[Avanti returns to Hope Ranch, CA - 10 years later.]

Gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration as I restore my 63 R1...anybody know of a great restoration shop in Northern California?

-Ward.

[Seeking resources for restoration of 1963 Avanti R1, San Francisco]

Inherited my Dad's 1963 Avanti R1. It is being shipped from Maui to San Francisco.

I plan on a full restoration, as it is weathered from the Pacific Ocean of Hawaii -- fiberglass body is in great shape, as expected pitting on the chrome. Paint is faded, interior decomposing. Engine, exhaust, drivetrain and front end recently rebuilt.

I am looking for recommendations / resources for:

1) Paint

2) Re Chrome

3) Who can install a Phantom Works interior.

I am taking the car back to stock condition of gold exterior (currently grey). Not sure what color the interior originally was....I suppose black is a good default interior color:-)

-Ward

ward@wardmoore.com

[Interior kits]

I have heard good reviews of Phantom Auto Works.

http://www.carsandstripes.com/parts-:-acce...orks-64n591.asp

I will be using them the restoration of my 1963 R1, I just inherited.

-Ward.

Does anyone have a recommendation on the various interior kits available....good, bad, so-so?

If you'd rather you can send me an email...

Thanks, John