The Dino has 4 sets of ID numbers.  There is the chassis number, this one being 08450, there is the body number being stamped on numerous trim pieces.  There is also the engine ID number and gearbox number. Here you will see the chassis and the body #’s.  The engine is coming out this week which will allow for photos of the other numbers.

The last drive before things get crazy and I really start pulling parts off! Doors and dash were next.  The doors are one of the more challenging projects. Even stripping the parts off is difficult task.  The dash is also a bit challenging as there are lots of parts to be disconnected before it will come out.

It was decided to bring the Dino back to original factory configuration. Blu Dino Metallizzato with tan interior, rust carpet, Dino vinyl trim and correct mouse hair.

The owner hadn’t decided on a color but was leaning towards blue.  We were told this car was originally silver.  As I was stripping it down there right in front of me was a remnant of the original color. The car came from the factory wearing Dino Blue Metallizzato, the owner decided that’s what it will be. I really like this trend with owners going back to original colors.

I was contacted by a guy in New York who had stumbled upon dinorestoration.com and loved the two restorations I had done and wondered if I would be willing to take on a new project.  Of course I said yes and in one day’s time I picked up the car in Los Angeles and brought it to my shop. It will mostly be a cosmetic restoration although the engine will come out for new synchros. As soon as I have it apart it will go to Steve Kouracos for one of his fantastic paint jobs.