Paint/Body Corvette Materials, Techniques, and How To

Before and After Pictures Of My 62

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-06-2015, 01:08 AM
  #1  
Dale002
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
 
Dale002's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2010
Location: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
Posts: 3,454
Received 83 Likes on 69 Posts

Default Before and After Pictures Of My 62

Could not have gotten this far without The Help of DUB, Porchdog and many others on this forum. Thank You Guys!




Old 10-06-2015, 08:35 AM
  #2  
929nitro
Melting Slicks
 
929nitro's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2007
Location: West Kingston RI
Posts: 2,136
Received 61 Likes on 60 Posts

Default

Very nice. Keep up the good work.
Old 10-06-2015, 04:47 PM
  #3  
Dt86
Safety Car
 
Dt86's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2014
Location: Poughkeepsie New York
Posts: 4,017
Received 482 Likes on 342 Posts
Default

Nice job it's looking good! The expert advice in this section is second to none.
Old 10-06-2015, 05:21 PM
  #4  
DUB
Race Director
 
DUB's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2009
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 19,294
Received 2,713 Likes on 2,321 Posts

Default

****OBVIOUSLY JOKING******

From the first photo to the second photo where it has been shot on....I am SURE that only took you about a week...if that!

****SERIOUSLY*****

Looking like a lot of TIME and PATIENCE is paying off.

DUB
Old 10-06-2015, 06:48 PM
  #5  
Hollywood41
Instructor
 
Hollywood41's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2012
Location: Vernon Ct
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 42 Likes on 8 Posts
Default 62

Great job. How about some pictures along the way. I'm about to start the body work journey. I'm sure I will be leaning on DUB for some expert advise.

Skip
Old 10-06-2015, 07:38 PM
  #6  
porchdog
Drifting
 
porchdog's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2007
Location: bluff dale tx
Posts: 1,442
Received 87 Likes on 78 Posts

Default

wrong color of gray start over ....................
Old 10-06-2015, 10:26 PM
  #7  
Dale002
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
 
Dale002's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2010
Location: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
Posts: 3,454
Received 83 Likes on 69 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by DUB
****OBVIOUSLY JOKING******

From the first photo to the second photo where it has been shot on....I am SURE that only took you about a week...if that!

****SERIOUSLY*****

Looking like a lot of TIME and PATIENCE is paying off.

DUB
You told me it would be therapeutic! I started taking it apart on 8/12. took a break to lay a concrete slab,a temporary roof, a couple of vacations to keep the wife happy and Christmas holidays. Taken many short break but, stayed steady on it. All labor self done.
It's a 40 year dream coming together and a one time deal! About a year ago I gave some though of doing a C2 but being a disabled veteran with a bum leg, fused back and 5 bulge disc.. I had to face reality and be thankful that I have been able to get this far.

I'll enjoy this one when done and call it a day!

Last edited by Dale002; 10-06-2015 at 10:55 PM.
Old 10-06-2015, 10:59 PM
  #8  
Dale002
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
 
Dale002's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2010
Location: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
Posts: 3,454
Received 83 Likes on 69 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by porchdog
wrong color of gray start over ....................
I knew I should have asked advise on primer color!
Old 10-07-2015, 09:42 AM
  #9  
TWINRAY
Melting Slicks
 
TWINRAY's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2005
Location: Working on the car NY
Posts: 2,680
Received 32 Likes on 30 Posts

Default

Not even 2 months work. Good job.
Old 10-07-2015, 06:01 PM
  #10  
DUB
Race Director
 
DUB's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2009
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 19,294
Received 2,713 Likes on 2,321 Posts

Default

SERIOUSLY....I KNOW you have to LOVE that you have it to this stage of the 'game'.

When I get them to what the second photo looks like... I stand back...smile at it ...and give it a middle finger salute....knowing that all of the really hard work is done...and NOW comes the FUN part of getting it REALLY READY for paint...which is when I get into a ZEN state of mind and actually LOVE getting the panels to perfection.

DUB
Old 10-07-2015, 09:43 PM
  #11  
Dale002
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
 
Dale002's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2010
Location: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
Posts: 3,454
Received 83 Likes on 69 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by TWINRAY
Not even 2 months work. Good job.
8/2012
Old 10-07-2015, 09:45 PM
  #12  
Dale002
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
 
Dale002's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2010
Location: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
Posts: 3,454
Received 83 Likes on 69 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by DUB
SERIOUSLY....I KNOW you have to LOVE that you have it to this stage of the 'game'.

When I get them to what the second photo looks like... I stand back...smile at it ...and give it a middle finger salute....knowing that all of the really hard work is done...and NOW comes the FUN part of getting it REALLY READY for paint...which is when I get into a ZEN state of mind and actually LOVE getting the panels to perfection.

DUB
That's why I pm you saying I was going to wait till spring to paint. Don't have the right state of mind right now
Old 10-08-2015, 08:14 AM
  #13  
TWINRAY
Melting Slicks
 
TWINRAY's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2005
Location: Working on the car NY
Posts: 2,680
Received 32 Likes on 30 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Dale002
8/2012
Oh, I thought you meant August 12th😊
Old 10-08-2015, 06:35 PM
  #14  
DUB
Race Director
 
DUB's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2009
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 19,294
Received 2,713 Likes on 2,321 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Dale002
That's why I pm you saying I was going to wait till spring to paint. Don't have the right state of mind right now
WISE MOVE!!!!!!!

Being in the 'right state of mind' when it is getting close to completion is ALWAYS IMPORTANT...( in my opinion).

DUB

Get notified of new replies

To Before and After Pictures Of My 62




Quick Reply: Before and After Pictures Of My 62



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:19 PM.