She's Back From The Paint Shop!

[efhughes3]

I'm really excited, and just HAD to post. I picked my car up this afternoon after her spending the last 5 weeks in the body shop. I love the way she looks! I put a chin spoiler on before taking her in, and put a new lid/Carrera tail on at the shop.

More importantly, it felt great to drive a REAL car again. I've GOT PICS A COUPLE OF MESSAGES DOWN.

I've got a quick question: Are the marker light bulbs common and available at "normal" auto parts stores? I've got a couple out and I've never given them much thought.

Polished turbo wheels will be enroute soon to finish off the "makeover".

pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures,,,,,,please

No really, congrats on the paint job. Can't wait to see it.
Mark

[Eric Mckenna]

Oh Come on Ed,, man you know we few who have cars with bad paint jobs LOVE to see other Gals. all dolled up with new make up on.
Lets see HER NOW! hahaha.. What color did ya put on her?
Viper Green right!? hahahaha

I check in with ya tomorrow
Eric Mckenna
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[k9handler]

the bulbs are common and can be found at just about any autoparts store. How bout that....a valid answer!

[efhughes3]

Here's a couple of pics:

[k9handler]

nice looking paint and a very clean 911, now you can enjoy it for a while before the next project.

[Tim Walsh]

OOOO perrddy..

that's a really nice looking targa

Ed, looks sweet...

[efhughes3]

Thanks for the nice comments. K9: The next project(s) will get started this weekend! Actually, I've really missed having her around. I joke to my wife that the Holidays were somewhat sad with the empty garage bay.

[Eric Mckenna]

Ed,
Now thats a HOT Gal ya got there.. whats the weather like there in teh DFW area i am sure it's warm enough to get her out and let her hair& yours blow in the wind!!! She is great looking, I hope to get a new paint job myself sometime..

Eric Mckenna
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[JeremyD]

Beautiful! My Dad lives in Highland Village - know the area well. Your car looks wonderful. Guess you'll be parking in "the North 40" for awhile!

[targa88]

Nice paint job. TARGAS rule

[Chuck Moreland]

Did you strip your targa bar and trim, or back date? I like it.

[RoninLB]

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Ed Hughes
Highland Village, TX (DFW Area)
1984 Targa "Ruby"
Challenger UL Airplane "Pelican"

Hey Ed... does 'Ruby' mean Ruby Red.. like the 1962 356 color.. man, if it does then congratulations.. no orange in that red

[makaio]

Nice! The polished and chrome pieces go nice together. Is that gaurds red?

[ZAMIRZ]

I like the targa bar, window and headlight trim in silver/chrome. The pieces give the car a sort of retro, old school look and pull some seriousness out of the no-nonsense black pieces that are all over the impact-bumper 911s. Oh yeah, nice paint too!

later,

amir

[efhughes3]

Actually, the car was ordered with a custom color exterior and interior from the factory to match colors provided by the original buyer. I had the shop match the original paint. I believe the trim also was custom ordered from the factory. I ordered a Cert of Authenticity, which confirmed everything, as there was no color code on the car that made sense. I call her "Ruby" because it is a red/red with no orange in it to speak of. I'm pretty happy with the look, and will be totally satisfied (yeah, right) when I get the larger polished Fuchs on in a couple of weeks.

[Big Ed]

Ed, She is a sweet looking ride. Ditto Amir's thoughts on the targa bar and trim, a great look! Good show!

[1974carrera]

Ed,

Your car looks great! I really like that color of red and it looks great with the natural finish on the Targa bar. Take time to admire it a lot while it's so fresh.