Matte Black Makeover Progress (not for dialup)
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Melting Slicks
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Matte Black Makeover Progress (not for dialup)
UPDATED WITH NEW PICS 1-28-08, on the last page
Didn't want to hijack the original matte black thread any more, so I'll start this one... I decided to paint my '85 carbed Vette matte black as it's kind of a "no nonsense" look I'm going after. What follows is the "cliff notes" version of the job.
Here's the way it was when I bought it. We called it the "Schlep Vette" (for obvious reasons).. pretty tired looking, sagging/warped bumper covers, and the right rear quarter panel had some UPS truck damage.
Closeup of the damage area:
Cut in a new piece from a parts car and bonded it in place with SMC panel-bond adhesive:
Rear of repaired section (used matting for strength..this'll never come off!):
Roughed in bodywork:
In primer, waiting for final block sanding:
Rest of the body:
And the hood (with Greenwood/MoldKraft C4R scoop):
Final paint and reassembly should be complete next week... just in time for it's first show (no pressure, right?). You don't have to disassemble a car for a decent paint job, but it certainly helps to do so for great results.
Pics to follow once it's painted.
Didn't want to hijack the original matte black thread any more, so I'll start this one... I decided to paint my '85 carbed Vette matte black as it's kind of a "no nonsense" look I'm going after. What follows is the "cliff notes" version of the job.
Here's the way it was when I bought it. We called it the "Schlep Vette" (for obvious reasons).. pretty tired looking, sagging/warped bumper covers, and the right rear quarter panel had some UPS truck damage.
Closeup of the damage area:
Cut in a new piece from a parts car and bonded it in place with SMC panel-bond adhesive:
Rear of repaired section (used matting for strength..this'll never come off!):
Roughed in bodywork:
In primer, waiting for final block sanding:
Rest of the body:
And the hood (with Greenwood/MoldKraft C4R scoop):
Final paint and reassembly should be complete next week... just in time for it's first show (no pressure, right?). You don't have to disassemble a car for a decent paint job, but it certainly helps to do so for great results.
Pics to follow once it's painted.
Last edited by RacerX70CC; Jan 28, 2008 at 02:13 PM.
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When I read the first post I thought "Ruh roh..." but after seeing the filler door I'm thinking this may look cool - kinda like a "stealth Vette" or something.
I'm anxious to see the results.
I'm anxious to see the results.
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Melting Slicks
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Besides.. I like using original GS emblems on my "ratty old '85" (ought to drive the diaper wipers crazy!)
Last edited by RacerX70CC; Jan 10, 2008 at 04:43 PM.
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