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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 06:07 PM
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I went to the body shop today and he has one side in prime/sealer. It shouldn't be long before the whole car is done.

On another note my friend and I dropped off our chrome at the plating shop. We both had sticker shock!!
I had 21 pieces to do.
The good thing is that he is only 1 hour 15 mins from us so there is no shipping and we can inspect the parts before we pay for them.
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 08:55 PM
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Looking good!!!!!
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 10:01 PM
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Well it's moving along so it will be back home before you know it.
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 10:28 PM
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Coming along nicely. I only wish I was that far along.
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 10:29 PM
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I will be away for two weeks on Tuesday and I hope when I get back it will be in my garage.
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Went to the body shop today and the car is ready for paint, it will be done tomorrow.
He painted the deck lid, trunk and hood. They still need to be sanded and rubbed but they look great.
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That looks good. The rechrome and stainless repair/polish will definitely give you sticker shock.
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Old Mar 15, 2019 | 03:04 PM
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Thanks, the stainless is done, no charge, but the chrome was definitely was a shock.
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Originally Posted by plaidside
Thanks, the stainless is done, no charge, but the chrome was definitely was a shock.
Joe
Did you get the chrome back and were you happy with the quality?

Body looks great, by the way.
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just one prime ?
polyester ?
Why did he prime one side...
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who did you use for chroming?
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Did all my chrome (‘62). Round figures, $6,500. All perfect. Dan’s Polishing. Adamsville,TN. I would recommend with out reservation. Jim
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It will be back home before you know it.
Looks great so far!
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N.E.L. Metal Restorations in Philly PA.
He has been in business many years and is very familiar with the Vette stuff.
He is doing 21 pieces for me, bumpers, all the front surrounds, grille bar, door and windshield posts, door handles and buttons, bumperettes and license plate pieces.
$4,375.00.
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just one prime ?
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Why did he prime one side...
The whole car is primed as it shows in the pics. "just one prime"? what does that mean?
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Last Friday it was ready for paint, now it is painted and sanded and just needs to be rubbed. Check out the door!
Hopefully it will be done before I go to Florida next week to see my new garage/house.
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Congrats Joe... Those door gaps (on the older pics) look great!
Can't wait to see the finished product!
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Are you going with the silver cove, or all white? Should be spectacular either way.
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