[ossodiseppia]

Wow, it's hard to believe that it's been almost a year to the day that I have had an update. A lot has happened in my life, but little has happened on the car. Last summer, I had the Fergat Cromodoras media blasted and painted. After they were media blasted, I filed and sanded the edges to clean up some of the small nicks.

I purchased Pirelli 6000s (185X65 14) at Barnsley Tire Co., in Boulder. I chose Barnsley because I knew they would care for my rims and provide quality service.

 

[ossodiseppia]

The tires were waiting out front when I arrived. I told Brian, the salesman, that this was a special occasion and I just had to snap a picture. He probably thought I was nuts, but that's ok. I loaded them up and dashed home to put them on the car.

 

[ossodiseppia]

Putting on the first wheel what delightful. After 4 years, my car was finally going to rest on rubber. About ten years ago, I bought some center caps from Larry Junior at APE. I plan to use them, unless I find soome of the correct vintage caps.

 

[ossodiseppia]

After putting the wheels on, I pushed the car back into it's corner and lowered it to the ground. Touchdown!

Work will start again over the next couple of months. Stay tuned....

 

[italcarguy]

Thanks for the update. This car should be a model on how to properly restore a car.

 

[smestas]

I feel all warm and fuzzy inside just seeing those pics.

It must give a great sense of accomplishment. Now get that motor in there and let’s see her run.

 

[Bill77]

Its always good to see updates from Osso's garage. Hope things are going well.

 

[alfadan]

sure is looking slick. seeing yours almost makes me wish mine was still white...almost.

 

[Vivace]

Very very nice.

Can you tell us about your wheel paint? Are the alloy and steel painted with the same color, and what color is it?

 

[ossodiseppia]

Very very nice.

Can you tell us about your wheel paint? Are the alloy and steel painted with the same color, and what color is it?

All five where painted the same colour. The shop that painted them used BMW Polaris Silver. They seemed to know that all of the wheel colours used back then were pretty similar. I am happy with the colour.

 

[sono veL.O.ce]

god forbid that a pickaxe or wheelbarrow should slip and fall.

It's looking better than ever!

 

[tiger0529]

Absolutely beautiful. I just can't wait to see the final result... I spotted the lettering "Sport Veloce" on the tire in the pic 2 of the post #3. It would not get more appropriate than that to have them on a spider veloce !!

 

[Peter]

Congrats on havng her back on the ground. These wheels look fabulous!! You sure take a long time for your restoration, but everything you do looks sooooo perfect!! I sometimes wish I had that patience. GREAT JOB!

 

[Keyspider]

Truly stunning job Osso!
You have my complete admiration!

Maybe I missed somewhere but I am interested in how you have your body cart/dolly attached.... do you have pins going into the jacking points to stop her from slipping off?

 

[ossodiseppia]

.... do you have pins going into the jacking points to stop her from slipping off?

Nope, the weight of the car keeps it on the dolly.