Hi Joe, Andy, others,
I believe you gentlemen have judged at VTR. Because of my wedding
photography business, I'm usually limited to setting aside only 2 Saturdays
between April and November for vacations. In addition my wife does not share
my enthusiasm for any of my multitude of hobbies but does require me as an
escort for our (her) special trips around the country (read whatever you want
into that). There's a real good chance I may be able to finish my Mk1 by
next August for Colorado and I would add a third Saturday of non-working
pleasure.
I restored a '73 Spitfire 1500, and a '61 Bugeye long before we were married
but the Spit rusted away as I put 70,000 miles on it, rebuilt our home and
added a 1800 sq. ft addition as well as a 3000 sq. ft garage, shop and
studio, and provided much of the care of our son (13 tomorrow). After that I
restored a 65 Jaguar S-Type ($22,000 in parts and more than 1000 hours time,
and put the finishing touches on a 73 455 Buick convertible restoration. As
you know, for almost a year I have been collecting parts cars, parts, and new
tools to begin a Mk1 restoration. My latest acquisition has been an air-fed
full-face respirator in order to do my own spraying.
Finally, my questions: I could spray lacquer (been there, done that), but I'd
like to use the hardier isocyanate 2 packs. Are any points deducted in
concours for 2 pack paints?
My primary Mk 1 was originally Wedgewood Blue with Midnite Blue/White
interior which will be my restoration colors. I also have NOS white
sunvisors, and a white NOS Triumph Tonneau. I am seriously considering
Wedgewood Blue carpets with white trim. The 63's had only mottled black
carpet as an accessory and the original rubber coverings are virtually
nonexistent (I have seen one NOS RH front floor mat). Would using the
Blue/white carpet be grounds for a deduction?
I have an aluminum fan that will be much easier on the water pump as well as
much more attractive that the painted steel fan. Would use of the aluminum
fan be cause for a deduction?
In addition, I have the following accessories:
Overdrive
all NOS bumpers and overiders from Hawaii
Front NOS Triumph bumper guard
Rear NOS AMCO bumper guard
Original style NOS mud flaps
Mechanical Oil pressure gauge
original removable luggage rack (still to be rechromed)
Bullet mirror
OE Wire wheels
NOS correct Engine valances
Original Factory Camber Compensator
Hardtop
Radio
Heater
White walls
NOS Formula Wood steering wheel
AMCO wind wings
Most of the mechanical stuff is done. The body work and paint are next in
line.
Any other thoughts or suggestions are always appreciated.
TIA,
Bill Brockschmidt
Springfield, IL
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