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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 10:02 AM
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Hey team,
For those of you that have followed my posts over the last year and a half, thank you! She is finally finished for the most part. There are still some little things to do but she has come a LONG way from where she was when I got her. A lot of time, a LOT of money, and labor went in and I am pleased with how she turned out. That being said, I snuck out early this morning as the sun was coming up and snapped some creative photos. Enjoy and let me know what you think!























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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 10:08 AM
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Shines nice, what else did you do to her, to make gleam, what does the engine compartment and inside look like!
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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 10:19 AM
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Shines nice, what else did you do to her, to make gleam, what does the engine compartment and inside look like!
I wet sanded the entire car, cut, and buffed the entire paint job. It's not perfect but looks great from 5 feet. I will be sure to get some pics of the interior and engine bay this afternoon! As for what I used after the buffing was done, check out this video!



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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 1bdvet
Shines nice, what else did you do to her, to make gleam, what does the engine compartment and inside look like!
@1bdvet I updated the original post to include shots of the interior and engine bay as well. Thanks for the compliments, enjoy!
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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 12:56 PM
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Well done!
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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 01:48 PM
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Congratulations on a job well done.
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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 06:44 PM
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Looks great!
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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 10:03 PM
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Looks great. I'm sure that was a lot of hard work!

I like the radio install -- blends in well with the dash.

Enjoy it
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Came out amazing! Job well done! Now have some happy sMiles with it!
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 06:42 AM
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looks pretty sharp. Fish bitting?

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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 07:59 AM
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I think the car looks amazing!! You've done an awesome job with the car!
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 09:13 AM
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Beautiful car. She turned out great.
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 09:38 AM
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I love these pictures!
Followed as you put in a LOT of work.
The car really stands out.
Congrats on getting here!
Enjoy it!
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ghoastrider1
looks pretty sharp. Fish bitting?
@ghoastrider1 Not sure, I find fishing boring... I'd rather be driving!
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by puterami
I love these pictures!
Followed as you put in a LOT of work.
The car really stands out.
Congrats on getting here!
Enjoy it!
Thanks for the kudos, I appreciate it!
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 11:34 AM
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Very nice looking Vette! Good work!
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LOOKS better than new
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 01:53 PM
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Lookin good AO
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 04:00 PM
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Great looking car. Don't you just love Corvettes?
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