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Posted by: RFoulds Nov 13 2012, 01:54 PM

My next project arrived covered in mud from its transport through a snowstorm. Thanks to Michael for a smooth sale transaction.

Car got a good bath and now I will do a full review to build parts list and project timeline. Cant wait to get started. First to go will be the snow tires!!

Posted by: billh1963 Nov 13 2012, 02:01 PM

Nice! What's the plan?

Posted by: Thestigz06 Nov 13 2012, 02:05 PM

Convert them to smoke!

Posted by: RFoulds Nov 13 2012, 02:54 PM

HA! Good idea.

Posted by: Ferg Nov 13 2012, 02:57 PM

How? It appears to be a 1.7

Posted by: RFoulds Nov 13 2012, 02:58 PM

Plan will be a refresh, not restore. This car does not need full restore. Thorough cleaning, replace anything missing, worn or non-operational, and put it back as close to OE as possible.

Then, off to auction.

Posted by: IanS Nov 13 2012, 03:05 PM

Ahh just like mine, except mine has to be a restoration, and has Fuchs.
Such a nice color! Hulk Green.

Posted by: turk22 Nov 13 2012, 05:07 PM

Wow! Purdy...

can I see 100 more pictures please? Looks like a really nice car, and I'm really starting to like the Willow Green cars... (where's the Willow Green thread... )

Posted by: Chris H. Nov 13 2012, 05:15 PM

Nice! Awesome color. One of the best ever. For some reason I think changing those rims out to stock non-chrome ones would make a big difference. And the front turn signals.

Not that it looks bad now...

Posted by: RFoulds Nov 13 2012, 08:30 PM

Not sure what to do about wheels. I have a nice set of Mahles here. Might use those.

Posted by: RFoulds Nov 13 2012, 08:54 PM

I do need to research wheels. I believe these may be factory optional. I do recall seeing a dealer brochure showing chrome with moon caps as an option.

Posted by: mrbubblehead Nov 13 2012, 09:35 PM

nice car. i really like that color. your from laquinta..... were almost neighbors.

Posted by: ConeDodger Nov 13 2012, 10:43 PM

Keep the wheels. They look good...

Posted by: 76-914 Nov 14 2012, 05:44 PM

That's a beautiful car.

Posted by: RFoulds Nov 14 2012, 11:18 PM

cant wait to get into it thanks for the kind words all.

Posted by: Tilly74 Nov 15 2012, 09:44 AM

If you do decide to go with different wheels, I'll buy those! Those are exactly what I've been looking for.

Posted by: tod914 Nov 15 2012, 11:17 PM

Nice score Randy! Great color. How's it compare to Oly? Looking foward to see your progress thread on it.

Posted by: plas76targa Nov 16 2012, 09:05 AM

Are the wheels full chrome? IF so, let me know if you want to sell them. Thx!

Posted by: RFoulds Nov 16 2012, 01:54 PM

I decided to keep these wheels as my research shows these were available on cars new. I am waiting on COA but I suspect this car was purchased with optional 5.5 wheels which at the time would have been available in chrome with stainless hubcaps.
This car is mechanically sound but cosmetics will need a refresh. Lots of things are there and ready to go. All panels line up properly. Won't take long to get her looking new.

Oly was a one of a kind. This one is a little rougher. But no bad news.

Posted by: mtndawg Nov 16 2012, 03:47 PM

If you "off" the snow tires and a southwester blows through, how will you get to the...
Beach
Golf course
Lawn bowling grounds
?

Posted by: RFoulds Nov 16 2012, 04:00 PM

Ha ha I guess I'll have to take that chance!

Posted by: RFoulds Nov 16 2012, 04:01 PM

Ha ha I guess I'll have to take that chance!