhelmed!

Well the car is primed and being blocked! Apparently it will be primed and blocked 3 times before paint. It may be in paint now, it took me a long time to get these photos.

I had just about given up on seeing any progress on my car, when these popped up today. I MIGHT be able to drive her back in September maybe perhaps. Low res photos make it hard to tell, but it looks like she will turn out great!

Mark, looks fantastic! It appears they are doing things properly.

But that only leaves 1.5 months for reassembly and working the bugs out.

What is the weather like in Alberta mid Oct.?

Is that a stock colour for a 71 ? Great colour.

Chris

Looking good! What made you chose whiteheads?

Steve

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Great work so far, that color looks awesome. Following your progress is getting me motivated to do the same.

Mike

Hey Guys, yes it is supposed to be the original 903 blue paint, It will be interesting to see how well it matched up to the original paint in the interior areas.I chose Whithead because they were highly recommended and specialized in Nissan/Datsun cars. I'm very pleased with their work, not too happy with the body shop to whom they farm out the body work, simply because of the inordinate length of time it has taken to get such a small car painted! I'll have to make a last minute call on whether to drive or ship it back, I REALLY want to drive it this year!

Mark

I think you should consider removing the dash and the wiper assembly and refreshing both now that you have the car disassembled to the stage in the photos.

Not a bad idea Blue,I've had the dash out once to repair a burnt harness, but have not monkeyed with the wipers yet! I am at the extreme limit on my budget, so I think I will save the wiper linkage for my own little winter project, assuming I get it back by winter!

Mark

Good idea. The wiper linkage have felt-like washers that hold grease. Just removing the old and re-greasing reduces the resistance considerably.

More heat proofing, sound proofing, and water proofing behind the dash is also good to do.

Well I got back from vacation expecting the paint to be done and the car back at Whiteheads. Nope. Apparently the body shop manager had a family crisis that required him to be away from the shop for several weeks and he left instructions to his guys NOT to paint my car till he got back! He wants to inspect the final prep before paint. Not sure if I admire his attention to detail or what. I am tired of the whole soap opera. I am trying not to think about it because it's too frustrating!

Sorry to hear about the delay, stay positive. I'm sure the end result will be worth all the frustration, and only add to the story of your build.

Hopefully in a year or two I will be able to share similar anecdotes of my own build.

Cheers

Mike