Paint Prep Progress Report
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Burning Brakes
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Paint Prep Progress Report
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For anyone that has never stripped down a Vette, primed and painted one, it's hard to imagine how much hard, tedious work is truely required. Having done it on a previous '75 I owned, I can appreciate all the effort you're putting into this car. It is really a labor of love and makes the car that much more special knowing the sweat equity you have invested. I'm also not sure I would be willing to go through that much work again. Good luck with the rest of the job and keep us posted on your progress.
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Burning Brakes
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5thVet said
I confess, my painter in Oregon is very busy.
Wow, and I thought you were sitting around smoking cigars!
Great work Larry!
Don
Great work Larry!
Don
For anyone that has never stripped down a Vette, primed and painted one, it's hard to imagine how much hard, tedious work is truely required. Having done it on a previous '75 I owned, I can appreciate all the effort you're putting into this car. It is really a labor of love and makes the car that much more special knowing the sweat equity you have invested. I'm also not sure I would be willing to go through that much work again. Good luck with the rest of the job and keep us posted on your progress.
I confess, my painter in Oregon is very busy.
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Keep the pics coming 
Been there...done that. I know how much work that is. She's going to look beautiful when done. Keep the pics coming
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Burning Brakes
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A 65 396 car is rare and desireable...
So you are now President of the 6 Tail Light Club, Jim.
(That is until your bodywork starts!)
Here is what my painter did: