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Old 10-18-2018, 03:48 PM
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I posted a couple pics. in an unrelated thread but decided to start a new thread with more pics.
I spent the last couple of weeks cutting/buffing/assembling and yesterday put the body back on the frame.




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For some reason, I can't load more than 2 pics. at a time.

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Very, very nice

Did you restore a midyear silver coupe a few years back?
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Very, very nice

Did you restore a midyear silver coupe a few years back?
Thanks. Yes, it was a one owner car. It recently went to a new owner.
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Nice work with great attention to detail. Keep the pics coming. Dennis
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That’s beautiful, Jim - and I don’t usually care for green cars!
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Originally Posted by 1snake
Thanks. Yes, it was a one owner car. It recently went to a new owner.
I still kick my self in the you know what for not buying that beautiful sweet silver. You do excellent work.
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Better than when it was new, no doubt. Just thinking about the time and care that goes into those builds boggles the mind. Outstanding work!

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Originally Posted by tuxnharley
That’s beautiful, Jim - and I don’t usually care for green cars!
Thanks Glenn, I'm not a big fan of green either but like I posted before, I owned a Forest Green 70 LS-6 Chevelle and a Green Mist 70 RS Camaro. The green on this car is only noticeable in direct sunlight, otherwise it looks black. I watched my supplier mix the paint and the #1 toner is black.
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Better than when it was new, no doubt. Just thinking about the time and care that goes into those builds boggles the mind. Outstanding work!

Thanks. I have no idea of the amount of hours I put in a complete build. It's a hobby and I enjoy it (most of the time). I was talking with my father-in-law after selling my last project (non-Corvette). When we talked about profit, I asked "How much did you make playing golf in the last two years?" That shut him up!
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Thanks Glenn, I'm not a big fan of green either but like I posted before, I owned a Forest Green 70 LS-6 Chevelle and a Green Mist 70 RS Camaro. The green on this car is only noticeable in direct sunlight, otherwise it looks black. I watched my supplier mix the paint and the #1 toner is black.
I AGREE ! i also have a glen green 65 L78 roadster..i love the color! unless your really paying attention you cant tell its green.. great job!! it looks beautiful ! troy
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Wow, that is beautiful, well done!
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Here's the 1965 GM color chips from back in the day. Agree that GG is also black, when viewed under certain light. Here's Nassau and Glen, with sunlight on the kitchen counter.

BTW, nice car; got time for another ?


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Very nice work! ��
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That was supposed to be a thumbs up!
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