1543 Restoration begins

[Dean Scharer]

I purchased this car from Antonio Quijalvo’s estate. Its last owner was in Colorado. Tony had collection a massive amount of items to properly restore “his baby”, but sadly died before he could even begin the process. It came with a Volumex engine, an additional Volumex compressor, European bumpers, two bubble tops, and the lower front bumper extensions. Additional parts cubed out the back of my truck. Without the help of Chris (Spaghetti Western Subaru build on You Tube), I could have gotten it all loaded for a quick turn around back to Washington State. I’m going on the record to state I plan on its completion in 4 years time. Full bare metal tear down and Volumex power plant. Not as sexy as a K24 nor as powerful, but I’ve always wanted to attempt the classic build.

 

[Ron Avery]

That is an incredible amount of parts and a great find. Best of luck, and keep use posted with lots of photos.

 

[Robo1098]

It was for sale for a while. I'm glad someone finally made a deal on it. Lots of good parts. I'm picking up my project this weekend. Looking forward to following along with yours.

 

[Dean Scharer]

It was for sale for a while. I'm glad someone finally made a deal on it. Lots of good parts. I'm picking up my project this weekend. Looking forward to following along with yours.

What did you end up buying?

 

[dherr]

This is a great project and I look forward to following it. I have two projects before I can really dig into my 1977 but in the meantime I keep collecting the parts I need for the Alfa swap. Seems like so many of these cars come with a collection of parts, which is very useful. Dean, we may end calling you the Eddy Tuason of the west coast, doesn't this put your current fleet at 3 Scorpions and one Zagato?

 

[Dean Scharer]

This is a great project and I look forward to following it. I have two projects before I can really dig into my 1977 but in the meantime I keep collecting the parts I need for the Alfa swap. Seems like so many of these cars come with a collection of parts, which is very useful. Dean, we may end calling you the Eddy Tuason of the west coast, doesn't this put your current fleet at 3 Scorpions and one Zagato?

Two Zagato and three Scorpions. I am currently standing in line at the psychiatric hospital to be admitted for help!

 

[lanciahf]

Yes I am the normal one, just one Scorpion and a reliable Spider

 

[BEEK]

Two Zagato and three Scorpions. I am currently standing in line at the psychiatric hospital to be admitted for help!

then they are already coming for me! 3 zagato's 4 scorpions and have parted out many more!

 

[Chad C.]

As I sit here in the dictation room of the psychiatric hospital I work in, I assure you all that we understand these ways of being and there's no need for stigma or shame to affect you. Us counsellors are standing by to help you manage your condition in an effort to give your life the manageability it deserves.

we are non-judgmental regarding carburetion, FI, normal aspiration or other, and we can help you make sense of the preferences that you struggle with ; )

 

[Dean Scharer]

Maybe we can get a group session going with Chad? Or is that like an AA meeting at a brewery?

 

[Dean Scharer]

engine pulled and now for the body work. I have two spare doors and it came with door skins as well. I plan on fitting the spares and hope they fit well. I’d prefer not to go through the hassle with the door skins. No matter what, these doors are shot.

 

[Robo1098]

Strange the doors are so bad and the fenders and quarters don't look bad. How are the floors?

 

[Dean Scharer]

Strange the doors are so bad and the fenders and quarters don't look bad. How are the floors?

Floors are in good shape. I thing the weep holes were never cleared in the doors which lead to this issue.Hard to tell for sure. The previous owner acquired the car in Colorado

 

[Robo1098]

Floors are in good shape. I thing the weep holes were never cleared in the doors which lead to this issue.Hard to tell for sure. The previous owner acquired the car in Colorado

That is good. Too bad about the doors. It seems hard to find clean doors.

 

[NigelProdrive]

That is good. Too bad about the doors. It seems hard to find clean doors.

Its OK. He found good head in other post.

 

[Chad C.]

Good head is where you find it I guess...

Doesn't look too bad for bodywork. I'd trade my bodywork skills for better wrenching skills, but I guess that's what friends are for : )

I wonder if that right front fender suffered from the battery sitting behind it?

 

[BEEK]

This is a great project and I look forward to following it. I have two projects before I can really dig into my 1977 but in the meantime I keep collecting the parts I need for the Alfa swap. Seems like so many of these cars come with a collection of parts, which is very useful. Dean, we may end calling you the Eddy Tuason of the west coast, doesn't this put your current fleet at 3 Scorpions and one Zagato?

omg, a brother from another mother! I have 4 scorpions and 3 zagato's left. We truly need to seek chads help with our addiction!

 

[Dean Scharer]

I am down to two Zagato’s and three Scorpions. One coupe as well but it won’t ever see the road again.