mikeh

I bought my blue car (in my avatar) from a lady S1 owner. It was her pride and joy 20 years ago. She would cruise around Malibu in it, with a new paintjob, new leather interior, and chromed Wolfraces. Unfortunately, with the passage of time it sat too long, and was in too much disrepair for her to fix. So I bought it...

The Blue car is undamaged. Still working on the insurance, I've never kept auto insurance on projects in this state before. It does not fall under my homeowner's policy. Also, my agent stated it is not my neighbor's responsibility even though it fell on my property unless I had sent him a certified letter asking him to cut it down (which there were no signs of the tree being dead or damaged). I keep a high deductible anyways, so I may have to just take it on the chin and fix it without involving insurance companies. He is a good neighbor, I think he will try to help make the situation "right".

Walked outside this morning to see my neighbor's tree fell on two of my S1's. I guess I didn't have enough to do on them already. They are not totaled, but will need fiberglass repairs, obviously. Sigh.............

Jon, Thanks for the info. I live in the same town as TonyK, I bought the Crypton Suede from JoAnn Fabrics, and also we shopped around for shag carpet since my car is mid-late production it most likely had this type of carpet. We ended up finding a close match at Target in their bath mat area of all places. He is making up the pieces for me now. Thanks again, Mike

Your car looks great Jon! I have an original Colorado Orange car here in the States that is a restoration project. Your car gives me much inspiration. Currently I am working on a Roman Bronze S1, and am working on the interior. I've sourced a close match on the carpet but not yet on the seat fabric. Can you tell me where you purchased your seat fabric? Thanks, Mike

Matt, I am in the midst of restoring a Roman Bronze S1, I have a blog in the restoration section. Although its not been updated in awhile there are some pictures of it. I went to a lot of effort to get the correct color. If you have Spies Hecker paints over there I can get you the paint code. Also, I am duplicating the interior as close as possible to marcasite with the help of Tonyk. -Mike

No, this was 20 yrs. ago. They never made it out of the garage.

A friend's garage band was called: 10 inch flaccid

Bibs, I bought 390H outside of ebay (US). I drove all the way to New Orleans Louisiana which is 1004 miles one way. It was an enjoyable trip though, especially because of the anticipation of a new project. I have it stored off site for now because a certain orange car=) (sorry Matt). -Mike

Andy, I am in the midst of a restoration project(s). I have a handful of S1's and I am focusing on completing 469H. I've had it for 5 years. It is a complete restoration project including removing body from chassis. So far, the chassis, body, and engine are restored. I have to install the engine into the chassis then I will install the body onto the chassis, followed by installing the interior that has yet to be re-stitched. I'm planning on having it done for next Spring. My cars pictured in my avatar are completely stripped to the bare fiberglass shell out of necessity because of firewall rot and they were stored outdoors for many years so they are basket cases. I've managed to sandblast and paint both chassis' and related parts. That's all I'm doing for now until 469H is done. A month ago I acquired another project- 390H. I do most of the labor myself. I've been active in the hobby for 15 years with a focus on body/paint work. Good luck with your car, Mike I have a thread in the restoration section, but its not up to date.

Check out 331erock on you tube. He does covers of movie soundtracks and other popular songs that "meet metal." I was blown away. In particular, Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones, Axel F, Terminator, etc. they're all excellent. He has over 100 videos.

I agree with going back to the original color. My S1 was red when I bought it, and I painted it the color it left the factory in- Roman Bronze.

Thanks Ken. Any luck with a formula?

Does anyone over there have a sample of Mint Green L 29? Or, are there any paint guys who could help me track down a valid formula? I have a paint formula in the Spies Hecker brand, however, its been discontinued in the U.S.. Thanks Mike

272H 1977 S1 Colorado Orange Monclova, Ohio