Ben
I started on the path you're on; "trying to make it as close to
original" The truth is unless you are really going for that concourse.
Resign yourself to making it the car YOU will be happy with.
Make the decision sooner, not later it will save you anguish <wink> and
money.
Your car already having the 1275 isn't going to be a concourse car. So Just
DO WHAT you want and the heck with any other opinion or personal demon says
"don't do that because."
Let us know what you decide
Willy
59
1275
Disk brakes
Datsun trans
Rivergate
Pertronix
Wood steering wheel
Leather seats
Full bright cockpit surround
All things are "bolt on" can be changed back, although I never would.
On 11/27/05, Rick Fisk <refisk@chartermi.net> wrote:
>
> My vote is for blue/black.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Willis, Ben" <BenWillis@anderson5.net>
> To: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut@exit109.com>
> Cc: "SPM@autoX" <spridgets@autox.team.net>; <midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:20 PM
> Subject: RE: BE Iris Blue Color
>
>
> > I'm not going for a concours restoration exactly. I will never compete
> > with the car but I have always felt that if I am going through the
> > trouble to do a complete bare metal restoration why not put it as close
> > to original as I can?
> >
> > With that said my car does have a 1275 and ribcase transmission, that
> > alone would hurt it if it were "concours".
> >
> > So the question still remains. Old English White/Red interior OR Iris
> > Blue/(Blue or Black Interior).
> >
> > My guess is that my son will be happy no matter what color it winds up
> > but I cherish his enthusiasm at four years old :-)
> >
> >
> > Ben in SC
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