Danny P in town

Thanks Gordon, will do clear film AFTER Carlisle, if I decide to.

And thanks Kelly, I was briefly thinking of doing my own paint. I came to my senses and realized it was much smarter to let someone else do it. I am sure Randy will paint my 911 some day.

Paul, will let you know when. Maybe you can come up with Bruce, as he is sure to make the trip again.

I'll have an update from the paint shop on Thursday evening as to if it can be done for this Saturday. ~Alan

Thanks, Alan. I knew you'd be on top of that. Let me know, and Randy doesn't need to rush. If he needs some more time, tell him to take it. Should be a nice weather weekend coming, though, if it is done.

High of 71 Saturday... If I am not heading to the body shop ill be eating oysters and drinking guiness in Annapolis.

Update:
Paint guy say's it won't be done for this weekend so, we'll play it it by ear for next week ~ Alan

Glad things are looking up for you these days, Paul!

Alan, from those pictures, I don't think it looks like an ambulance at all!

Yeah, my Mom always tols me, patience is a virtue..........

Wish I had some! See you all soon, I'll talk with Alan and post here what's up with the paint.

Out.

Gee thanks Cory you're a real true friend :)

Is Danny coming down for his car this weekend? If so, I need to get up there to return his scales.

Next weekend...

Danny will be here early Saturday 10 am on 4/3 he is doing a one day trip down here to get the Spyder and and back.

WE WANT PICTURES!!!!

Danny has the pictures I sent him, I assume he'll get them posted this evening.

Okay, okay! Here you are. It will look even more awesome once all the doodads and jewelry are installed. You know, badges and misc. parts.

You know I'm starting to think that white is one of the best colors for those cars. very nice!

DANG!! What a makeover. Yeah, add the jewelry, and then grab the dark glasses -- that thing is going to blind you when it rolls outside.

I want a Spyder . . .

Thanks Kelly and Lane. I am looking forward to it being DONE and on the road.

The forecast for Sat 4/3.....Sunny Mid 70's maybe 80. Could not have better weather for the run, Danno!

~WB

Danny---wow! What a first class job---absolutely everything off the car to paint---nice color and the paint just sparkles. What is the name of that paint and what type is it?

Subaru pure white, #230. Randy uses Dupont 2-stage. The red is a Nissan color, and I am particularly impressed by Alan's layout of the darts, and of course Randy's bodywork and painting skills! The clear is over the darts and white, so no bumps, all smooth.

Thanks Bill, hope to see you there, but if it is too early, I understand. Looks like it will be Bruce, Alan, and I for a breakfast run, then a slow ride home with the pretty paint in tow!

Jack, the only problem is I have to clean and polish everything before I put it back on. Not looking forward to that!

Early is not a problem. Up and at 'em at 0430 each day. When's breakfast? See Ya there! Alan and I will be in touch. Gonna be a top-down day!

~WB

Hotfoot is going to join me for the trip up and then we're going to spend some time in Gettysburg on the way back home.

Looks like 9:30 am for breakfast, just down the street from Randy's shop. Meet at Alan's house, right, Alan?

Allright....any coming in from NJ.....I may be home and with the weather forecast.....seems like a nice day for 2 hour run (one way)

Let me know....I will know if I will be home by Thursday!

JK

Justin, Are you coming to Carlisle in May?

Danny arrived this morning Bruce, Norma, Bill, Joanie, Kim and I had breakfast then headed over to Randy's shop and got Danny's freshly painted spyder. Danny, Bill and I played around with my Spyder's Webers...... Danny's pics to follow.

Great to see everyone. How was the trip home Danny?

We'll be needing to see those pictures ...

OK Here ya go:
Everyone checking out the new paint.
Rolling the car to hitch up
All hitched, ready to tow.

~WB

Back at Doc Clock's compound fine tuning carbs.
Two newly painted Spyders to drool over......too much! I'm still ver klempt. I think the silver one would look great in my garage!

~WB

Oh yeah, Danny P. may have found a second use for the headrest. May make a real nifty bike helmet! I think it would work a bit better than Cory's idea of using an engine grille.

~WB

Dang I wish some of you Speedster/Spyder folks were in my neck o' the woods. That looks like a fun Saturday.

Danny, you know you're going to have to wash that Subaru now. That shiny Spyder behind it makes it look kinda neglected.

Danny,
Looking great! Can't wait to see your refreshed Spyder at Carlisle. So what is the Spyder count up to now for Carlisle? Dan, Al, Leon, Lenny? Anyone else coming with a Spyder? We are going to have a great turn out this year. Woo-hoo!! After last years experience, I have a newly installed set of rain hats for Ruby,courtesy of Henry at Intermeccanica.

That's outstanding!
Nice hat, Danny. Thanks for the pictures, Bill!

Been off the grid all weekend(Laptop is down, broken hinge AND AC jack, parts on order). Sorry about that!

Made it home just fine. That was a pretty long day for me, 550(!) miles to Alan's and back. NO paint chips either. That paint must be pretty hard. I did clean the front of the Spyder. The car is patiently waiting in the garage. I made a list and I will be going to the hardware store today for some small stuff. Had to adjust the rear clip latches.

You guys keep the 550 bail out up and we'll be calling it "Spyders meet Speedsters" in couple years! Great photos! So who's going to be first to stencil "Li'l Bastard" on theirs?

Not me! It is kind of an unsaid thing. Do I really need to put it on the car?

Personally I am not a big fan of the whole JD thing. I like the car, not the dead actor who drove one for a few minutes!

Thought about 'BMF", but Angela has the real thing....I'm just sayin.... ;-)

Pip,

A big milestone achieved -- glad you got it all back home safe and sound -- and no chips!? You REALLY need to get a stone guard or something that will keep the front out of harm's way while towing. And now you get to put it all back together again. Some fun. Good thing that car is so simple: two seats and a steering wheel -- how long could that take? So far we see no "money" shots from the camera, but I know that will be coming soon.

I want a Spyder . . .

Looking forward to seeing you & the white lightning Spyder in Carlisle!