Refurbishment of my Maserati Mexico
Discussion
dbdb said:
Seeing photos of this in the daylight, you made an excellent choice of colour. The Mexico is effortlessly beautiful, something rare in cars and the mark of the truly special. What a magnificent machine.
Cheers David. Much work and much fun before I can properly enjoy it. Paul
Thanks for taking the time to visit the thread Gents. I've posted the interior pictures as it was when purchased at the start of the thread, the leather has been re-coloured back to the original tan since, and I'll be having some new carpets made in a contrasting dark blue, should look ok when done 
Paul
Paul
Evening guys, just a little update on the Mexico. Time has been limited but amongst other things, I've cleaned off the old paint and insulation as best I can from the cabin and boot areas and I'm please to say that it's in fantastic condition. Some surface rust has been wire brushed, rust treated, No. 1 primed them painted with satin black smoothrite.
The boot isn't easy to photograph in a dark garage, but it's looking good ready for the new insulation quilt and felt lining.
I'm just looking forward to getting to the point where things can start going back on the car but I'm struggling to strip down the brakes as I just can't shift the calliper bolts.... Time is against me as Jacqui is wanting the seats out of the house as she says they smell...
Paul
The boot isn't easy to photograph in a dark garage, but it's looking good ready for the new insulation quilt and felt lining.
I'm just looking forward to getting to the point where things can start going back on the car but I'm struggling to strip down the brakes as I just can't shift the calliper bolts.... Time is against me as Jacqui is wanting the seats out of the house as she says they smell...
Paul
Out of interest (because I'm planning a refurb of my Quattro) why did you elect not to remove the side glass? The zealot in me says it should be removed for a 'proper' respray, but the practically minded person says "don't for god sake risk broken glass, window trim clips, damaged rubbers, all of which are more or less impossible to obtain".
Yertis said:
Out of interest (because I'm planning a refurb of my Quattro) why did you elect not to remove the side glass? The zealot in me says it should be removed for a 'proper' respray, but the practically minded person says "don't for god sake risk broken glass, window trim clips, damaged rubbers, all of which are more or less impossible to obtain".
Yes, for a full concours job, all the glass should come out, but the side glass trim is clipped, screwed and riveted in place and it would have just been too easy to damage something. Parts are just not available and those that are, are very very expensive. I'm looking to refurbish not restore this beautiful car, make it look presentable, drive and stop safely, then use it.For something like a Quattro where rubber, trim, and glass can be found at reasonable cost, take the glass out for a proper job
Paul
The Surveyor said:
Yes, for a full concours job, all the glass should come out, but the side glass trim is clipped, screwed and riveted in place and it would have just been too easy to damage something. Parts are just not available and those that are, are very very expensive. I'm looking to refurbish not restore this beautiful car, make it look presentable, drive and stop safely, then use it.
For something like a Quattro where rubber, trim, and glass can be found at reasonable cost, take the glass out for a proper job
Paul
I had the same issue with my Alp, taking some of the glass out is just too high riskFor something like a Quattro where rubber, trim, and glass can be found at reasonable cost, take the glass out for a proper job
Paul
Just a little update, i've almost completed the lining of the boot with felt as original. Next task at the back end is fixing back on the rear lights and getting the bumpers mounted:-
The quilted vinyl on the inside of the boot lid has been retained but refreshed with black vinyl-Kote spray and new edge-trim rubber and once the hinges have been repainted and the brackets plated, it'll be going back on. The twin fuel pumps are now back in the car with new hoses and clips and after that, the fuel tanks themselves.
I've finally accepted some help to shift the calliper bolts and they eventually came off with no damage to the threads. A big spanner and weeks worth of creep-up oil helped. The Calliper seals are somewhat 'tired' though...:-
The quilted vinyl on the inside of the boot lid has been retained but refreshed with black vinyl-Kote spray and new edge-trim rubber and once the hinges have been repainted and the brackets plated, it'll be going back on. The twin fuel pumps are now back in the car with new hoses and clips and after that, the fuel tanks themselves.
I've finally accepted some help to shift the calliper bolts and they eventually came off with no damage to the threads. A big spanner and weeks worth of creep-up oil helped. The Calliper seals are somewhat 'tired' though...:-
Cheers Roger, I'm putting off fitting the bumpers and lights until I've finished the underside, little treats after all the dirty oily stuff. Finding it hard to resist putting the new badges on the boot lid though lol.
I hope things get sorted for you soon so we can see an update on your beautiful Ghibli.
Paul
I hope things get sorted for you soon so we can see an update on your beautiful Ghibli.
Paul
Managed to steal a few hours in the garage this morning and got the rest of the brake system dismantled. 2 large servos removed from the inner wing then shifted the front brake callipers. They are as bad as the rears with knackered seals but are ripe for refurbishment. Yes, they are as huge as they look in the picture...
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