Rookie's first attempt at a restoration...
08-23-2014, 06:51 AM
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Amazing project! It's a beautiful car; great job on all the work you put into it and for staying with it over the years.
08-23-2014, 08:00 PM
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I prepped the back of the car today for the stripe. Took the entire day.
Your prep work looks betta' than my project's current paint!!!
You're doing great "Kid"! (Kid: Old-School term of Respect!)
08-23-2014, 09:02 PM
Drifting
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Color looks amazing....been following this a long time. Amazing job you've done. Said it before and I'll say it again...looking forward to the finished product!!
08-24-2014, 03:10 AM
Racer
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That colour is just stunning. Well done on, well, everything.
08-25-2014, 12:12 AM
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08-25-2014, 12:31 AM
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08-25-2014, 12:31 AM
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08-25-2014, 06:05 AM
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Nice
08-25-2014, 07:28 AM
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man, I would be affaid to drive it!! NOT!! super job, good luck keeping rubber on rear tires!
08-25-2014, 10:47 PM
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I started wetsanding the front end today.
08-26-2014, 12:39 AM
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It's wicked friggn awesome
08-26-2014, 01:26 AM
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I started wetsanding the front end today.
Wet-sanding the front end!!!!!!!!!
I'm going to need sunglasses to look at the final photos!!!!!
08-26-2014, 05:45 AM
Racer
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Sunglasses may not do it, may need welding goggles!!!! Outstanding!!!
08-26-2014, 06:38 AM
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Man, that is going to be one wicked Vette. Gorgeous blue color.
BK3
08-26-2014, 05:33 PM
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man, that thing is sweeeeeet!!!!
08-26-2014, 06:27 PM
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I got to see this this in person
08-26-2014, 06:35 PM
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Thanks everyone. It turned out nice, I'm really happy with it. Back to wetsanding.
08-26-2014, 07:08 PM
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08-26-2014, 07:20 PM
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What are the two things used for that look like plumb bobs in the first and second pictures on post 2985?
08-26-2014, 11:29 PM
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What are the two things used for that look like plumb bobs in the first and second pictures on post 2985?
To get a reference for the stripe down the car.
08-23-2014, 08:00 PM
