I realize you are probably bored hearing about all the parts that need to be restored. But just think how many parts it takes to build a car. Every one of them needs to be either replaced or restored. Point being, this phase may take awhile.
Tim and his friend Jessee arrived mid morning and we discussed the progress of the restoration and the color choices. Color is a major issue when restoring an Austin Healey 3000 to its original specification. Tim has applied for a Heritage Certificate which will certify the original equipment and color scheme of the car. Since the car was Colorado Red on its birthday, Tim agreed, it is probably a good idea to repaint it Colorado Red. There may be more attractive color schemes; that is matter of personal taste. But, in order to properly preserve this Healey it is imperative that the car is restored with its original equipment and color scheme in mind.
We completed the paint process on the differential this afternoon and blasted, primed and painted all the bumper supports. We also removed the old universal joints from the drive shaft and prepared it for the installation of the new ones. They will be pressed into place tomorrow.
Paxton is scheduled to begin welding the new patch panels on the rear fenders tomorrow evening. Now it's getting interesting.
Later,
Tom McCurry
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