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Electron Blue paint results
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C6 the C5 of tomorrow
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Electron Blue paint results
I've been reminded that I need to post pictures of my car now that it's finally painted.
I started this in 2006, finished painting last fall, finished (am I ever really finished) wet sanding and buffing over the winter.
Finally got some good pictures of it out side. I still need to finish the wiper cover.
And YES I know my mirror is crooked
The car used to be white.
I started this in 2006, finished painting last fall, finished (am I ever really finished) wet sanding and buffing over the winter.
Finally got some good pictures of it out side. I still need to finish the wiper cover.
And YES I know my mirror is crooked
The car used to be white.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Congratulations on a beautiful job. 
BTW, is that a GMC motorhome in the background, and if so what model and layout? Despite having had a number of Bluebirds and Roadtreks in the family over the years, I've always liked them.
BTW, is that a GMC motorhome in the background, and if so what model and layout? Despite having had a number of Bluebirds and Roadtreks in the family over the years, I've always liked them.
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Keith
Beautiful color and a kick azz paint job. It really pops out in the sun!!Interesting stance there on the hilly grass
I like how the front tire pulls into the fender.
Hope to see your car at a show this year, if I can ever get away long enough to actually make it to one.......
Beautiful color and a kick azz paint job. It really pops out in the sun!!Interesting stance there on the hilly grass
I like how the front tire pulls into the fender.Hope to see your car at a show this year, if I can ever get away long enough to actually make it to one.......
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C6 the C5 of tomorrow
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 6,665
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Thanks everyone!
It actually turned out pretty good, there are a couple of minor issues, but only I can see them.
Skunk;
Yep, it's a 1975 GMC. Used to be a Royale, but was redone in 2002 I think, so it's a little nicer inside. I think they are like '57 Chevys, everyone seems to like them!
But they are small, old, and take a LOT of work to keep up.
I'm rebuilding the engine, it's a real PITA to find Olds parts.
But just think how cool it will be towing the Vette to Carsile behind the GMC
It actually turned out pretty good, there are a couple of minor issues, but only I can see them.
Skunk;
Yep, it's a 1975 GMC. Used to be a Royale, but was redone in 2002 I think, so it's a little nicer inside. I think they are like '57 Chevys, everyone seems to like them!
But they are small, old, and take a LOT of work to keep up.
I'm rebuilding the engine, it's a real PITA to find Olds parts.
But just think how cool it will be towing the Vette to Carsile behind the GMC
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C6 the C5 of tomorrow
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 6,665
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
In those pics I had cut my springs a little too far, The tires were rubbing the fender. I have since replaced the springs with 550lb springs, so it's about an inch or two higher.
Actually the pictures don't do the paint justice. It looks a lot better in person, very deep and bright with lots of metallic and pearl. I think it was almost worth it!
Actually the pictures don't do the paint justice. It looks a lot better in person, very deep and bright with lots of metallic and pearl. I think it was almost worth it!
Keith
Beautiful color and a kick azz paint job. It really pops out in the sun!!Interesting stance there on the hilly grass I like how the front tire pulls into the fender.
Hope to see your car at a show this year, if I can ever get away long enough to actually make it to one.......
Beautiful color and a kick azz paint job. It really pops out in the sun!!Interesting stance there on the hilly grass
I like how the front tire pulls into the fender.Hope to see your car at a show this year, if I can ever get away long enough to actually make it to one.......
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Long Island New York
Electron Blue is an awesome color, one of my favorites. It looks good on chrome bumper cars and C5's. I thought about doing my car in that color but I don't think it looks as good on rubber bumper cars. Your car looks great, nice job!
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C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Nope, it had out the back exhaust when I bought it. I filled in the valance panels the right way (a straight seam) and have never looked back!
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C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota