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> Resto-Thread: '73 Marathon Blue 2.0
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post Jan 3 2018, 04:09 PM
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You are the man for the info on who does good work in the L.A. area. Very good information to have and share. Who did your bumpers around here?

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Truth be known, my body shop is bringing them down to Mexico to do them the Old Fashioned Way! I told them that I'd be better off not knowing that parts of my car will be leaving the country. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jan 3 2018, 04:12 PM
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Very flattering and kind of you to say. However, the plan right now is getting it finished and enjoying it as the super clean & proper running classic 914 that I envision it to be.


You are very inspring as I chase the same goal. Keep 'em coming! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


Actually, its your build that is inspiring as your car needs significantly more time and attention to bring it back. The awesome thing is that you can do the work yourself. I'm just the general contractor on my project with minor cleaning and reassembly.

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post Jan 4 2018, 12:41 PM
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post Jan 4 2018, 12:52 PM
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Great restoration project, so glad to see people go the extra mile to make up for the slackers and hacks such as myself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 4 2018, 01:38 PM
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Thanks for the encouragement, My motivation is that I never want to tear it apart again so might as well do it right. So far I have been very fortunate to source the Genuine Parts required especially for the engine and transmission build among others.

For the rest, there is 914Rubber so there is no compromise with this car. If it wasn't a '73 2.0 there is no way I would undertake such a project.
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post Jan 5 2018, 10:07 AM
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As another Marathon Blue car owner, I am thoroughly enjoying your restoration. Thanks for all the pictures.

Which paint manufacturer had the best color match? I painted the interior and front trunk of my car years ago, but the color wasn't exact. The original had some gold tones that weren't in the new paint. That paint came from NAPA.
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post Jan 5 2018, 11:16 AM
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As another Marathon Blue car owner, I am thoroughly enjoying your restoration. Thanks for all the pictures.

Which paint manufacturer had the best color match? I painted the interior and front trunk of my car years ago, but the color wasn't exact. The original had some gold tones that weren't in the new paint. That paint came from NAPA.


The spray out from NAPA had too much silver and not enough blue. I can not recall the paint manufacturer of the spray out that was approved, but can update you on Tuesday as I will be out at the shop to check in.


The front pan and hell hole weld repairs have been completed and blocking begins next week.
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post Jan 7 2018, 09:20 PM
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nice 914. I'm on my second. Adding the finishing touches on once and about to get stuck into another.
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post Jan 9 2018, 07:12 PM
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Lock cylinders have been cleaned and several new tumblers added to replace the worn ones. Now paired with a new and shiny set of door handles.

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post Jan 10 2018, 06:10 PM
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Body work is progressing slowly with the Holidays taking up a big chunk of time and now the push is on for completion of prep and hope to get the car into the booth within 3 weeks.

Donor Front trunk pan has been welded in and just needs some prepping and seam sealer....


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post Jan 10 2018, 10:48 PM
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post Jan 10 2018, 11:15 PM
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Jeffrey,

Spare no expense with my car. O, your car but my future car.

Bob B

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That’s right out of my play book! I told Euro911 the same thing about his 1966 912!

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post Jan 10 2018, 11:57 PM
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Super Shiny Yellow Zinc Plating too.


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post Jan 16 2018, 09:50 PM
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Transmission Rebuild is Now Complete!

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post Jan 16 2018, 10:00 PM
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Jeffrey,

Spare no expense with my car. O, your car but my future car.

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That was his 66 911

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post Jan 18 2018, 06:30 PM
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Both Lids & Doors are in the booth and ready to be installed on the car for blocking. Fluorescent lighting is harsh as evidenced by the color difference in the photos.

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post Jan 18 2018, 07:32 PM
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post Jan 19 2018, 10:28 AM
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So shiny... Your car is going to look amazing.
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post Jan 19 2018, 10:35 AM
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post Jan 19 2018, 11:38 AM
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Color Match to approved sample card is excellent and looks way better on a full panel.

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