Leaving For Paint Today
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Leaving For Paint Today
I loaded my car on the back of the truck to get it painted this morning. Finally, the red hood will match the rest of the car. I removed most of the paint in the garage using a razor blade. It came off really easy and took me about 2 hours a night for about a week. Glad to see it going. I asked the painter if I could come and take pics of the progress and he was all for it. Stay tuned for more details........
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[Modified by Eddie 70, 9:26 PM 2/11/2004]
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[Modified by Eddie 70, 9:26 PM 2/11/2004]
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Re: Leaving For Paint Today (Eddie 70)
Congrats Eddie! Trust me when I say that your stomach will be in your throat the first time you see your car with a brand new shiny paint job. :cheers: I'm looking forward to seeing the pics.
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Re: Leaving For Paint Today (sb69coupe)
Sweet :thumbs: :thumbs: :party: :hurray: :hurray:
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Re: Leaving For Paint Today (Corz)
Never seen that done before.... Someone buys a used hood and paints the car to match the hood. :lolg:
Eddie, I'm sure it will come out great. I doubt you would bring to a shop that wouldn't do an excellent job. Can't wait to see pics. :thumbs:
Going YELLOW ? :D
[Modified by lotahp, 10:25 AM 2/13/2004]
Eddie, I'm sure it will come out great. I doubt you would bring to a shop that wouldn't do an excellent job. Can't wait to see pics. :thumbs:
Going YELLOW ? :D
[Modified by lotahp, 10:25 AM 2/13/2004]
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Re: Leaving For Paint Today (paul67)
There are gonna be several black vettes around here one of these days! :)
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Re: Leaving For Paint Today (Budizzo)
You've been waiting for this a long time Eddie. It should be done just in time for the cruisin' season.
Did you have any trouble removing the front bumper & bumperettes? The nuts & bolts on mine seem to have rusted into one piece. :mad When I start to apply some real torque, the bumberettes start to bend. :eek:
Did you have any trouble removing the front bumper & bumperettes? The nuts & bolts on mine seem to have rusted into one piece. :mad When I start to apply some real torque, the bumberettes start to bend. :eek:
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Re: Leaving For Paint Today (Jughead)
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CONGRATS EDDIE!!!
what color will she be?
i cannt help but wonder why you didnt strip the hood and roof too??? :confused:
[Modified by SIGNGUY, 6:07 AM 2/14/2004]
CONGRATS EDDIE!!!
what color will she be?
i cannt help but wonder why you didnt strip the hood and roof too??? :confused:
[Modified by SIGNGUY, 6:07 AM 2/14/2004]
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Re: Leaving For Paint Today (Jughead)
Len, getting my bumpers off was a pretty iffy job. I did soak the bolts with penetrant several times. Try to loosen the bolt then tighten it just a little. Eventually I got it off. And yes, I remember it seeming to bend. I don't think you will bend the bumperette. That thing is pretty solid.