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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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OK, I have been asking questions for over a year on my frame off project and everyone deserves an update. Fired her up this weekend, bled the brakes, mounted the doors, hood and light buckets. Backed her out of the garage for the first time and took these pics. Engine compartment is complete. the interior is almost there. here you go guys. Thanks for your help in so many ways. This forum is just fantastic!







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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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I'd replace that clutch pedal rubber...looks a little shabby.

Just kidding. Great pictures and a sweet looking 63 SWC. That's a really nice color you got there. Thanks for the update.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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SWEET.. Good for you.. Hope you get enjoy her soon..
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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Looking good!

Super job on the headlight doors and hood alignment with the top surround!

I'm partial to that color.

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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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Super job on the headlight doors and hood alignment with the top surround!
Great job. First thing I noticed in that photo.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Tom,
Nice job!!!!!!!! I hope to see you and the car around soon at some shows.

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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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It's a real knockout with great color combination. Enjoy!
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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Thanks Guy's, That is the original color that matches the trim tag and the overspray from the factory. Stripped three paint jobs off her One of the repaints never removed the molding and it must be refinished from sanding marks..$$$$$$$$ like everything else.
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Someone knows good bodywork! Gaps and crowns line up perfect! Nice job!
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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SCHWEET..
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very,very nice. you must be one proud papa.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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What a great color combo! Congrats on a great job!
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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So far it look fantastic! Nice color! You should be proud!!
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Looks great!
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nice work...just in time for summer...if we ever get one up here !!
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Very Nice!!!

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Originally Posted by OC-1
Looking good!

Super job on the headlight doors and hood alignment with the top surround!

I'm partial to that color.

Joe
I, too, must chime in on the hood and headlight door alignment - fantastic!

Did you do your own bodywork? If so, take a bow! If not, who did?

Cheers!
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NICE job. The fit and gaps are excellent. Chuck
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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I am envious...real sweet!!!!
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