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Apr 28, 2015 | 02:11 AM

seanwowo

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Vette on a Dime

Found an 84 in a junk yard and felt she deserved a new life. Im restoring it on a budget...per say. Im. a 3-M preferred vinyl installer, so shes gonna be all wrapped in vinyl. Main body...3-m 1080 Matte Metallic Red. Wheels and stripes, 3-m 1080 Matte Dark GraY. Roof and interior 3-m l080 Carbon Fiber. Pics are up to date and I will add as I go....

In the yard....

Off the flat bed

De-molded

Wheels all wrapped in 1080 Matte Dark Gray...

After....fuel sending unit, pads,rotors, KYB s all 4 corners, new set wheels and tires, major tune up and exhaust work....Sounds like she just rolled off the assembly line in 83... (build date it 6- 83)

Weatherstrip. ...ughhh

Wrap color preview

Dash done....even made my own spec plate....stay tuned

Sand, sand, sand

Last edited by seanwowo; Apr 28, 2015 at 02:27 AM.

Apr 28, 2015 | 05:10 AM

Dt86

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Nice to see another early C4 rescued. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Apr 28, 2015 | 06:29 AM

Paul Workman

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Nice to see another early C4 rescued. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Apr 28, 2015 | 06:37 AM

Lloyd Smale

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cant wait to see it finished

Apr 28, 2015 | 06:47 AM

crowz

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Love resto threads and LOVE it when a vette is saved.

Apr 28, 2015 | 07:17 AM

Joe C

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Love resto threads and LOVE it when a vette is saved.

Apr 28, 2015 | 08:06 AM

seanwowo

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Roof before

Roof before....

After roof...

Apr 28, 2015 | 09:14 AM

JackDidley

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That roof looks great. How much would one pay to have a car wrapped ? Just the wrap, not including all the prep work you have there.

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Apr 28, 2015 | 09:18 AM

antfarmer2

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That roof looks great. How much would one pay to have a car wrapped ? Just the wrap, not including all the prep work you have there.

I just did my roof like that take a look at vivvid wrap they have a sale on a kit for $250.00 3M is twice the price read the reviews vivvid was my choice

Last edited by antfarmer2; Apr 28, 2015 at 10:15 AM.

Apr 28, 2015 | 09:23 AM

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tbirdsps

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You are so brave. Glad you are rescuing an otherwise forgotten vette.

Apr 28, 2015 | 09:40 AM

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FASTAZU

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Great work, Can't wait to see the next round of Pic's

Apr 28, 2015 | 09:42 AM

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seanwowo

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That roof looks great. How much would one pay to have a car wrapped ? Just the wrap, not including all the prep work you have there.

We charge anywhere from $2500.00 - $5000.00 depending on the vehicle and how much we have to get involved with trim, handles, bumpers, etc. Thanks

Apr 28, 2015 | 02:28 PM

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JD Shredds

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Nothing quite like a Vette resurrection if you ask me. Good luck on a challenging but rewarding project.

Apr 28, 2015 | 09:38 PM

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seanwowo

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Hood and bumper in primer....ready for wrap this weekend...

Apr 28, 2015 | 09:58 PM

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antfarmer2

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Hood and bumper in primer....ready for wrap this weekend...

Is that enough time for the primer to cure

Apr 28, 2015 | 10:37 PM

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pezter22

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Nice project.

Apr 28, 2015 | 11:38 PM

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johnnymo63

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Thank you for saving another piece of history.

Got any interior or engine pics?

I love the resto-threads.

Apr 28, 2015 | 11:39 PM

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3JsVette

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The "wrap" that's already finished looks great. The wheel detail is unbelievable!
I look forward to seeing the finished product.
Thanks for saving another '84.