245 & an NOS front valance...

the front valance has been one of the biggest decisions facing me with this restoration...color communicates a lot about the character of the car...i had to find that...the combined color scheme across the front is the logical application for this car...however, do i include the foho extension? . . . often less is more...i'm thinking...less is more is best??





i am near "some assembly required" phase...my absolute favorite part of any restoration attempt...

the engine assembly is happening, transmission is refreshed with new gasket kit, seals, bearings, bushings, syncs...outside case was washed in a caustic tank for 10 hours...rear differential is cleaned, lubed, resealed, synthetic fluid...









and as you can see i have front valance issues to decided about...i have the stock front valance in other places on this blog, but today it appears as though these are my best attempt at something aero-dynamic...in the back of my head i am thinking oil cooler...new aluminum radiator...channeled air...


Synchron ring for all 5-speeds . . . 245 gearboxes you need 5 for each gearbox

style?

The front valance above is exactly what i have in mind with regard to paint....





is this the look?? hummm



ok so choices are a part of life and of this hobby...i need to decide...i am think about front spoilers...bought a "lot" of items and front end spoilers were apart....what do you think? i like a color swipe like in the affixed...in the grill? wjat do you think?

some assembly required . . .

ok this post is focused on the things immediately ahead...

i have some "assembly required" after 2 of the the next large, process rich projects come to an end...engine assembly is occuring, transmission gears all look good, seals, gaskets, synthetic fluids, case submerged into a caustic tank for 10 hours . . . cleaned chemically...bearing replacements...gasket kit for transmission, seals, shortened driveshaft, LSD rear, 5 speed, 292 schrick stainless steel-billet-over sized, virgin head never decked, rebuild new water pump, new hose, cleaned windshield washer tank and pump, hoses, new aluminum 2002 over size radiator, oil cooler, battery moved to rear, hertge front strut support, top performance rear strut and battery support- e30 iS sport seats-m24 brake cover