Finally looking like a vette!
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Drifting
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From: Dandridge TN
Finally looking like a vette!
Finally getting down to the nitty-gritty on this thing. Got her all sealed up this weekend and ready for the primer and paint. Thanks to Lars for writing his tips on painting that gave me the confidence to tackle this painting job. What do you guys think? There is more pics on my web sight.
Burning Brakes
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From: Johnston Iowa
Re: Finally looking like a vette! (Steve Adkins)
Steve looking very very good.
I hope to be at the same spot you are in December.
Just saving for the panels and sittin and waitin and sittin and waitin.
Can't wait to see more as things progress.
Did you first shoot the body with a 2 part epoxy to seal in the glass?
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
I hope to be at the same spot you are in December.
Just saving for the panels and sittin and waitin and sittin and waitin.
Can't wait to see more as things progress.
Did you first shoot the body with a 2 part epoxy to seal in the glass?
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Drifting
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From: Dandridge TN
Re: Finally looking like a vette! (James)
James, thanks for the compliment. I know how ya feel about saving. I have been saving for the past 5 years to get to this point. I used the DP series epoxy/sealer to seal the body. I have a few very little pin holes that I need to fill before I prime it. Hopefully I will have it ready to paint in a week or so.
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From: Thomson Georgia
Re: Finally looking like a vette! (Steve Adkins)
James, thanks for the compliment. I know how ya feel about saving. I have been saving for the past 5 years to get to this point. I used the DP series epoxy/sealer to seal the body. .
Melting Slicks
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From: Summerville SC
Re: Finally looking like a vette! (vettesite)
Looks good. The plastic is a nice touch! :jester
Be careful with plastic because it will let some of the paint overspray come off the plastic when the air pressure of the spray gun hits it! :yesnod: "Congratulations" it does look like you did a great job! :cheers:
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Drifting
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Re: Finally looking like a vette! (burners)
burners, thanks. Yes I have tons and tons of work into, but I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. :cheers:
Pat, thanks for the compliment.
Alwyn678, thanks. My rear clip had about 5 layers on it. Luckily it peeled right off with a razor blade.
Intimidator454, yea the plastic is going before I start with the base/clear. I will re-tape it with paper. Thanks for the heads-up!
Pat, thanks for the compliment.
Alwyn678, thanks. My rear clip had about 5 layers on it. Luckily it peeled right off with a razor blade.
Intimidator454, yea the plastic is going before I start with the base/clear. I will re-tape it with paper. Thanks for the heads-up!
Burning Brakes
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From: Reston VA
Re: Finally looking like a vette! (Steve Adkins)
Looking fantastic my friend. Mine was just in that stage. Now I am into the fun stuff of trying to bolt it back together with all the little things. Hang in there buddy your almost home.
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Drifting
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From: Dandridge TN
Re: Finally looking like a vette! (81vette)
Neil, thanks! How is yours going?
81vette, thanks! Patience, persistance, and dedication you can't go wrong!
ScubaJKD, thanks! I'm looking forward to the fun stuff as well. I am hoping that I am on the easy side of this project!
81vette, thanks! Patience, persistance, and dedication you can't go wrong!
ScubaJKD, thanks! I'm looking forward to the fun stuff as well. I am hoping that I am on the easy side of this project!
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Re: Finally looking like a vette! (Steve Adkins)
Lookin' like a vette again, Steve. Plastic ? I thought that was a new
self-adhesive clear coat. :lol:
I will be attempting the paint myself, also. Lars' paper is very helpful for
the do-it-yourselfer. Also, I have (luckily) friends that work in body shops.
Maybe by Spring, I'll be spraying sealer.
:seeya
self-adhesive clear coat. :lol:
I will be attempting the paint myself, also. Lars' paper is very helpful for
the do-it-yourselfer. Also, I have (luckily) friends that work in body shops.
Maybe by Spring, I'll be spraying sealer.
:seeya
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Drifting
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From: Dandridge TN
Re: Finally looking like a vette! (Daves_rusty_75)
Dave, the plastic was free and will be replaced by paper when the color goes on! Follow Lars paper and you won't go wrong! :cheers:
