My wife said "what about a B20 ?"

[Parisien]

Great progress, all coming together!

P

[chriswgawne]

Jim, the B20 arches came from David Ashworth - not sure if he does any Flaminia stuff

Nice detail that we found when prep'ing the bonnet recess - A pininfarina stamp hidden under the aluminium cover

Lovely to find that Simon.
I did look when I had the car painted in the early 1990s but couldn't find it....probably because I was looking in the wrong place on the other side of the bonnet catch hole!
Are you going to try to keep[ it visible once painted? I hope so.
Chris

[simonandjuliet]

Chris , we'll do our best !

The masking up took 7hrs ...... done by Dietlef who has an eye for detail - he sets his alarm for making tea , the teabag can only be in there for 3'45"exactly

He is very "German" and I say that in the nicest way ! He has a great sense of humour so we can tease him about it !

[lancianut666]

Confused of Hartlepool asks what colour will the car be again? the painted dash is not the same as the steering column or is it?
Clarkey

[simonandjuliet]

Dear "confused of Hartlepool" , the colour is the same , the problem is the harsh LED/fluorescent lighting ! You aren't the only one to ask ....

It has been difficult to share the real colour, but the dash photo probably best represents the actual colour - Blue Celeste

[lancianut666]

That is a nice colour. I was wondering about the replacement wheel arches as they are of the size and construction of the Flaminia and would need modification to fit.
Clarkey

[simonandjuliet]

So, we're in primer - a week in the sun , then a flat before paint !

Dalmatian effect was due to the etch primer on the bare bits before the primer

[simonandjuliet]

Maintaining momentum ..... guide coat , looking more like a zebra than a car !

[simonandjuliet]

Quick update here ..... we have the bodywork painted !!

It's beautiful and the angst around the colour has been justified - next question is how quickly can I get her back on the road !

Final photo with the "maestro" , Dog !

[Parisien]

Divine Simon, any colour suits an Aurelia, but particularly smart in that colour.

I'd say you're talking weeks ....not months!!!

P

[simonandjuliet]

Thanks Frank, so long as the final bits get painted !

Screens in yesterday, not too difficult, just time and care .....

[frankxhv773t]

Is that a Nardi plaque on the box in the middle of the firewall? I know they did steering wheels, floor shifts and induction gear but can't work out what they made that would be located there.