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"Bello Nero" Dino 246GTS*08054* 1/63 20-B-50

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  1. omgjon

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    #76 omgjon, Jan 8, 2014
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    Lots of progress on Mel's car, more interior the next few days, glass install Saturday then the dash and doors. Looks awesome in black and will really look good when the red leather goes in!!
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  2. synchro

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    #77 synchro, Jan 8, 2014
    Thank you for the progrees updates.
    I know that photo documenting can be a huge effort but much appreciated.

    Looks fantastic in black!
    Can't believe that only 63 were delivered in Nero exterior (Compendium)

    Exactly and with the chrome trim this is only going to look better as it progresses
     
  3. champtc

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    #78 champtc, Jan 11, 2014
    Jon- is that another wiring loom that you made or is it one from Superformance? Thanks
     
  4. dignini

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    #79 dignini, Jan 11, 2014
    A thought or three on headlight covers.
    They look great on a black car. The edge of the plexiglass is clearly visible, more so than on a lighter color, especially with parking lights on, i like that a lot, it adds another texture. At the same time, I think a thin bead of chrome would finish it off beautifully. However, everytime I tried to make one, it ended looking too heavy. The headlights jumped out, ahead of everything else.
    If a chrome trim is to be considered, perhaps it should be thin a bead, no more than 1/4". I have seen a couple that are almost as wide as the windshield trim. In my opinion, it should not be as "big" as on a 275, for example. The trim on a 275 looks great because, in part, its always been there and, in part because the windshield is way back. Dino curves are quite different and perhaps require a different treatment. As I said, just some thoughts.
     
  5. omgjon

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    #81 dignini, Jan 15, 2014
    Oh boy! Somebody is going to enjoy that car!!!
     
  7. omgjon

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    #83 racerboy9, Jan 15, 2014
    How long does it take for the car to settle down from it's high stance?
     
  9. omgjon

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    #84 omgjon, Jan 16, 2014
    The engine isn't in it yet.
     
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    #86 tx246, Jan 18, 2014
    I love this car!!!
     
  12. omgjon

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    #88 conlux, Feb 14, 2014
    Maybe a stupid question, and I'm sure there's a good reason for it, but wouldn't it be easier and safer to just send the engine to you for installation?
     
  14. omgjon

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    #89 omgjon, Feb 14, 2014
    He had started out long ago with the engine rebuild before he decided to do other work. It works fine this way and I see no problem.
     
  15. champtc

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    #90 champtc, Feb 15, 2014
    any more thoughts on the chrome/plexiglass headlight covers?
     
  16. omgjon

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    #91 omgjon, Feb 15, 2014
    He would like to do it, but so far it's been to pricey.
     
  17. champtc

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    #92 champtc, Feb 15, 2014
    There must be a way…maybe Alberto can figure something out...
     
  18. melpacino

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    #95 Finitele, Nov 4, 2014
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    Congratulations on your success, the result looks lovely!

    Thank you posting progress
    http://stevekouracos.com/2013/01/04/introducing-bello-nero-a-dino-black-beauty/



     
  21. dinogts

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    #96 dinogts, Nov 7, 2014
    It looks like the engine has been dipped in Austin Engine Green paint, like pretty much all Healey engines were, or did the lighting shift the color that much in the photo?
     
  22. melpacino

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    #97 melpacino, Nov 8, 2014
    No, its the lighting.
     
  23. vrooom

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    #98 vrooom, Nov 8, 2014
    if i had a blue dino and i were rebuilding the engine i would definitely go with the austin green engine color !!
     
  24. synchro

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    #99 synchro, Feb 2, 2015
    The valve covers look gorgeous - what finishing process gets them this nice please?
     
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    #100 vrooom, Feb 3, 2015
    scott , try krylon silver metallic.
     
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