1978 5sp #107 just arrived - aka the restoration of Minerva
07-25-2016, 06:14 AM
#1336
Ed,
Before your box completely goes away, now would be a good time to disassemble it, lay it out flat and trace pattern on newer cardboard. I'd use a razorblade knife to cut pattern out, not scissors (scissor pinch when they cut and you'll get a sorry looking edge). Then make a few templates out of paper that could be sent to fellow air pump owners.
Charging them hundreds of thousands of dollars of course...(but free to anyone that was partnered in the whole idea).
Brian.
Before your box completely goes away, now would be a good time to disassemble it, lay it out flat and trace pattern on newer cardboard. I'd use a razorblade knife to cut pattern out, not scissors (scissor pinch when they cut and you'll get a sorry looking edge). Then make a few templates out of paper that could be sent to fellow air pump owners.
Charging them hundreds of thousands of dollars of course...(but free to anyone that was partnered in the whole idea).
Brian.
07-25-2016, 08:31 AM
#1338
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That's a great idea Brian. Added to the list of things to do nearer term. Pump is put away with things like light bulb kit, metal gas cap, cardboard intake tubes, gloves, net, pasha seats, etc. I'll get it out at some point and do that.
07-25-2016, 11:07 AM
#1339
Burning Brakes
Where might be that stash? Just wondering...no reason to worry...
07-25-2016, 02:22 PM
#1340
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Thanks for the inflator decal pics Ed, much appreciated! 
Coupla more details knocked out yesterday, got the refinished front belly pan on:
Apparently the spare tire wasn't clean enough:
And spent some time last night tweaking repro decals before committing to metal:
One glamour shot from yesterday:
Coupla more details knocked out yesterday, got the refinished front belly pan on:
Apparently the spare tire wasn't clean enough:
And spent some time last night tweaking repro decals before committing to metal:
One glamour shot from yesterday:
07-25-2016, 03:29 PM
#1342
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Only thing left to do with that underside to make it look factory, is spray the **** out of it with cosmoline
07-25-2016, 04:05 PM
#1343
Burning Brakes
One glamour shot from yesterday:
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Where's the 'car of year' sticker? Or is the placing of that sticker the final, 'complete' coronation event?
[/QUOTE]Where's the 'car of year' sticker? Or is the placing of that sticker the final, 'complete' coronation event?
07-25-2016, 06:58 PM
#1344
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Where's the 'car of year' sticker?
Semi-related question- Is there a clear "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" sticker on the right rear quarter window in '78? It's listed in PET but I'm not sure.
07-25-2016, 08:03 PM
#1345
Burning Brakes
Still in the envelope with all the other stickers. I need to find some good reference pics of its placement to get a sense of exactly where/how it sits.
Semi-related question- Is there a clear "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" sticker on the right rear quarter window in '78? It's listed in PET but I'm not sure.
Semi-related question- Is there a clear "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" sticker on the right rear quarter window in '78? It's listed in PET but I'm not sure.
07-25-2016, 09:42 PM
#1347
Still in the envelope with all the other stickers. I need to find some good reference pics of its placement to get a sense of exactly where/how it sits.
Semi-related question- Is there a clear "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" sticker on the right rear quarter window in '78? It's listed in PET but I'm not sure.
Semi-related question- Is there a clear "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" sticker on the right rear quarter window in '78? It's listed in PET but I'm not sure.
Brian.
07-25-2016, 10:03 PM
#1348
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Re the COTY sticker: approx 3/4" off each near edge of the glass. Right side.
I've seen a few different original stickers and they're all varied some. The words on the sticker are not horizonal, and are rotated somewhere btw 7pm-8pm.
Keep in mind these were dealer installed so close should he good. I hope this helps.
I've seen a few different original stickers and they're all varied some. The words on the sticker are not horizonal, and are rotated somewhere btw 7pm-8pm.
Keep in mind these were dealer installed so close should he good. I hope this helps.
07-27-2016, 08:48 AM
#1349
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I watched this whole project...SPECTACULAR effort and results.Thanks for setting a standard for us to aspire to. I hope I get a chance to see this car in person.
