Welcome to the club Scott,
Your idea with the door panels sounds neat. You didn't mention it, but I trust
you are using polyurethane or marine varnish or something similar on them to
protect them from the weather.
Roger Elliott
Laura Gharazeddine wrote:
> Welcome to the Squadron, sir!
>
> At ease, smoke 'em if you've got 'em.
>
> So, I'm really curious to see these door panels!
>
> Laura G. and "Nigel"-1978 1500 BRG
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <HD883HUGGR@aol.com>
> To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 8:03 AM
> Subject: New Kid on the List
>
> >
> > Hi Gang. Bill Miller turned me onto the list, so I'm currently
> eavesdropping
> > on all the mail. Bill suggested I should introduce myself:
> > Scott Bailey of Phoenix, AZ. Proud owner of "Hobbs," a guardsman
> > blue 77 Spitfire in pretty nice shape for a daily driver.
> > Two quick notes:
> > 1) Picked up a Weber downdraft w/ Cannon intake, and a brand new
> > header w/ 1-into-2 monza exhaust. Since I'm mechanically illiterate, if
> any
> > of you are in the Phoenix area and would like to ride shotgun on the
> > installation (especially regarding the Weber), I'd be outrageously
> > appreciative and even supply the cold beer.
> > 2) Since Hobbs is not a stock resto (mag wheels, Maaco paint, 74
> > engine and dash) I decided to dress up the interior by installing wood
> door
> > panels. Picked up smooth birch paneling and stained it with Honey Maple
> so
> > it matches the dash pretty close. Trimmed it with black rubber door edge
> > guard from the auto parts store. Not sure how it will hold up over time,
> but
> > it sure looks sweet!
> > Glad to be part of the team. Happy motoring! Scott
> >
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