C3 paint finally done!

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Dec 12, 2006 | 10:06 AM

#21

lvrpool32

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From: Norwalk Ct

Nothing better than a nice yellow C3...but I am biased

Dec 12, 2006 | 03:37 PM

#22

ccryder

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From: Hardeeville, South Carolina

Nice color...and I like the "old school" Cragers

Dec 12, 2006 | 05:40 PM

#23

own2vettes

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How the hell did that Honda Accord sneak in there? Or is it a little lexus? Get rid of it before one of the neighbors sees it.

Dec 12, 2006 | 06:05 PM

#24

rosslato

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From: westland mi

Great paint job & a Great color

Dec 12, 2006 | 06:10 PM

#25

Bill Oxley

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From: Denver Colorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by supervette77

Bill, your car looks absolutely killer, can't wait to see it complete. What year is it? I noticed the clean looking bumpers without the ugly bumper guards, something that I wish I had on my 77.

1974

Dec 12, 2006 | 07:19 PM

#26

Roscoe

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From: OIB, NC

NICE

Dec 12, 2006 | 07:46 PM

#27

Glensgages

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From: State of Confusion

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Originally Posted by TheMongoose

Just an absolutely beautiful car!!!!

Tough-to-beat the lines of any C3, with 'Burn-Your-Retinas-Out' Yellow!!!!!

Dec 12, 2006 | 07:49 PM

#28

onaqwst

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From: detroit area

now i'm motivated to cut the bumperettes off... and shave the license plate and get a drop down plate.....ahhh....

and i need a job where bill works..... or just toss me a few bucks

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Dec 12, 2006 | 08:23 PM

#29

Bill Oxley

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From: Denver Colorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by own2vettes

How the hell did that Honda Accord sneak in there? Or is it a little lexus? Get rid of it before one of the neighbors sees it.

Oh, my heart!!!

No, just kidding own2vettes,

it's just a good thing that the better half doesn't read these posts.

She's a good sport about my car crazyiness, and for that I should be thankful. We share the GS300 on the daily stuff, afterall, it's Colorado, we need the 4 wheel drive.

Dec 12, 2006 | 08:37 PM

#30

jlelec

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From: Waynesboro GA

Beautiful job! Putting it back together and getting new parts by the door from UPS several times a week is like Christmas! The Color is Beautiful! Please post more pics as you go!

Dec 12, 2006 | 10:19 PM

#31

onaqwst

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From: detroit area

whats hiding on the lift....hmmmm......

b

Dec 12, 2006 | 10:30 PM

#32

nolio

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From: Kinston NC

astounding paint job !! I hope my paint job (at around $2500) turns out just as nice

You wouldnt happen to have any pictures of the GT-40 lying around would you?

Dec 12, 2006 | 10:58 PM

#33

MsVetteMan

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From: Madison Ms

YOu waited 6 months for a 9K paint job?

Dude, anyone that pays that price after that, got ripped off. I don't care what anyone says about "quality" paint jobs. Many of the finest were doen for 4 to 5K.

It looks awesome, but damnnnnnnnn........

Dec 12, 2006 | 11:09 PM

#34

Bill Oxley

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From: Denver Colorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by nolio

astounding paint job !! I hope my paint job (at around $2500) turns out just as nice

You wouldnt happen to have any pictures of the GT-40 lying around would you?

see sig: www.oxley.biz

Dec 12, 2006 | 11:11 PM

#35

kaiserbud

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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?

Nice - can't wait to say my paint is done liek you !

Dec 12, 2006 | 11:24 PM

#36

Shirley1978

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From: san jose California

KNOW WHAT IM SAYIN!?!?!??? that guy... his dont forget the c4 on the lift above the porche.. this dudes garage is worth like half a mill, atleast!, nice yellow too.
usually i hate yellow, but that yellow is nice.. and thats saying something comming from me!

Dec 12, 2006 | 11:27 PM

#37

Shirley1978

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From: san jose California

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Oxley

see sig: www.oxley.biz

if you ever get divorced let me know.. ill treat you right

(jp

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Dec 12, 2006 | 11:46 PM

#38

Bill Oxley

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From: Denver Colorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsVetteMan

YOu waited 6 months for a 9K paint job?

Hi MsVetteMan, you are absolutely right.

Paying 9k for this paint makes no sense at all. In my slight, and very slight defense, you should know this car is my "childhood sweetheart". So, there are a, b, c, and so on paint jobs. I have no sound reasoning for this, but I'm here to tell you, this paint job is REALLY nice!!!!

I have no other excuses.

I got what I wanted. Most of the trim is on now. I'll send you a pic or two soon.

Thanks for looking,

Bill

Dec 12, 2006 | 11:57 PM

#39

Muddywaters

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From: Salinas Ca.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsVetteMan

YOu waited 6 months for a 9K paint job?

I can relate to the price and the time frame... Quality materials are over 1200 bucks, strip the old paint..hours!! Block and fill, and block the body again. Now lets shoot some primer. Minor fill and block again. Shoot primer one more time, block and seal. Shoot B/C C/C, wet sand w/ 1000 to 2000...now 3 stage buff & Polish. In between thes shoots are hours of masking.... I probably had 500 bucks alone in masking materials, sandpaper (wet & dry) laquer thinners ect ect....

Time frame for a professional painter...heck he's probably back logged!! On top of that...these cars need to sit in primer for a while and observe!!!! big time!!! Muddy