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Old 09-28-2018, 10:27 AM
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Finally painting my 66 BB. Been working towards it for quite a while and thought you guys might like to see it.







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Old 09-28-2018, 10:33 AM
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Looks wet!!! Awesome.
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Wow, it’s a thing of beauty!

Congratulations!
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It is going to be a beautiful car.
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Very nice, I wish mine was that far along. Hard to tell from the pictures, silver or trophy blue or something else? Again very nice!
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Thanks! I will post some more pictures as I put it back together. Still have to paint the hood, buckets, wiper grills.
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Originally Posted by Vette5311
Very nice, I wish mine was that far along. Hard to tell from the pictures, silver or trophy blue or something else? Again very nice!
It's trophy blue (original color). Base/ Clear (4coats). I know it looks very silver in the white booth but out it the sun it brings out the blue (you can see the door)
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That’s gorgeous, congrats!

’66s are the fastest...

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I like it a lot. Nice color.
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Always liked that lighter blue. Some split windows sport a light blue and its a killer color.
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Your car looks outstanding! I really like blue C2's and yours is extra nice!
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That's a fantastic color, and it looks incredible on that car. WOW.
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Wow, you're doing a wonderful job with a beautiful color. Unadorned Sting Ray bodies are pure wondrous form!
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Originally Posted by jbthomas
Thanks! I will post some more pictures as I put it back together. Still have to paint the hood, buckets, wiper grills.
Please do. The paint looks amazing. It's always fun to watch these C2s come back to life.

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Congrats on a big milestone! It looks great!

I'm just a month or so behind you.

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Love it!

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Wow looks great and love that color! congrats!
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Looks great and love Trophy Blue!! I wish the paint on mine was new and awesome like that!!
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