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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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Stan, Bruiser sure is a reflection of your talent. I have seen some nice paint
on a lot of show cars but I don't remember any this nice. You definitely have
the ability to lay down some liquid mirror.



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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Hello Doug
Your car is beyond words the craftsmanship of the flares is like nothing I have ever seen and the paint is like glass.
To say nice car is an underestimate it’s just perfect!
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by riggs 74
Stan, Bruiser sure is a reflection of your talent. I have seen some nice paint
on a lot of show cars but I don't remember any this nice. You definitely have
the ability to lay down some liquid mirror.



Riggs.
Thank you.

A paint job is only as good as the bodywork under it. One of my guys painted the car, not me.(cant take the credit for that one). I did the bodywork.

I am just a mudslinger


The biggest misconception about paintjobs(and subsequent work they require) that most people fail to grasp, is that the prep work requires the most time, not the act of painting itself.

A car can be painted in a couple of days if you dont do prep work. Of course the results will reflect the time spent.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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Maaco has a discount on their Executive Special now...299.00 and worth every penny!
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Doug,
I didn't realize mirrors came in blue... Great job, I can't wait to see it in person!!!
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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Hi Stan,
I've been watching in silence.
NICE!!!
Regards,
Alan
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi Stan,
I've been watching in silence.
NICE!!!
Regards,
Alan
Alan, your support in our projects is always appreciated.
Thank you.

Last edited by Road-Race Vette; Jan 14, 2010 at 12:44 PM.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Very nice! Are the sidepipes going back on?
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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Gorgeous car...
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by CorvetteDave01
Very nice! Are the sidepipes going back on?

Yes. They got a little scratched up and Doug has been refinishing them and they will be on soon.
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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Hi guys, was under the weather and out of town.

Tranny is out of the car and off to be rebuilt. We are developing a punch list for what's left to go which isn't short but is a finite list now. Ordering new Bogart wheels, slicks and skinnies which should make a pretty picture.

Mike Dyer started the cleaning and straightening in my garage before he left. What a good guy!


















Now we wait.



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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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Spectacular Doug!

Does the speedo go high enough though?
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Road-Race Vette
Alan, your support in our projects is always appreciated.
Thank you.
I see on here that you made the fender flares. I am looing to put some on my 78. How much would it cost to get a pair made?
That is one NICE looking Vette
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Looking good! I have the Cobalts in my Camaro..they get super bright at night...have to turn the dimmer way down, lol
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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Snowman, so awesome! Looks like that hardtop came out good too!
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 63_GrandSport
I see on here that you made the fender flares. I am looing to put some on my 78. How much would it cost to get a pair made?
That is one NICE looking Vette
Recommend you send a private message to Stan (Road-Race Vette).

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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Roco71
Hello Doug
Your car is beyond words the craftsmanship of the flares is like nothing I have ever seen and the paint is like glass.
To say nice car is an underestimate it’s just perfect!
Scott
Thanks Scott. It took a village, more time and money than I thought but I am very pleased as it is turning out. Will be a while before I am ready to take on another project....plan to enjoy showing and racing Bruiser this year.

Doug
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by wan2run
Looking good! I have the Cobalts in my Camaro..they get super bright at night...have to turn the dimmer way down, lol
So far they don't seem to want to dim. And they ARE bright! How did you hook them up so they would dim?

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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by eagle275
Snowman, so awesome! Looks like that hardtop came out good too!
Thanks it really did. Got a good deal, headliner and clamps were all in good shape. While I did the sanding to remove all the old paint, Stan did the skimming and sanding....made that top perfect!

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