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Dino Restoration #4946

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  1. omgjon

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    #801 omgjon, Nov 24, 2011
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    Almost ready for first test drive, hopefully tomorrow. Steve K. came down and wet sanded and polished it. It looks really really good. Hopefull once again the suspension will settle in. Looks like a 4x4 right now.
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  2. Edward 96GTS

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    Which of your Dinos was orig a flares car? Dark blue or light blue?
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  3. omgjon

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    This one is original.
     
  4. Kravchak

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    Are we going to get to see a side by side shot of the two?

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family

    Ken
     
  5. omgjon

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    Hopefully soon. After I put a few miles on it I'm taking it to Cavallo Motorsports for alignment and find tuning a few things, then driving and photos of the two together.
     
  6. need4speed

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    Absolutely fantastic Jon. What's the story on the yellow Dino in the background?
     
  7. omgjon

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    See thread "Rosso Rubino Metallizzatto"
     
  8. MarkJ

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    Can't wait!
     
  9. sharknose27

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    Hi Jon,

    I have silently followed your progress for a longtime, but I now feel compelled to finally chime-in and tell you just how impressed I am with your work. From what I understand, prior to these two restorations you had little if any restoration experience at all. That you have jumped into the deep end and excelled at something so difficult, is truly impressive. BRAVO!

    I'd like to ask your permission to do a restoration profile of your work, on my website:
    www.ClassicCarPurist.com

    My last restoration profile was on a company which won this years Best in Class at Pebble Beach, for their 1949 Porsche Gmund Coupe. So you will be in good company.

    My website is all about automotive quality—in all its forms—commitment to excellence, and attention to detail. Your work will fit in perfectly.

    BTW, I have pictures of an original miles (6,600) 1973 Lamborghini Jarama GTS that is truly amazing. Take a look, it just may inspire you to start that Miura project you've hinted at.

    Please let me know if the restoration profile is okay with you.

    All the best,

    Tom Maule
     
  10. ferraripete

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    what a very nice web-site. i must say that jarama in orange takes on a very different look and feel. wow!

    nice of you to reach out to jon.

    btw, is the 289 cobra featured tom malloy's car?
     
  11. sharknose27

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    I'm not sure if the 289 Cobra was Tom Malloy's. It's currently for sale by Simon Kidston, over in the UK. The car has history from Ohio and California.

    I agree, the Jarama in orange is definitely stunning.

    I'm happy to reach out to Jon—his work is inspiring to say the least. I'd be proud to feature his restorations on my website.
     
  12. Argento839

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    Wow Jon, she looks great! Great choice on the color..
     
  13. omgjon

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    I would be honored to be on your website. Thank you very much!
     
  14. omgjon

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    #814 omgjon, Oct 3, 2012
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    After several years of work #O4946 is done! It is a 73GT, 1 0f 5 coupes imported to the USA with flares and shares. I know, some of you will have to look away. The car was originally yellow with black interior. It was later painted red, then black and now Azzurro Metallizzato. Steve K. did a fabulous paint job and came out of retirement to paint this car. Since this one he's done a half dozen and more lined up. As you can see (for you purists) I took a few liberties. I changed the black on the bottom so it doesn't hide the beautifully sculpted air intakes at the front. I also just have individual air cleaners rather than the stock one which hides the engine. I used Henks dash material and vinyl. I had Cavallo Motorsports do all the adjusting etc so it runs and drives perfect. It has about 400 miles now on it to work out all the kinks and fully sort things.
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  15. need4speed

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    THAT IS JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the color. Well done...again!
     
  16. dgt

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    Congrats Jon, the blue looks stunning and a nice combo of options.
    I hope you're driving it!
    Andrew
     
  17. davidoloan

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    Congratulations Jon

    The colour is amazing on the closed body and I imagine looks great in the California sun.

    The quality of the work looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
     
  18. synchro

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    Congratulations!
    I love the angles shot at the belt line and the saturation of color is dramatic.

    Forza OMGjon and OMGjeff
     
  19. Kravchak

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    Another Stunning job. You do beautiful work and your ideas of what it should look like are all Spot On. Thank you for sharing both of your projects over the years.

    So, what's next?
     
  20. isuk

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    That is a beautiful car Jon.
     
  21. 2GT

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    Jon, The shots are spectacular. Love the air cleaners. 03964 proudly wears the marker light and parking light lens donated by 04946. Thanks for the update. Fred
     
  22. fastradio

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    Just stunning!
     
  23. ktr6

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    All I can say is wow, I hope you have many many fun miles and smiles with this car.
     
  24. VIZSLA

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  25. keelaboosa

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    Your car is absolutely beautiful. Stunning execution.
     

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