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Old 09-11-2007 | 03:51 AM
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Of course you know I'm just bull****ting here. There's no such thing as a 928 that doesn't need work. But I'm driving it now anyway. I may even get it inspected this week. I really need to do something about the a/c and the fact that my right foot gets wet when I drive it in the rain. Can you believe this is the car from my avatar?
















Not too bad for a first time painter.




We've come a long way this past year


Old 09-11-2007 | 03:58 AM
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Wow, looks great!

and nice color choice
Old 09-11-2007 | 04:37 AM
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Only venetian blue '85 that I know of.
Old 09-11-2007 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by JHowell37
I really need to do something about the a/c and the fact that my right foot gets wet when I drive it in the rain. Can you believe this is the car from my avatar?
WOW!! That looks great!!

Now my suggestion would be to wear sandals and break the AC/Heater flappy thing, it/will dry up those soggy toes in no time!! On second thought, that might not smell to good, so maybe you should fix the leak.

Congratz on bringing one back!

Michael
Old 09-11-2007 | 07:23 AM
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Inspirational to the rest of us; great job!
Old 09-11-2007 | 07:49 AM
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Looks awesome. Time to drive and enjoy how nice it feels and looks.
Old 09-11-2007 | 08:08 AM
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Definitely worthy of the golden wrench award, IMHO
Old 09-11-2007 | 08:44 AM
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very nice job
Old 09-11-2007 | 08:51 AM
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Wow! It's hard to believe it's the same car. Beautiful job on the interior. I love those colors.

Are you going to Frenzy 11, by any chance? Would love to see your car up close and personal.
Old 09-11-2007 | 09:24 AM
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Bask in the glow, J - you really pulled off a feat of restoration.

The finished paint is gorgeous!




Originally Posted by 69gaugeman
Definitely worthy of the golden wrench award, IMHO

+1
Old 09-11-2007 | 09:29 AM
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Another one back on the road.

Well done sir.
Old 09-11-2007 | 09:30 AM
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Looks great. My original plan was to restore a 928 - plans changed. But I think any 928 will need to be restored sooner or later.

When you hook up your radio don't forget the antenna amplifier.
Old 09-11-2007 | 09:49 AM
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WOW!

JHowell, we started about the same time last year. I've been driving mine and working on weekends, you took the long and difficult road of complete restoration. Your car is MUCH the better for it.

You have the patience of a saint.

I love the paint and everything looks great. So should we expect you at the S@TB this weekend? It would be a great time to unveil it!

Congratulations and ENJOY!!!
Old 09-11-2007 | 10:39 AM
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Awesome job.

Venetian Blue? Can I ask you a question? Does that blue have a bit of a purpley flipflop to it when seen in certain sunlight?
Old 09-11-2007 | 12:48 PM
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Beautiful!

Venetian Blue? Can I ask you a question? Does that blue have a bit of a purpley flipflop to it when seen in certain sunlight?
Perhaps Prussian Blue?


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