We started taking some parts off to see what we have to work with. Typical rust in the sills and behind rear tires. We’ll see what else is lurking after it is media blasted. I especially like the white sidewalls. I hope shawn doesn’t want me to turn them around so all can see!
Another critter of some sort was living in the drivers sill. Interior appears to be original, including carpet. The clear coat came off with the power washer. Looking like a fun project.Another Dino being saved from the jaws of hell.
Ferrarichat Member’s Dino
A new project showed up today from Houston, Texas. The owner is one of our more prominent members on Fchat! It’s been sitting in a barn on a farm in texas, and some kind of Texas critter is missing his home!! You never know what you’ll find when you open the lids. This car is a Euro Spyder with USA lights added and appears to be very solid, of course until media blasted it is all unknown. The Dino is going Blue Dino Metallizzato with tan interior, daytona seats and rust carpeting. All the carpet and mousehair will be sourced from HVL, everything will be restored and the car totally stripped for a bare metal restoration. I’m going to let the owner chime in on the title of the thread and give the history of the car. A good story and I’m happy Shawn has trusted me to do this.
Motor In!
Media Blast
Now that it is completely stripped, I sent it over for media blast. Rust in the usual spots and a few others! The area under the nose has been cutout and aluminum riveted on. A bit of work on this one!!
Home in San Diego
I brought the Dino from my place in Austin, Texas back to home in San Diego. Time to get busy and get this back on the road. I already have the interior in process
Almost!
Today I delivered Mark’s car to Brad at Speedzone for a final buffing etc. Everything is basically done except engine installation which is next. It’s the first time the wheels have touched ground so the rear is still high as there is no engine and the front will settle in after sitting for a few days. The color looks really good I think and the paint job was outstanding. While delivering Mark’s car I picked up Mel’s black GTS which was just polished out.
Wheels and Doors
Moving along and looking good!
Owners Check Up!
Today, Mark the owner flew in to check the progress of his car and see the paint job for the first time. He decided to stay a few days and help put some of the first parts on the car.



























































