Refurbishment of my Maserati Mexico

[d.wilde]

I've just buy my copy on eBay !

[peteA]

That's weird...on my iPad the two pics come up as the surveyors car....and on my phone they are of the red car...? Strange...apologies anyway....all lovely looking things! Left or right hand drive..

[The Surveyor]

Getting more than a little brassed off with the lack of progress on the bodywork, yes the car still isn't painted but I've had a very nice delivery today. The new shiny polished stainless bumpers have arrived and they look stunning......







Included bumpers, over riders and rubber inserts all from Harrington Group. They look and feel fantastic quality and they were great to deal with too. Best thing is they are now able to supply new bumpers for the Mexico

Paul

[Vince70]

I was expecting to see a ford escort Mk1 with a jag engine lol.

[mywifeshusband]

Vince70 said:

I was expecting to see a ford escort Mk1 with a jag engine lol.

Pleb!

[peteA]

Hi Paul

Bumpers look great - will have to call in and have a proper look.

Cheers

Pete

[denis23]

What a surprise, they stock Mk 1 Jensen Interceptor overriders?

[The Surveyor]

denis23 said:

What a surprise, they stock Mk 1 Jensen Interceptor overriders?

Yes indeed Denis, i've pointed this out to the guys at Harrington on the basis that we 'think' they are compatible. They've always done the later Jensen bumpers

Paul

[The Surveyor]

Here's a little update of the progress with the bodywork. One side complete with just a small area to weld on the other side. Hopefully be ready for final paint the end of next week......... Hopefully!!!!

Paul

[Chad speed]

Looking good Paul, such classy lines.
Don't forget to post pictures, inspiration always needed.

[McClure]

The Surveyor said:

Hopefully be ready for final paint the end of next week......... Hopefully!!!!

Paul

Are you having it sprayed the original blue?

[The Surveyor]

McClure said:

Are you having it sprayed the original blue?

Yes, the original pale metallic blue. Don't be confused by the cream as it's just the primer. I did qute like it though lol

Paul

[The Surveyor]

Primer on the bonnet which has highlighted a small indentation right in the middle, still a little more work needed but nice to see it's been worked on and....



Passenger door has also been primed with the drivers door almost ready.

Paul

[McClure]

The Surveyor said:

Yes, the original pale metallic blue. Don't be confused by the cream as it's just the primer. I did qute like it though lol

Paul

Good choice! But then looking through photos the Mexico look great in almost any colour. It's simply a fantastic design.

I'm looking forward to the photo from when you and Roger (? - Chadspeed) get your finished Masers together, which really does need to happen at some point.

[Chad speed]

McClure said:

Good choice! But then looking through photos the Mexico look great in almost any colour. It's simply a fantastic design.

I'm looking forward to the photo from when you and Roger (? - Chadspeed) get your finished Masers together, which really does need to happen at some point.

I'm up for it sounds like a great idea. Having said that timing might be an issue, its 10 years since the Diva arrived so I've come to accept deadlines aren't my strong point .

[The Surveyor]

Sunday morning and there is too much snow outside to go out on the mountain bike, so I thought I'd resurrect this thread. The report is that due to a body shop move, the car still isn't painted which is becoming painfully frustrating. On a more positive note, I've been able to look a little deeper into the final paint mix and have the following choices:-



I want a paint that's available via a standard mix from the old charts at the paint shop so have these three samples mixed. The right hand one is a 1980's Maserati colour which is closest to the current (not original) blue. The middle one is a late 1960's Ferrari / Maserati blue ref 106-A-32, with the left hand being another 1970 Ferrari / Maserati blue ref 106-A-38.

I've not been able to find a modern mix reference for the original which I think was Celeste Chiaro Met with a Max Mayer ref of 16.300. But from the research I've done, 106-A-32 (the middle one) is jolly close and my current preference.

Any thoughts?

Paul

[deltashad]

I like the lighter shade on the left. Oh, very nice car.

[The Surveyor]

Yes, the 106-A-38 is a lovely period shade, this is it in the flesh:-



As a comparison, here is 106-A-32, paler and again a beautiful period colour, but a little less 'green' and closer to the original.



Both would look fantastic..... Pictures copied from Ferrari Dino Uk site which I'll remove if anybody objects.

Paul

[CQ8]

I immediately liked the 106-A-32 shade best, 106-A-38 is too green for me. But it will look stunning whichever colour you choose, you can't go wrong with a car as stunning as the Mexico..

[uk66fastback]

Middle one!