Now painted in the original shade of Inka Orange the BMW 2002 is ready for reassembly.
Painted: 1972 BMW 2002
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Five Speed Mod: 1972 Triumph GT6
In order to install the Ford T9 five speed gearbox the transmission tunnel needed to extended about four inches. The implications of this are that hand brake lever will also have to moved rearward and several of the carpeting pieces will have to be altered from the stock configuration.
After: 1973 Jensen Interceptor
With it’s flared wheel arches, frenched in lights, and custom interior the Jensen Interceptor is ready to take it’s 412 hp, 478 ft-lb, 440 ci engine to the streets of the Northwest United States.
Painted: 1972 Triumph GT6
Now in the proper Pimento Red body color this Triumph GT6 is ready for reassembly.
First Year Fastback
In September 1964 Ford released the third body style for the mustang, the fastback 2+2. September was also the month that cars of the new model year were released so all fastbacks built in 1964 are considered cars of the 1965 model year. This example is now back on the road after many years of storage.
After: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
The frame off restoration of this 1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible is completed and wears the one year only color code U described as Tahoe Turquoise.
The Spanish Rover
This 1990 Santana Land Rover Defender came in for a full going through before being sent to live in Hawaii. The Land Rover Santana was a Spanish-built version of the original British Land Rover, produced under license by Metalúrgica de Santa Ana (later known as Santana Motor) from the late 1950s until the early 1990s. Initially, Santana assembled Series II Land Rovers from kits but quickly began producing vehicles with locally sourced parts and unique modifications suited to Mediterranean, African, and Latin American markets.
After: 1970 Pontiac GTO
The frame off restoration of this single owner 1970 Pontiac GTO in Atoll Blue Poly has been completed and is ready to be driven away for it’s next fifty years on the road.
Last Patch: 1972 Triumph GT6
There’s only one last patch in the bodywork, and once that’s finished, this Triumph GT6 will again have a solid body.
1972 Rupp RMT 80
Rupp Industries was an American manufacturer founded in 1959 by Mickey Rupp in Mansfield, Ohio. The company quickly gained recognition for producing high-performance recreational vehicles, including minibikes, go-karts, snowmobiles, and later, dirt bikes and three-wheelers. This minibike is now ready for riders after sitting for decades without use.
After: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
After a full nut and bolt restoration with a whole new floor and rear quarters the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is finished and ready to go back to its owner of 66 years.
The Floor: 1972 Triumph GT6
The rust damage seen in the rocker panels extended well into the floor pans. What was supposed to be a quick in and out paint job has exposed major damage to the vehicle that must be repaired. Luckily all of the sheetmetal needed is still available and it will no trouble to replace.
Worse Than It Looked: 1972 Triumph GT6
No matter how good a car looks you never know what you are going to find when you start stripping the paint and body filler. This Triumph GT6 looked just fine and as if it was ready for paint but when we started inspecting it, it just got worse and worse. The clever chap who did this bodywork used a thin sheet of aluminum to give a smooth look over the rusty rocker cover.
Before: 1972 Triumph GT6
The Triumph GT6 is a British sports coupe produced by the Triumph Motor Company between 1966 and 1973. It was derived from the Triumph Spitfire and featured a fastback body designed by Giovanni Michelotti. The GT6 was powered by a 2.0-liter inline-six engine, offering more power and a sportier feel compared to its smaller sibling. This Mark III is one of 13,042 built starting in late 1970.
Painted: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is now repainted in a new coat of its original Regal Turquoise and India Ivory paint.
After: 1951 Willys M38
Finished in Gunmetal Grey Metallic the 1951 military Jeep has been transformed with a couple modern and more convenient touches. The owners father who originally owned the Willys has his racing number displayed on the tailgate in remembrance.
Primed: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Primed for the last time the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is ready is almost ready for a new coat of Regal Turquoise and India Ivory paint.
After: 1959 International Metro AM 150
Now finished and equipped with a 7000 watt gas powered Onan generator this International Metro is ready to go home for conversion into a shop for anything the owner might want to sell.
Blasted: 1972 BMW 2002
It seems like everything in the shop is sitting in bare metal at the moment. Behind the 1972 BMW 2002 you can see the 1972 Alfa Romeo GT Veloce and 1968 Ford Mustang also in the same state.
1959 Chevrolet Viking Superior School Bus
Founded in 1909 Garford Motor Truck Company changed their name to the Superior Body Company in 1925 and then to the Superior Coach Company in 1940. Superior was famous for building ambulances, hearses, and school buses.
