Author Topic: New ish members car progress (Read 1672 times)

RafM · « **on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 04:29:27 AM »

Thought I would post a couple of pictures of my TC, I bought this as a partly restored example a little while ago but only got started properly around 6 months ago. Much of the mechanical and chassis work was already done. For some reason there is a new bodyshell. This needed a lot of work to get in order, especially the doors which were a truly awful fit. I'm pretty happy with the finished result and just need to do a final compound and polish. I have started on the interior and wiring now, hopefully get finished by the end of Summer this year.

Lou Drozdowski · « **Reply #1 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 05:54:50 AM »

RafM...

Glad to have you with us, keep up the good work. It's a really nice looking piece of kit.
I'm curious on the wheel selection, do you know the brand?

BDA · « **Reply #2 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 06:36:53 AM »

She’s beautiful, RafM! I love the Gold Leaf livery! Keep us posted on your progress!

BDA · « **Reply #3 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 06:38:14 AM »

Oh, and

RafM · « **Reply #4 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 07:07:48 AM »

I've got no idea about the wheels, they are in good condition but really need a polish up. They have new tyres & balance weights fitted so I'll probably make a decision as a last job.

Sandyman · « **Reply #5 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 09:17:01 AM »

RafM

Love the paint job! Looks familiar. I am hoping to also do the door graphic. Do you have a file for it or the dimensions?
Sandy

Bainford · « **Reply #6 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 09:27:10 AM »

Beautiful Europa! Your project is coming along nicely. Oh, and welcome to the forum. Cheers

lotusfanatic · « **Reply #7 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 09:36:23 AM »

Hello RafM,

Mark

RafM · « **Reply #8 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 09:47:32 AM »

Quote from: Sandyman on Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 09:17:01 AM

RafM
Love the paint job! Looks familiar. I am hoping to also do the door graphic. Do you have a file for it or the dimensions?
Sandy

I don't know if there are any official dimensions, I got my graphics from this company, I think you could easily find a vinyl supply company that could make a set up.
https://www.isaydingdong.co.uk/shop/search.php?q=gold+leaf&searchbutton=Search

Sandyman · « **Reply #9 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 10:08:26 AM »

Wow! Thanks for the link.
Sandy

literarymadness · « **Reply #10 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 10:16:55 AM »

I actually like a Europa in Gold Leaf livery better the JPS. I look forward to your progress.

dakazman · « **Reply #11 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 10:23:57 AM »

RAfM

Beautiful car! X2 or 4 on the scheme.
Dakazman

RafM · « **Reply #12 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 10:44:23 AM »

Quote from: literarymadness on Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 10:16:55 AM

I actually like a Europa in Gold Leaf livery better the JPS. I look forward to your progress.

I already had a JPS in Black/gold many years ago. I repainted it and then crashed it badly as soon as I finished!

TurboFource · « **Reply #13 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 12:30:29 PM »

That is going to be beautiful when finished!

Dilkris · « **Reply #14 on:** Wednesday,March 24, 2021, 12:41:45 PM »

RafM - I couldn't agree more with all the comments made so far, so I won't repeat them.
Can you please tell me what your approach will be regarding the fitting of the windscreen and trim - where will you source these items from as I am presently looking for the same.

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