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Lets see the "grey dip line" throughout the complete interior...imcompassing the entire inner doors and 1/4 window area....Lets see the bare steel on the underside of the rear speaker shelf....The bare steel on the inside of the roof panel or behind the dash.....Come on.....DETAILS baby....LETS SEE THE GOOD STUFF

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Hey Dave, Any chance you guys could put together a photo CD of all these before and after pictures for people to purchase? Something Similar to Barrys 173 mile TA CD. I don't remember how much they cost, $20 each maybe?

Tav

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You're not understanding Dave's intentions. He is restoring the car to OEM 1970 specifications. All details are being reproduced as documented during the disassembly of his specific example.

Mike Mancini

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This time, I'm not being critical. (I did chase someone off of here by questioning his restoration of the blackout treatment on his radiator support once, but that's a separate story ). I'm just asking a question. I understand that this is restoring a specific detail as originally configured but why not allow an improvement over the original sloppy placement of the tire decal for example. If it was placed a little straighter than the assembly guy who rushed it, it would look a little neater. You still have the documentation of how it was originally and what you did differently. The worker could have just as easily originally put it on straight as to not... just like it could be done now if one chooses to. It's just personal preference and I don't think anyone would criticize a better placement of the decal. There will be those that question the workmanship and you'll have to pull out that huge photo album everytime to show them how you matched the original workmanship. I might be tempted to put the decal on straight or make a few other improvements just to put my own "mark" on the car. Either way, the work is beautiful.

PS- I'd still like to know the finish/color of the driveshaft?

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This time, I'm not being critical. (I did chase someone off of here by questioning his restoration of the blackout treatment on his radiator support once, but that's a separate story ). I'm just asking a question. I understand that this is restoring a specific detail as originally configured but why not allow an improvement over the original sloppy placement of the tire decal for example. If it was placed a little straighter than the assembly guy who rushed it, it would look a little neater. You still have the documentation of how it was originally and what you did differently. The worker could have just as easily originally put it on straight as to not... just like it could be done now if one chooses to. It's just personal preference and I don't think anyone would criticize a better placement of the decal. There will be those that question the workmanship and you'll have to pull out that huge photo album everytime to show them how you matched the original workmanship. I might be tempted to put the decal on straight or make a few other improvements just to put my own "mark" on the car. Either way, the work is beautiful.

PS- I'd still like to know the finish/color of the driveshaft?

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I understand and agree with Daves mindset on this type of detailing. He wouldn't lose points as long as it's in the area agreed to be "correct" but putting it back as close to the original adds a certain degree of added individuallity back to the car. Nice work Dave, I hope to have the opportunity to judge it in an OE event someday.

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The driveshaft is left natural steel with a burn pattern where the ends are welded

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Dave, what you and Steve are presenting us with is a caliber of restoration that could only
been dreamed of in the past. The effort involved is unimaginable. The hours, the research and the money
are only part of it. I believe the toughest part is to maintain the drive to achieve the goal.
From the few pictures posted so far, the parts are stunning. Congratulations.
Jules

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Nicely stated, Jules