quote Originally posted by Archie: So we hot glue these pcs. in on the bottoms & once we've fiberglassed them from the top we remove the hot glue & glass them from the bottom too.

So that's how you do it? Common sense engineering.

Well, Thanks.

I've been watching your interior build thread & you're doing a pretty good job on your fiberglassing too.

Archie

quote Originally posted by Sofa King: Archie, The time and energy spent on those scoops is amazing! Having just started glassing, that would have taken me a month! I can now relate and appreciate the time and effort you all are putting into this car. PLEASE, keep posting those pics. Amazing stuff! G (SK)

quote Originally posted by Archie: Well, Thanks. I've been watching your interior build thread & you're doing a pretty good job on your fiberglassing too. Archie

Thank you very much. I appreciate the words of encouragement. I have to admit I study as many pics from the Miura build as possible trying to unlock all your secrets. Please keep posting those images.

Thanks again

G (SK)

I can't wait to see this car!!

[This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 12-12-2009).]

ALERT.............. Need help from any UPS employee who can help find a missing package.......

I'll update this thread later..........

HOWEVER, we've run into a problem.

You'll recall that several weeks ago we sent many of the interior parts out to San Antonio, TX for the 2nd phase of upholstery work.

They finished that work & sent 5 packages of finished interior parts back to us on Nov. 30th.

Well....... we only got 4 packages......

Yep, some of the custom made parts that we made for this car ARE LOST.

Sure they were insured but for no where near what it would cost to make the parts again.

We've been working with UPS to try to find the package & in fact I now have the manager of the local UPS distribution center who's going to personally try her best to try to find our missing parts.

The reason I'm telling you all this is that I'm kinda hoping that someone reading this might just happen to work in the San Antonio UPS distribution center or in the S.L.C., UT or the Independence Missouri "known overgoods" centers & might just be able to help.

I'll name my 1st born child after your PFF screen name if you can find these items.

Here are pics of what's missing, They're all upholstered in White now.....







Archie

[This message has been edited by Archie (edited 12-16-2009).]

OH! now that stinks, I hope they find it for you.
lets hope it is just because of X-mas shipping and has not been lost for good.

does the tracking # give you any clue as to where it might be.

Yes.

The tracking numbers on all 5 of the boxes show that 4 of them left SA for IL on Nov. 30. Then on the 5th box that's missing, it was scanned again on Dec. 1st at SA with a note that it was missed the previous day & would be sent the next business day. That's where it disappeared. The actual package hasn't been scanned since.

In case someone from UPS happens to read this, I can PM the tracking number if he will contact me.

Archie

quote Originally posted by whodeanie: OH! now that stinks, I hope they find it for you. lets hope it is just because of X-mas shipping and has not been lost for good. does the tracking # give you any clue as to where it might be.

Since my last posting on progress, we've got a lot done.

During this period of time, we got our 2nd phase of interior upholstery back from the interior shop.

It's well documented in posts earlier on this page that UPS managed to lose 3 of the finished interior parts & that we are still searching for them.

Here's the parts we did get back & they look great.













Archie

[This message has been edited by Archie (edited 12-18-2009).]

More brake assembly...





Dew wipe fitted & window fitted





Working on finishing the edges of the door





Once the door is finalized arounc the outside & fitted on the car we can work on the door gaps & body lines.







We've got to work the boddy to get parts to fit flush all the way around. See how the door sits out from the body at the top



& the top side of the front clip doesn't match up to the top of the dorr.



The sideburn of the front clip doesn't match up to the door skin or the rocker panel down at the bottom.





The right side of the car wasn't that far off. But it will all look like this when we're done..



Here Kris is building up the "B" pillar right behind the door
a bit.





Also working on the 2 vents below the grill....



To match the other side of the car & the door, the rocker panel had to be ground down so far that we went thru the glass.



We put a piece of cardboard behind this area an then fiberglassed over it. Then we removes the cardboard.




...........

Completely unbelievable. You and your crew blow me away with your skills. You guys are a source of great inspiration to me. My chin is sore from it dropping on the floor everytime I open up this thread.

I really learned a lot from watching and reading your posts on the interiror pieces. I hope those missing parts show up. It is going to be another work of art from Archie and crew when finished. Any hints on what color the car will be? Not crazy about the white leather though. But hey, it's just my opinion and we all know what opinions are like! Great job Archie and crew. Thanks for sharing your work.

Pat

quote Originally posted by katatak: Completely unbelievable. You and your crew blow me away with your skills. You guys are a source of great inspiration to me. My chin is sore from it dropping on the floor everytime I open up this thread. I really learned a lot from watching and reading your posts on the interiror pieces. I hope those missing parts show up. It is going to be another work of art from Archie and crew when finished. Any hints on what color the car will be? Not crazy about the white leather though. But hey, it's just my opinion and we all know what opinions are like! Great job Archie and crew. Thanks for sharing your work. Pat

I'm glad the build threads can inspire others' to try some custom stuff.

That's the whole reason I've posted so much fiberglass work in the build threads.

Archie

GAWD DANG IT!!!! I love this build!

Hope you find those parts! Not a good way to end the year...

[This message has been edited by Sofa King (edited 12-22-2009).]

quote Originally posted by Archie: Add some primer so we can see where we're going.... Archie

What's going on with the black fastback in the back ground? Details please.

quote Originally posted by madcurl: What's going on with the black fastback in the back ground? Details please.

Madcurl is always scanning the backgorund to see what's next........

Did UPS find the parts?

This build is addictive and we need a Miura Project fix. Hit us up with an update Arch (did you find the missing parts?)

quote Originally posted by fourpoint9: This build is addictive and we need a Miura Project fix. Hit us up with an update Arch (did you find the missing parts?)

The last update was nearly three weeks ago... and I've just read this thread from the start to this point. I want to know what's happened.

Archie, I was wondering on the interior, what color is it? On the pictures it's really hard to tell if it's a cream, or white.

Is there a way you could take a picture with something that could give me a better reference as to the color? (or outdoor pictures)

Another question Archnie, after we see, and know, the interior color, can you also let us know if you plan on using the stock steering wheel? I think the Muira came with a Nardi. Let us know....

Cordially,
Kevin

From page 10

Archie did you guys start the swap yet?

quote Originally posted by fourpoint9: From page 10

WOW!!!!! Very nice... A very enthusiastic thumbs up!

quote Originally posted by troyboy: Archie did you guys start the swap yet?

We test fitted the engine & transmission onto the cradle & into the car some time ago before the chassis & cradle were powdercoated.

We plan to final install them as soon as most of the body sanding is done. We figure THAT will be pretty soon.

Archie

Oh goody

Archie please an update is needed im going nuts waiting to see more progress

More updates........

Working on finishing the surface of the inner wheel wells on the front clip.



And building door vents in left side door.







Sanding & shaping the door vents & getting them into primer.











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have to give you an AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ on the fit and finish so far excellent

quote Originally posted by Archie: More updates........ ....

Sweet!

There are some "dead sexy" curves here!

This is just a little tease....... a little preview of the next update

Man Archie....It's not nice to tease. The inner fenderwells look smooth. Can't wait to see it one color - even if it is just primer. Kudo's to you and your crew - that car is a true work of craftsmanship. Art in motion even when sitting still!

Pat

I know it's only primer..... but it's kinda exciting to know that Monday morning we'll be hanging the body panels back on it & they'll all be the same color.

Archie

[This message has been edited by Archie (edited 01-30-2010).]

WOW. An insane build. I hope you give your crew kudos - you all deserve it. Just a wonderful looking automobile. WOW