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Restoration of 1973 2002 Tesoro and 1967 1600 Derby

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The Holy Frame Rail ...... Dec 28, 2014

<Due to the Graphic Nature of This Program Viewer Discretion Is Advised> So here is the before and afters of the framerail! I cringe at the looks of it from before! But the masterwelder cleaned it up like new and we are off to body work and paint! Getting excited!!! <<<<BRISBANE OR BUST!>>>> Here you go! For DaveDel82 :

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Tesoro back from blasting, Swiss Cheese anyone? .... Dec 13, 2014

So Tesoro is back from being blasted and there were LOTS of surprises!! (Did I mention I HATE surprises?!) Overall, the areas of the blasting that we did on the car looks solid, sturdy, and pretty clean inside the engine bay. I actually love how clean everything looks from the layers of paint removed from the different areas on the car. Nothing like the look and feel of blasted sheet metal to bring goosebumps to yourself! So that's the good news..... The bad news is that there are holes from

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Tesoro made it to blasting! ..... Dec 2, 2014

Just some pics to document that Tesoro made it to blasting yesterday! It was raining on Sunday (I thought it never rains in Southern California!?) and we didn't want to get any moisture on Tesoro for the delivery as his nasty surface rust was all treated! So the rain almost ruined our schedule! But we got a break on Monday and off to blasting he went with no rain in sight! So lucky to get him there and on schedule! Here are some pics! Funny how he looks with skates on!

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To Blasting we a go! To Blasting we a go! Hi Ho A Merrio.... Nov 30, 2014

Got the greatest news that Tesoro is finally getting mediablasted! He had been waiting in line FOREVER!! But now that we got the ball rolling, my heart is racing and painting will be next! Paint should be completed no later than early FEBRUARY/MARCH! So watch for pics! I haven't heard from the Tow Truck company where I served papers to as of yet.... but something tells me that they may contact me hours before the Court Date on JANUARY 9th to settle. I will keep you all updated with that too!

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Tesoro's insurance claim update! ..... Nov 11, 2014

As Tesoro sits and gets pampered with different waterproof/rustproof treatments before he goes to paint in the coming weeks, The 02princess is diligently taking action with this whole insurance fiasco! The Tow truck company's insurance company completed "their investigation". Mind you.. I called AAA for their tow because Tesoro's clutch went out so after pulling over on the shoulder of the freeway... Tesoro was INOPERABLE.... Their tow truck driver backed into Tesoro and they are DENYING LI

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Tesoro getting a heart transplant.... Oct 24, 2014

Tesoro is also in the process of getting heart transplant... First you see it... now you don't! I actually "test drove" 3 other 02s before deciding which "heart" would be the best fit. There was the 32/36, the 38/38, and the fuel injected tii engine. Tesoro originally had a 32/36 Weber when I bought him... but everything about his original set up was "tiresome"... The performance wasn't there. But it wasn't just the performance either... as mentioned in the earlier blogs, the whole engine and

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Happy Birthday Tesoro! ..... Oct 19, 2014

First off... Today is TESORO's birthday! Happy Birthday my baby! Miss you! Regarding the accident... I've been talking with an attorney, and we're going to take the Tow truck company to small claims court. Their insurance company is totally "stalling" saying they are "waiting for their adjuster to go out and take pics of the tow truck" that hit me.. "in case there is any damage to their tow truck"... REALLY?!!? You don't think that tow truck already has hella scratches on it's hitch from previo

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Tesoro at BodyShop ... Sept 28, 2014

I flew down to LA to go over the body and paint with the mechanic who will be the project manager for Tesoro's restoration. I'll be introducing you to this dedicated, super meticulous mechanic who is known for his attention to detail in another blog.... but back to Tesoro... He looks so sad! It literally looks like he has a black eye! But I kissed him goodbye and he goes off to paint for the next few months! He's gonna look gorgeous when he's done!

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Tesoro on his way to restoration! Sept 10, 2014

Update! Tesoro is off to the body shop! I miss him already! Claims adjuster is going to give me a lowball estimate I'm sure... but once they realize EXACTLY how much this damage is from a professional body shop... I'm sure the negotiations will begin... Love you Tesoro!!!!! Scott Estes said it best under the comments on my FB...

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Tesoro gets new accessories...! Aug-Sept 2014

Engine's still smoking on deceleration... but I figure I will fix it soon... ! I started to buy some cool new things... like new round lights as the ones on Tesoro burned out the lenses cause I think the previous owner had some high wattage bulbs or something. I also bought a pristine 2000ti lux steering wheel from my friend in Germany who is the biggest BMW German Collector out there! He's NOT cheap fellas! So don't even go there! ;-) I hunted down a "birth certificate" from BMW. Come to find

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OUCH! .... Sept 7, 2014

OUCH.... This happened to me yesterday on my drive home.... Long story short... My clutch pedal went out on my as I was coming to the exit of the freeway , so I pulled over and called AAA for a tow. When they came, I was sitting in the passenger side so I could get out of the car so I wouldn't open the door to traffic.. but as the tow guy was backing his flat bed up... he HIT Tesoro with is hitch! I was LIVID beyond belief! Then... AAA driver has the balls to tell me that I pulled forward! Wh

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Why Tesoro?

People have been asking me..."Why the name 'Tesoro'...?" Someone called me that once... or twice... or a few times... and I felt like this was also an endearing and appropriate name for my 02.. especially with all the unique, rare, and custom parts on the car.... Tesoro is my "treasure".

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I've got a fever.... and the only prescription for it is a 2002! Feb 2014

Sometime in February 2014 I was having some really greasy chinese food in SF... I never have greasy chinese food. Ever. But I had reluctantly gone to this restaurant to meet my sister for lunch. After a few bites... I wait til my sister is done, and we get our fortune cookies. Mine reads...."Something on four wheels will soon be a fun investment for you." And I start to giggle at the thought of owning another 02. For those that don't know me... I used to own 02s back in the day... we're talking

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Tesoro's first car wash... May 2014

So this gallery pic of me washing Tesoro a few months after I bought him. I had "him" (yes, it's a HIM!) inspected by my guys at Motorspeed West in Santa Clara. I totally love these guys. They are honest mechanics who go the extra mile for you. Their service is impeccable and they do their job well. I have taken ALL my cars to these guys and would not go to any other. Read their YELP reviews. You will not be disappointed with their work. Tesoro had a full tune up, inspection, etc., after I bou

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