as an east coast TR6 owner I like to go on record and say that my 6
hopefully never will be a rusty junker as it is well taken care of (grin)
----- Original Message -----
From: <YeOldEd@aol.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 12:52 PM
Subject: Restoration paint job
> My 6 was an east coast (rusty) junker. I've spent the last 10 months doing
a
> ground up rebuild.......New brakes.....Poly bushings.....grade 8 nuts and
> bolts, rebuilt engine, pumps, alternator, carbs, etc, etc, etc. Just the
> interior (2 shades of light tan, leather seats) to go and I'm ready to
annoy
> the neighbors with those noisy pipes. I did absolutely everything (inc.
> chassis welding) except body and paint. That cost 8500, and was done
> beautifully in BRG.
>
> I intend to drive the car on weekends and probably won't show it. Not my
> thing. I don't expect to get my money back.
>
> The point is, I've had so much fun doing the work I wouldn't insult my
> gorgeous 6 with a cheap paint job.
>
> I recommend you shop around, compare work product, and spend what you can
> reasonably afford. The important thing is to love every minute.
>
> I'm thinking of doing a 4 next!
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