Listers,
The patient:
1972 TR6, Sienna, aka brown, original (never 'restored'), unknown
mileage, runs great, new interior, new poly front end, new wires
and tires, 3-4 small dings in body, no noticeable rust on frame
(Waxoiled in 1996), only visible rust on body at lower rear valence
(2" X 1/4") and on rear wing just above right tail light (1/4"
dia.)
The issue: Owner doesn't like the sort of faded brown color, plans
to repaint in the next 3-4 months.
The question: Would you remove the body just to paint it,
considering that there is very little 'body repair' and no panel
patching/replacement necessary?
Reason for the question: I've noted a thread on the list recently
about how the car just isn't the same after a body off and was
wondering if removing it, just for painting (esp. the engine bay),
is overkill. (Although, since I'm not immune to Shipwrights, you
can be sure I'll find a hundred other things to replace once it is
off.)
Thanks,
RickO
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