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250 Cabriolet 1697GT

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  1. Bobj

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    Thanks, reassuring comments as that's definitely a front runner at the moment
     
  2. gt4me

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    That's gorgeous.
     
  3. John Vardanian

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    Looks like you're close, Bob. It's great. How many rounds of blocking you think you have left?

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  4. Vincent Vangool

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    Thanks for sharing this.
     
  5. Bobj

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    Not sure, the cars actually in Italy and I have someone managing it for me, but I hope not too many more as I want it for the summer (or some of it at least). Looking forwards to driving it around the cote d'azur
     
  6. John Vardanian

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    I'd guess at least two rounds. We're in the second round with mine.

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    + 1.

    Please do...
     
  8. Bobj

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    More soon... Progress is slow and steady it seems... The italians don't like to rush things
     
  9. John Vardanian

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    Looks good, Bob. Is this the true "grigio conchiglia"?

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  10. Bobj

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    Yes, but I think I would have chosen it anyway, although to be fair I might not have known the colour even existed, had it not been the original colour. But had I had the good sense to look at a chart of all the original 250 cab colours I think I would have chosen it...
     
  11. John Vardanian

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    Bob, I would have done the same. Aside from being the original color, that is a very pretty color. Will you be going with the VM3015 for the interior?

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  12. Bobj

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    Yes I have instructed the ulpholsterers in Conolly VM 3015, thanks for reminding me, I should check how they are doing with that. How long does it typically take to re-upholster an interior? Any idea?
     
  13. John Vardanian

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    Depends on the shop, Bob. Ours, he has a small space and no crew, so he wants your car in and out... typically a month.

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  14. Bobj

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  15. John Vardanian

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    Looks great, Bob. Underbelly is painted and it's ready for assembly.
    Were you able to source the correct shade of blue leather to match VM3015?

    john
     
  16. Bobj

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    Yes, haven't seen any pics but after a nice leisurely Italian summer the leather is now underway apparently :)
     
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  20. John Vardanian

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    Thanks for sharing the pictures. Getting closer to interior yet?

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