Steve's Silver '72 (Not so) Quick Build Thread, Scratched the fender. Maybe it will buff out. Options

[stevegm]

As some of you might recall, I have a Gemini Blue '71 that I am hoping to do a complete restoration on, eventually. Build thread - http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=242895&hl=

However, right after I began that restoration, I came across a nice buy on a '72 and couldn't resist the idea of having a good driver while I do the restoration on the blue car. So, here we go again.

I bought the car from the previous owner (in South Florida), who has been incredibly helpful. When I saw the condition of the car, and what he had put into it, I got in my truck that weekend and drove to South Miami from Charlotte (by myself) to get the car. It turned out to be a great trip.

The car had been sitting inside for over 10 years, following his driving it from California to the east coast. During that time he tinkered with fixing various things, had it painted, and completely rebuilt the engine. He kept the most meticulous records I have ever seen. Unfortunately, he worked out of the country for much of the time and just never really got a chance to finish it. After the engine was rebuilt, he got it running for a short time, and then couldn't get it running again.

The seller was nice enough to let me do a thorough inspection of the car, and even let me remove the screws that hold the lower part of the rocker covers on, to take a look at the longs. The car is very clean. Anyhow, I got it home, got the new engine running - a newly built 1911 with all of the bells and whistles - The engine not running turned out to be a simple electrical issue (rotor was not clicked in correctly). I then took the engine out. I want to take the car back to 100% original (or close), and also wanted the engine out while I inspected it for rust, etc. I am getting ready to sell the brand new 1911 engine, if your looking for a good one.

I took the car to Scotty's for two weeks and he fixed a very small amount of rust around the jack posts, and treated the inside of the longs. Scotty does amazing work, and I couldn't be happier with it. Now it is completely rust free. I have a '72 1.7L engine with injection for the car. We recently disassembled the engine at Black Forest Racing, and John, my son, and I are going to rebuild it to original specs.

Anyhow, as I have gone over the car, I have come to realize that it is probably a better car than my blue one. No accidents, no rust, and very clean in nearly every detail.

My plan is to rebuild the engine and repaint the car (it has some nicks, scratches, etc. and was painted over twice) this winter, and drive it to the Hershey Swap Meet in April. Wish me luck.

I will post the progress here.

[stevegm]

I think we are back in business. A friend of a friend has a climate-controlled booth.