These are flat black, wet still in these pics
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All new steering going in
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another set of latches, this set for the L88 hood...all new steering going in

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these have since been painted in a mix of gold and silver to resemble a zinc goldish / chromate type look

wheels blasted
https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...98176454_n.jpg

in self etching prime
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh........pics of fresh metal........does wonders for my eyes!

more updates

in prime and fresh black on inside
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more coats of semi gloss black going on
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...73606901_n.jpg

all new steering, new pump, valve, cylinder, hoses
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done in the 'right' Argent Silver
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At the old speed shop where I worked for many years mounting up the tires, the tires are basically new, just dirty. All balanced out perfect.

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As we say down South......."They cleaned up real nice!"


:thumbs:



(Does the paint have that very-slight green tint to it when it dries?)

Believe it or not, big progress, all mechanical parts updated, all new steering shocks, brakes, lines, on its wheels first time in two years. Now on to rolling it outside to bleed the brakes.

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...60&oe=5443AE86

another shot

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I just found your update...(yes....I'm s-l-o-w!)....

It's good to see it on all four again!



:woohoo:

getting there...

re-sprayed

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...3d13521c7e1ecf

thinking about getting back on this for the last push.....building garage now at my place

Looking forward to it.:thumbs: