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Papa Smurfs Bride.
We drove Papa Smurf up to Battle Creek yesterday and picked up the wifes targa. Loaded it down with parts and drove home. A 2 hour jaunt that was uneventful. She really likes it. The offset Targa pedals took a little getting used to and the clutch seems to be ON/OFF. But she gave me three weeks to completely restore the car and do a total color change so I better stop typing and start wrenching!
   
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They look good together.
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Restore? color change? It's looks pretty good right now, what does it need? Of course, I'm prejudiced in favor of its current color.
But, what color will it become?
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Pictures always make cars look better than they really are. It doesn't need much. Mostly cosmetic stuff. She picked a color called "Moonstone" it's a Porsche color offered from 1979 to 1980. Its a pastelish purple.
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Very Nice Shawn, That car really cleaned up nicely!
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Jamie,
Jerry is having the 930 sport seats recovered in black leather. It came with two sets of Fuchs and a targa hardtop. Should be a nice driver when I finish it up.
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sweet...you going to paint it yourself now that you are a pro?
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That car is a piece of @#$%. I pity the fool who bought that thing...........
 Great purchase Shawn. Have fun!
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Nice purchase! Could your Wife call mine? She wants a pickup truck...
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I think this is close....
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That is pretty close! Here is a pic of a Moonstone car.
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I went back to that pic in the other thread for reference. Still looks a little dark... but that's from the lack of light in the garage. Hopefully this teaser doesn't start the process all over again. It felt like I opened a can of worms when I posted the pic in the pink that she wanted! I guess it was better to find out before you painted.....
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All systems are still go. Here we are today. I waste no time...
I had to cut most of the bolts off or they just broke when I tried to loosen them. I used half a can of PB Blaster and a torch. Massive salt build up and corrosion on the bolts. 
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Cool. You should start a new thread to keep track of this restoration.
Call it THE BRIDE OF SMURF ...very Boris Karloff...
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Good idea....
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Hmm... Did you pull off the 911sc badge on the rear? They both look good in your garage! Everyone need a matched set!
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Shawn,
If that rear bumper turns out to be a little rough? I have a silver one that's in pretty decent shape that you could have. But i'm sure Jerry's got PLENTY of those if you needed one. I find taking the rear bumper assy. off easier when you leave the side panels attached to the accordian/bellows things. All that's req'd to get the side panels off is three coarse threaded screws per panel. Although the pass. side is kinda tough to get @ with the oil tank in there. But you gotta take 'em off one way or another anyway! Have fun, dude. Looking forward to following the progress. Your topics are always a hoot.
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I am sure something I am doing will cause injury to thousands......
It didn't have an SC badge. (dont want the GruppeB guys teasing me) Here is my new restoration thread: Bride of Papa Smurf(The restoration)
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1983 911SC Cab / 2005 997.1 / 2006 Cayman S
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