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Thread: Ambition Fulfilled - my 1972 911T coupe

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    Quote Originally Posted by patrick911 View Post
    I'm sure it's going to look incredible Arne, but after following your journey I'm also a little sad to see the battered, ratty look go.
    then again, easy to say if you're not the owner/driver.
    thanks for sharing your story & progress!
    +1 going to miss the "as found" look too!
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    Which shop is doing the work? Locals want to know!

    Excited to see it back in silver.
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    Quote Originally Posted by patrick911 View Post
    I'm sure it's going to look incredible Arne, but after following your journey I'm also a little sad to see the battered, ratty look go.
    then again, easy to say if you're not the owner/driver.
    thanks for sharing your story & progress!
    Quote Originally Posted by mfitton View Post
    +1 going to miss the "as found" look too!
    As I've mentioned before, the "patina" looked much better on a computer screen than in person. If it had been ratty original paint, I may have considered it. But a really poor red repaint? Nope.

    Quote Originally Posted by Scott Clarke View Post
    Which shop is doing the work? Locals want to know!

    Excited to see it back in silver.
    Not going to identify the shop until I know whether I can recommend or tell others to steer clear. So far, I'd say it's in the 'recommend' category, but it is very early yet.

    Speaking of early, here's a couple shots from this afternoon.

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    - Arne
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    Very exciting stage!
    Looking forward to the completed job Arne.
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    i've been through this before, so far, looks like a solid 72. i wasn't so lucky.
    good luck

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    Quote Originally Posted by gdj911 View Post
    i've been through this before, so far, looks like a solid 72. i wasn't so lucky.
    good luck
    Yes, it really is a solid car. Of course, 2 of the more common rust spots (front suspension pan and rear seat pans) were properly replaced before I bought the car.
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    Progress continues at a brisk pace. Epoxy primer tomorrow morning.

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    - Arne
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    Sold - 1972 911T coupe, Silver Metallic; 1984 911 Carrera coupe, Chiffon white; 1973 914 2.0, Saturn Yellow; 1984 944, Silver Metallic

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    More progress...

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    Even though it's just the epoxy, it's great to see the car in a uniform color!
    Looking forward to see it in paint.
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    Was going to ask about the paint in front trunk area but noticed on one of your earlier posts you had that addressed during the front pan replacement. Nice planning on your part.

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