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[RiqueMar]

Long time, no update, but things are clicking-along. Last I checked in with Martin Mid-Engine, unfortunately my oil-tank left a lot to be desired. Luckily, due to parts hoarding (never let them tell you any different - hoarding parts is the right-thing to do) I had another OEM unit. Lucky enough, I had a trip to Portland planned for late-August / September, so I was able to deliver myself.

In addition after the swap, Martin Mid-engine saw to refreshing the CVs, Boots and so on - does anyone else think they look rad? I do! I cannot express how happy I am that every-little-thing is being addressed and by a garage that is so intimately familiar with our cars - the work speaks for itself.

I've been behind on posting progress - trust me, there's a lot more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

[RiqueMar]

Also.... Paint correction, complete (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Huge shout-out, thank you, and props to Ben and his Garage. Very happy to see this progress on what was a huge-disappointment from one of our guys thats no longer with us.

About 1.5 to 2-years ago, I noticed a small rust-bubble where the sail-trim had originally been welded closed. I asked our painted to touch up that bit but to 'not get too carried away' as I could always cover it with the sail-vinyl. He immediately did the opposite and got carried away, reshooting the entire fender. After multiple stages, he got a very-close match. Shortly after, I think he was hurting for money and decided it wasn't close enough - though botched the match and, to make matter worse - mixed the paint within my original supply - forcing me to consider re-shooting the entire car.

Luckily for me, and the Car, Ben and Martin Mid-Engine were able to get the result you see below. While I haven't seen it in-person, the photos make me very excited to see this wrapped. As well, while I thought the Grey rims might have been not dark enough, they are growing on me.

Until next time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

[Cairo94507]

Looks amazing Enrique. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Root_Werks]

Looking great! Body/paint folks are hard to find these days.

[eric9144]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Glad to see this still moving along, has been a long haul but I know it's getting closer than ever! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[RiqueMar]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Glad to see this still moving along, has been a long haul but I know it's getting closer than ever! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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The progress keeps on coming! While I had the wiring working, Martin Mid-Engine is now cleaning up my dirty work and loose-ends to make the car look as good on the inside as it does on the outside. With this, very happy to be able to easily troubleshoot or add-on equipment in the future - sorted, called-out, color-coding, diagrams, etc. It really is a lot to take in and it doesn't make it any easier given the car is a 70', with a 75' harness and a 3.6 add-on with extra wiring upfront for the oil-cooler, sound system LEDs and fuel-pump.

Very happy and grateful for the progress I'm seeing and I simply cannot wait!

[jim_hoyland]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Looks great !

[tygaboy]

Wiring! I love that stuff. Nice.