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My brother and father showed up to give me a hand. I wanted to roll it out, Bro wanted a video running up and down the street. Almost forgot to check the lugnuts,, whew. Too excited, all 4 of us,,,Andy fired quickly and ran really good! I love the brake brace,,,Thanks Stan.

The big "D" has been sent!

Really phenomenal. Make sure you print an 8x10 and put it on the windshield for shows. People need to see what can be done. Would be great if you could park the finished car in the exact same spot and duplicate the first photo.

So what's needed to finish it? Stephen and I are going to clean out both garages and his storage space and get it all up on here and Ebay. You get first dibs.

last pic shows off sexy front flare!
make sure you post in the before/after thread
i want to see all of the side trim on
what did you use for the license plate holes up front?

dbrick wrote:Really phenomenal. Make sure you print an 8x10 and put it on the windshield for shows. People need to see what can be done. Would be great if you could park the finished car in the exact same spot and duplicate the first photo.
GOOD IDEA

So what's needed to finish it? Stephen and I are going to clean out both garages and his storage space and get it all up on here and Ebay. You get first dibs.

HOOD RELEASE KNOB SET SCREW (UNLESS ITS THE SAME AS THE HEADLITE SWITCH),SIDE MOULDING CLIPS, (LIKE QTY 14), NICE REAR BUMPER.

IM STILL GOING THRU BOXES AND BABY FOOD JARS FOR INTERIOR STUFF.
ILL FINISH THE INTERIOR NEXT YEAR, WHEN I GET THE TOP FRAME ALL SORTED.

THANKS DAVE

Alvin wrote:last pic shows off sexy front flare!
make sure you post in the before/after thread
i want to see all of the side trim on
what did you use for the license plate holes up front?

I HAD THE PLATE ON ANDY "BEFORE". TINY ROUND PLASTIC PLUGS AND TINY CHROME SCREWS. YOU ARE SHARP!!! I TOTALLY FORGOT THERE WERE FASTENERS IN THERE. THERE ARE 4 HOLES THOUGH, ILL PROBABLY RUN THE PLATE IN KELOWNA.

692000 wrote:The big "D" has been sent!

picked up a couple sheets of 1500, wow that stuff cuts fast, I must have been using the same piece of 1200 for the last 20 years. sanded one more time with 2000. Polished twice with 3m rubbing compound, then twice with the machine polish. shiny. still seems to be missing something,,,


I think I found it

Garm wrote:All I can say is.. wow. I waxed one half of my hood today. Suddenly, I don't feel special.

Have you considered wet sanding one spot with some 2000? There may be minimal "damage" under the spots. like fingernail size. Not sure about Cali, but most paint stores can match paint and put it in a spray can. Take them the cowl grille. prolly 12 bucks a can. I bought some "mismatch" for 50 cents a can, painted my chrome clips and grille clips with it.

Really nice, congrats on all your hard work. Is the paint all cured now or still gassing off? I was told no waxing for at least 3 mo after a paint, what is your opinion on that re your car?

Linda

Linda wrote:Really nice, congrats on all your hard work. Is the paint all cured now or still gassing off? I was told no waxing for at least 3 mo after a paint, what is your opinion on that re your car?

Linda

still gassing. I can smell it when polishing. In the past, Ive been reluctant to wax within the first year. Then, I'll give it a good Polish, Glaze, wax, and never touch it again
There must be a fresh paint detailer product out there. I use meguiars quick detailer on drivers, spray on wipe off, lasts a couple of washings, doesnt discolor rubber. I have never used it on new paint.

692000 wrote:The big "D" has been sent!

Its beautiful!
A ride? heck ill toss yuh the key!
but you must put your left elbow on your right knee, stick your pinky in your ear, close one eye,,,,and he'll fire right up!!

dbrick wrote:Would be great if you could park the finished car in the exact same spot and duplicate the first photo.
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DONE

^OK, so when do we see the shots??

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Looking really sweet! Where are you at now? Need any little bits? Winshield looks nice w/trim....do you have lowered springs in there?