Project Jabberjaw Part 2

atan888 · Jun 3, 2009

Sorry guys but I accidentally deleted the entire photobucket of the first thread. Allow me to repost to share its progress to everyone.

From the start

She is a 73 3.0cs with a M90 3.5 (L) stamped motor / Jetronic . She had a euro rear with lots of euro upgrade including a buffalo hide leather interior w/ Zebra wood . Per Mobile tradition she started as a 73 Fjord blu 3.0cs.

atan888 · Jun 3, 2009

Sorry guys but I accidentally deleted the entire photobucket of the first thread. Allow me to repost to share its progress to everyone.

From the start

She is a 73 3.0cs with a M90 3.5 (L) stamped motor / Jetronic . She had a euro rear with lots of euro upgrade including a buffalo hide leather interior w/ Zebra wood . Per Mobile tradition she started as a 73 Fjord blu 3.0cs.

atan888 · Jun 3, 2009

Whats been done so far :wink:

All new tie rods
control arm & H&R sways
Coupeking exhaust installed
5 spd dogleg CR tranny
New engine mounts

Body work :

Scraped to bare metal
Pounded all body damage
Cut and cured all rust on roof and top of fenders.
Applied polyester , blocked
Welded all holes
applied etching primer on all exposed metal and reprimed

All done in 4 months

Whats next :

Reblock the primer.
Make sure all lines are crisp and sharp then paint and clear.
Refinish all wood panels.
New carpet, headliner and custom red leather interior and 2 front Scheelmann seats.
Refinish all Alpina wheels and install new rubber

x_atlas0 · Jun 3, 2009

I've always liked the look of the fully cleaned metal coupes. I almost wish you could just put a clearcoat on it and leave it perfectly paintless, like the very few stainless steel coupes.

As for the rubber, just wait until you get the prices for those parts. Ugh, made me cringe.

x_atlas0 · Jun 3, 2009

I've always liked the look of the fully cleaned metal coupes. I almost wish you could just put a clearcoat on it and leave it perfectly paintless, like the very few stainless steel coupes.

As for the rubber, just wait until you get the prices for those parts. Ugh, made me cringe.

atan888 · Jun 3, 2009

I have been collecting parts since I bought the car. All new BMW rubbers and windshield from the dealer check also had all the bumpers rechromed

New Ice check :wink:

atan888 · Jun 7, 2009

Ready for paint

Etching primer applied to all the edges and jams :wink:

Then base coat :lol:

Fusor

atan888 · Jun 7, 2009

My seats also arrived today. Scheelmann fronts wrapped in wine Napa Leather (Porsche) with black stitching . Rears are custom to match.

Front and rear 8)

Also matching perf leather centers.

atan888 · Jun 11, 2009

Today I had all the seams sealed with flexible seam sealer and had Fusor undercoating applied all around. Next she gets painted

atan888 · Jun 14, 2009

Today is the day =)

After massive blocking back in the booth he goes

Base coat applied 4x

CLEARED

Laldog · Jun 21, 2009

Paint choices

Your car is looking great. I am very envious.

I getting ready to paint my coupe and I'm curious as to what type of primer (manufacturer and brand name) did you go with and the same for base coat and clear.

Any compelling reasons supporting your choice??

Thanks.

atan888 · Jun 21, 2009

Re: Paint choices

laldog said:
Your car is looking great. I am very envious.

I getting ready to paint my coupe and I'm curious as to what type of primer (manufacturer and brand name) did you go with and the same for base coat and clear.

Any compelling reasons supporting your choice??

Thanks.

Thanks Ive always used Standox Germany from etching primer all the way to clear to all my restored cars. You cant go wrong with it. I am very satisfied with the results.

gazzol · Jun 28, 2009

Excellent work, well done! Thats going to be a really sweet car.

atan888 · Jul 24, 2009

Off to the stitch shop she goes.

kwyjibo · Jul 31, 2009

Hi Alvin,
Jabberjaw is looking good.
I never got back to you with photos of the Petri installed, not to hijack your thread, but attached is a recent photo (from one of the few sunny days this summer) of my car.
Thanks again!

RonP · Aug 1, 2009

Alvin,

I am trying to reach you by PM, but you have not yet set it up. Can you do so and PM me?

Thanks,
RP

atan888 · Aug 1, 2009

I cant figure this PM system myself. I cant send you a PM.

MGraves · Aug 2, 2009

hey guys? to enable the private messaging. click "User CP", go to "Edit Options", scroll down the page till you see private messaging and click the check box to enable private messaging. hope that helps!

BarryG · Aug 2, 2009

Your first post and you are telling these old timers what to do...sweeeeet

MGraves · Aug 2, 2009

just tryin to help you guys out with the new forum! its exactly like r3vlimited.com so im a little used to it.

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