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Old 01-05-2015, 12:52 AM
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Finished the rear wheels.

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Old 01-05-2015, 03:01 PM
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What did you do to them?
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I HAD to take another look at your "Parts Dept.".........LOL!

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Old 01-05-2015, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CVO2FIXUP
What did you do to them?
Old 01-06-2015, 12:58 PM
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[QUOTE=doorgunner;1588648242]I HAD to take another look at your "Parts Dept.".........LOL!

Really? Did you have to include all of the pictures so we ALL have to take another look at the "Parts Dept"?
Old 01-06-2015, 02:09 PM
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[QUOTE=1996Z15;1588655323]
Originally Posted by doorgunner
I HAD to take another look at your "Parts Dept.".........LOL!

Really? Did you have to include all of the pictures so we ALL have to take another look at the "Parts Dept"?
it really sucks when ppl use all the pictures to reply "looks great!" out here in the sand box I'm only getting internet speeds of 50kps.smh

keep up the great work op. cant wait to get home and see mine for the first time. this thread is very motivational.
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Originally Posted by jr73
I polished the backsides, detailed them, masked off the hub and polished the aluminum on the front sides.
Old 01-10-2015, 06:54 AM
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Five weeks left until World of Wheels. Jeff finished the signs for the display this week, and I am in the final stages of finishing the last items on the vette.

I finished gapping the cowl and primed it this week. I will paint it on Monday.

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Old 01-13-2015, 11:39 PM
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Jeff delivered the signs today...they look great!
Old 01-20-2015, 12:37 AM
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4 Weeks to go.

Pics of the cowl tomorrow evening.
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Old 01-25-2015, 02:50 AM
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This part was very difficult to paint.

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Old 01-25-2015, 11:34 AM
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I would think (not knowing any better) that it would be easy to paint such a small part....but all those "fins" and curves would definitely cause lots of runs in the paint.

That car is looking "G-R-E-A-T" (even though we see only one area at a time)!

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I wished the outside of my '80 looked as good as the inside of your hood...

Stunning car, stunning paintjob
Old 01-28-2015, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rene040269
I wished the outside of my '80 looked as good as the inside of your hood...

Stunning car, stunning paintjob
Its was a lot of work! Thanks for the compliment.

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I have 23 days left until World of Wheels, and I'm right on schedule. I polished the hood this past week, and it will be installed shortly.

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Old 01-28-2015, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by rene040269
I wished the outside of my '80 looked as good as the inside of your hood...

Stunning car, stunning paintjob

His overspray looks better than my paint!
Old 01-28-2015, 01:31 AM
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Good luck with the schedule - you can definitely do it!

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Old 02-04-2015, 12:17 PM
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Stinger, After being away from the forum about 3 years I back with another 78. I just finished catching up on your build and all I can say is....

WOW!
Old 02-04-2015, 01:04 PM
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Glad to see such an old build post going strong!

The paint looks crazy nice on the hood!
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A little over two weeks to go. She's almost done!


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