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Nov 11, 2009 | 09:42 AM

#41

67tripwr

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Sweet!

I know what you have been going through!

Nov 21, 2009 | 07:18 PM

#42

RobRace10

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Well I picked up my car from Marklein Autobody in Dodgeville Wi, all of the paint is done accept for a splash of Silver on the hood. No hurry as I have lots to work on now. But the paint work is fantastic.

A few pictures:

1) A reminder how I got it 4-1/2 years ago:

2) As of today:

Nov 21, 2009 | 08:31 PM

#43

Jclgodale3

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slick@ss paint!

Nov 21, 2009 | 09:13 PM

#44

silver69

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Most impressive.
You have done a fantastic job,looking forward to seeing it completed.

Nov 21, 2009 | 09:50 PM

#45

682XLR8

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From: Central Michigan

You're doing an incredible job on your 69 Rob

I know well the feeling of getting the car back from the paint shop and all the re-assembly work ahead. Just wait till you get to drive it for the first time!

Nov 21, 2009 | 10:58 PM

#46

onaqwst

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might want to put heat shields between your pipes and mono spring in the back....

nice car .....

Nov 21, 2009 | 11:06 PM

#47

riggs 74

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From: springfield ohio

You have got to be so proud, You have done a awesome job.
That is a beautiful, stunning car, and your not even done with
it. The black and aluminum look so good together.

Keep up the hard work and the post with photo's

Thanks.

Riggs.

Nov 22, 2009 | 12:37 AM

#48

Aggitated Monkey

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Excellent!

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Nov 22, 2009 | 12:59 AM

#49

GPGG70

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You have got to be pumped up when you look at that car now. I know I am. That car there is why I want to paint my vert black. Keep the updates coming when you have the time. Thanks for sharing.

Nov 23, 2009 | 12:39 AM

#50

OMF

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Wow!!....what a transformation....I becha you feel like a proud papa

Nov 23, 2009 | 02:04 AM

#51

rajsid

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Wow.. this is a great project thread.

Nov 23, 2009 | 12:11 PM

#52

RobRace10

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Didn't get to much done Sunday, lots of projects for the wife in preparation for the Holiday festivities, but I was able to get a few things done. Wiper door mechanism put in, painted astro vent area, chrome deck lid vents, rear letters on, re-painted the gas door emblem, rear wire harness and cleanup and install of the tail lights.

I think antenna, alarm lock and horn, rear valance and dynamat will be next.

Last edited by RobRace10; Nov 23, 2009 at 12:20 PM.

Nov 23, 2009 | 12:57 PM

#53

70BBvert

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Wow - that looks fantastic

can't wait to get there myself

Jim

Nov 29, 2009 | 11:04 PM

#54

RobRace10

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This weekend I worked on the Dynamat and installed the Antenna. Both took longer than I figured. The Dynaliner should reduce the road noise and hopefully any squeaks and rattles. Next I'll add some 1/8" Dynaliner as a heat barrier and I also have some much thicker thermal barrier that I have in the real high heat areas over where the exhaust runs.

Nov 30, 2009 | 07:52 PM

#55

Tony24

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Your doing a great job. Just wish I had time to spend on my projects.

Dec 1, 2009 | 02:20 AM

#56

demonx

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Damn --- that is wicked!

You almost have me convinced to go black myself!

Dec 1, 2009 | 07:49 AM

#57

69ragvette

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69 vette

what hood are you going to use?I am thinking of using my flat hood and glassing in a stinger on it but I am running sm block if black /silver stinger or daytona yellow/blk stinger.your car raises the bar for a lot of guys

Dec 1, 2009 | 08:20 AM

#58

vette.mix

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WOW! looking good

Dec 1, 2009 | 08:47 AM

#59

RobRace10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 69ragvette

I have two hoods, an L88 and a BB hood. and had them both painted. The L88 I added a silver strip similar to what Road-Race Vette (Stan) used on a couple of black cars he did.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...t-is-pics.html
I was going to do red, but at the last minute I changed to a silver because I really have no other red on the car. The BB hood is just solid black.

I had some concerns I would not like the L88 hood so I have a choice once it is done.