1965 paint progress
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Drifting
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1965 paint progress
So I am painting the 1965 corvette. I started stripping the car dec 1 2010. As of last night I painted the base clear coat. 2 months of work and still another month or so ahead.
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Drifting
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From: chazy ny
Yes i had the zr1 fenders on my last c6. And asembly starts after I get back from the ncrs meating in old town.
Le Mans Master
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Looking good but i would have painted the door openings and then hang on the doors before painting.
I have seen several cars that have had the car painted and you can see the difference on the doors because they where laying flat and not standing up(like when mounted on the car)This is more easy to see on a coupe. And espially if you have the car at a paint shop that is not serious. They might paint the car and then paint the doors and other parts the next day or so.This is just how i would have done it if it was my car.
Your car looks great
I have seen several cars that have had the car painted and you can see the difference on the doors because they where laying flat and not standing up(like when mounted on the car)This is more easy to see on a coupe. And espially if you have the car at a paint shop that is not serious. They might paint the car and then paint the doors and other parts the next day or so.This is just how i would have done it if it was my car.
Your car looks great
Last edited by TheSaint; Jan 26, 2011 at 02:19 PM.
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Drifting
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From: chazy ny
Looking good but i would have painted the door openings and then hang on the doors before painting.
I have seen several cars that have had the car painted and you can see the difference on the doors because they where laying flat and not standing up(like when mounted on the car)This is more easy to see on a coupe. And espially if you have the car at a paint shop that is not serious. They might paint the car and then paint the doors and other parts the next day or so.This is just how i would have done it if it was my car.
Your car looks great
I have seen several cars that have had the car painted and you can see the difference on the doors because they where laying flat and not standing up(like when mounted on the car)This is more easy to see on a coupe. And espially if you have the car at a paint shop that is not serious. They might paint the car and then paint the doors and other parts the next day or so.This is just how i would have done it if it was my car.
Your car looks great
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I only wish I had the skills to do that. Looks great and I am sure you get a lot of satisfaction in doing it. 
Le Mans Master
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Looking good but i would have painted the door openings and then hang on the doors before painting.
I have seen several cars that have had the car painted and you can see the difference on the doors because they where laying flat and not standing up(like when mounted on the car)This is more easy to see on a coupe. And espially if you have the car at a paint shop that is not serious. They might paint the car and then paint the doors and other parts the next day or so.This is just how i would have done it if it was my car.
Your car looks great
I have seen several cars that have had the car painted and you can see the difference on the doors because they where laying flat and not standing up(like when mounted on the car)This is more easy to see on a coupe. And espially if you have the car at a paint shop that is not serious. They might paint the car and then paint the doors and other parts the next day or so.This is just how i would have done it if it was my car.
Your car looks great
I believe most C2's were color sanded and buffed from the beltline up which should get rid of any inconsistencies (I guess there's always an exception)
At any rate, I absolutely love assembly posts!
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Looking good
Reading about restorations, upgrades is my favorite topics always
rovers2000 Is the enginabay and engine as good as it looks on the picture? If so i envy you because i want my car looking as good
Reading about restorations, upgrades is my favorite topics always
rovers2000 Is the enginabay and engine as good as it looks on the picture? If so i envy you because i want my car looking as good