Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Car updates

[Richard Lindsay (richardolindsay]

Matt, I actually gave up. I ended up buying a replacement. I'll find
the original piece now that I have the new one installed.

http://www.aubard.us/1800ES/20170124_102022e.jpg

On Tue, Jan 24, 2017 at 9:00 AM, Matt Boyd <ferrari308driver [at] gmail.com> 
wrote:
> But where was that safe spot that the Volvo trim piece was finally found?
>
> -matt
> '85 308
> etc
>
> On Tue, Jan 24, 2017 at 9:56 AM, Richard Lindsay <richardolindsay [at] 
> gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Friends,
>>
>> Long time, no post. I thought I would just jabber for a moment since its
>> rather quiet and I can't read even one more hate post on Facebook! These
>> words are all car content, if only partially Ferrari words.
>>
>> Today I will install the last little trim piece on my Volvo 1800ES. Its
>> the 'finisher' that closes the two ends of the passenger side drip rail
>> trim. Until a day ago, I had lost the piece for the passenger side, having
>> put it 'some place safe' where it wouldn't get lost! After a bit of
>> polishing and three screws later, the job will be done!
>>
>> All supplies have now arrived for the Triumph TR3b 'makeover'. New seat
>> covers are in hand, as are the roll of carpet and edge binding. And last
>> evening, Leatherique's custom mixed upholstery dye arrived. I can now spray
>> all the interior panels to match the new seat covers. Top is new and side
>> curtains will receive new windows after refinishing.
>>
>> I hope to get the Lotus out today, for a little exercise. Assuming
>> everything remains in top operating condition after a warmup, I will drive
>> it to the shop doing the Testarossa's major service. And that leads me to
>> the next objective.
>>
>> At last count, the engine was about to come out of the Testarossa. Three
>> body pieces had to come off: the red painted body trim from below the rear
>> bumper, and the two black alloy grills that fit just above and behind it.
>>
>> The body trim panel was bent from 'backing over' something, and the paint
>> was scraped. Very minor damage but that panel went to the body shop last
>> week for careful repairs and a respray. The painter reports that the panel
>> will receive it's final buffing today and will be ready for me to pick up by
>> late afternoon.
>>
>> Today I will retrieve the two grills and repair a loose attachment
>> bracket. The pop rivets have just worked loose. I'll then decide if the
>> grills need refinishing.
>>
>> The other cars sit quietly, awaiting their turn.
>>
>> -rick
>>
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