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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 10:54 PM
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I need to get motivated to finish this build. I'm burned out. I did a frame off about 11 years ago. Lots of refinements this time.

I'm going to need you guys to kick me in the *** for reassembly.
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 11:06 PM
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There's nothing better then putting freash painted and restored parts on a freshly painted car
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Originally Posted by SnakePlisken






I need to get motivated to finish this build. I'm burned out. I did a frame off about 11 years ago. Lots of refinements this time.

I'm going to need you guys to kick me in the *** for reassembly.
Man that paint job is gorgeous. I think I could shave in that thing.
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 11:36 PM
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Dang! That looks great.
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That great paint job should be motivation enough!
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 06:42 AM
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How I did it was to concentrate on one small item every day. When I was at the stage you are in, I put the windshield in and took my time. the next thing I did was the door handles. I found it very motivating. that color is fantastic! Job well done.

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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 07:34 AM
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Sweet, sweet silver
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That is gorgeous, now pitter-patter-lets-get-at-er. Spring is coming.
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Are you going to "cut & polish" that baby?
Consider your butt kicked..get at 'er. This is the best part of the build.
Your not getting paid to stand around.
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ENJOY!!!
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I can understand project burn out, been there. Set some realistic assembly goals and just jump in with both feet.

Great looking paint.
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Are you going to "cut & polish" that baby?
Consider your butt kicked..get at 'er. This is the best part of the build.
Your not getting paid to stand around.
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Lots of sanding and polishing to go. Those shots are right after spraying clear.
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Originally Posted by mspry
How I did it was to concentrate on one small item every day. When I was at the stage you are in, I put the windshield in and took my time. the next thing I did was the door handles. I found it very motivating. that color is fantastic! Job well done.
Dreading windshield install and inside door mechanisms.
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Originally Posted by warrenmj
That great paint job should be motivation enough!
That's exactly what I was going to say! Looks beautiful!
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sweet !!
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Here's some motivation for ya ......this is where I am at this point, you are so far ahead, so don't stop know. You have it easy compared to my schedule for the next couple of months.

I WISH I was as far along as you.... Looks great, so keep at it Man!!
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