Here are some pictures of my car I just recently purchased and have
begun a pretty extensive restoration. This is a one owner 20,000 mile that
hasn't been registered since 1971, an extremely original car.
I will send more pictures as progress continues
9/02 Update
Anyways here is a list of items I have completed
Complete engine rebuild on matching numbers 22k mile motor
Rebuild Differential
Rebuild Trans with all new bearings and synchros
Strip car and disassemble to bare frame
8k paint job by Kevin Norton (Famous Harley Painter) and friend
Restored all gauges and interior components
Left front seats original but had to have rears done to match(rear
bottoms were missing
All new headliner and vinyl also new carpet in Wilton wool Navy as
original
Replace all rubber and seals
Polish all glass has original and correct glass all around
Undercoat complete undercarriage
Rebuild and plate all suspension components and install
Rebuild all Six Konis and restore
Install complete NOS Ansa exhaust (lucky find)
Disassemble five Borrani 4075 and have hubs and USA hex knock offs
chrome plated and had rims polished assembled and trued them
myself(another first and A learning expeience)
Find and trade for a complete tool and jack kit with all books
Strip trunk compartment and paint in satin black then reinstall original
carpet after much cleaning and contemplating I decided that sometimes
patina is better then brand new
Clean and restore both fuel tanks. After sitting for more than 30 years
I found some Oregon mice petrified in varnished gasoline (not the best
smell!!!)
Rebuild and restore drive shafts
Have all hardware plated or black oxided as needed
Restore and rebuild brakes
Restore complete pedal box assembly
Polish grill
Still need to have some chrome plating done
And of course need to polish all the trim
Still have some issues with upholstery and the like
Also still need to prep the engine bay before the engine and components
can go in
Can't decide if I want to replace the wire harness or try to restore
it(
new
one costs $1500.00 OUCH!!!