I did it about 10 times and it’s still stuck.

Well, she isn’t a member of the group. (computer challenged)
I think the green car is just one too many colors in her pallet. Also, if folks choose to think it’s the real thing, she lets them. Where as I’m more likely to put a Ford logo on it.

Thanks Dan. I’ll give it a try.
Gene

Take a look here:
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/1650080824.html
Gene Jenkins352-478-8012

I have a BMC Chevette based car and a Fiberfab Pinto based car. The BCW is a much more faithful reproduction then the Fiberfab. It is also a sturdier body. I think that the only really good looking VW based kits are beach buggies, but that is a personal thing. A TD was a front engined car and I believe a replica should also. However, that being…[Read more]

Also the mounting studs for the slats need to be replaced. Don’t know if that’s a big job or not.
Just got another quote of $750 this morning.

Pink MG – Thanks for deleting the extra posts. I was getting an error message and didn’t think the post went through. Needed to update my email address from a couple years ago.
Others – Thanks for the advice. I’ve been getting a lot of quotes all pointing in the $900-$1000 area. I just shipped it to a firm that will strip it and restore it to the…[Read more]

When it comes to automotive work, I’ve found that it costs me less it I let the professional handle it from the start. I just finished doing as you suggested and emailed photos for estimates. I just added Advanced Plating to the list as well.

I just bought my wife a BCW TD as her Mother’s Day present.
She’s wanted one since she was a teenager and she’s 63 now. She is thrilled with it, but wants it to be cherry. The making it cherry is my responsibility. I wouldn’t mind some performance mods as well. I’m sure that she would enjoy autocross because she has a lead foot. For that the…[Read more]