Topic: Got my car back!!!!
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Lifetime MemberElma, WA - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
Posts: 692
Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
L-48 Auto
#'s matching
Red 1970 LT-1
Convertible
#'s matching
So I was going to be gone for a couple weeks and thought it would be a good time to have something done to my baby.
So I had the front grill, (over the parking lights), and front bumper repainted.
Then put on a new front spoiler as the old one was split and chipped up pretty good.
I had some concerns about matching the paint but the place I took it I had alot of trust in.
Got the car back today and MAN DOES IT LOOK GREAT!
One of them deals where ya wish ya had taken before and after shots.
He even painted the plates behind the grills so it was all nice and clean.
The paint matched perfect and they buffed the whole car so it would all shine.
I am pleased beyond my expectations. (Thats always a good thing).
And to think all they wanted was money.
What a deal.
So I had the front grill, (over the parking lights), and front bumper repainted.
Then put on a new front spoiler as the old one was split and chipped up pretty good.
I had some concerns about matching the paint but the place I took it I had alot of trust in.
Got the car back today and MAN DOES IT LOOK GREAT!
One of them deals where ya wish ya had taken before and after shots.
He even painted the plates behind the grills so it was all nice and clean.
The paint matched perfect and they buffed the whole car so it would all shine.
I am pleased beyond my expectations. (Thats always a good thing).
And to think all they wanted was money.
What a deal.
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glad it all turned out for you thanks for sharing.....Pic of your car looks GREAT
Steve, Lifetime Member #129
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
Thats great Jon, now you should post a link in the tab on the top of page under mechanic directories for a good paint shop.
good to hear from you,
miss you on the last to outings
Larry
good to hear from you,
miss you on the last to outings
Larry
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 20214
Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Glad to hear it turned out well, Jon!!
Joel Adams
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Great, I always enjoy new stuff.
Brian - NCM Lifetime Member
73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System
Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
Lifetime MemberElma, WA - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
Posts: 692
Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
L-48 Auto
#'s matching
Red 1970 LT-1
Convertible
#'s matching
Thanks folks, this was the 1st time I had anything done like that to the car and no matter what, one worries that when you get it back you hear something like "We had a heck of a time getting that paint to match" kind of deal.
One of them things where you stand there trying to convince yourself "No really, it looks good, kinda".
Its still the original bumper so this was not as easy as a new one.
So when I saw it I just went "whoa, thats awesome!"
Larry, it was Butch at Classy Chassis in Summit lake.
He aint cheap but he does GREAT work and understands whats important to me and how I view my car.
See to me we are touching up a piece of great American art and I want someone who understands what great American art should look like.
One of them things where you stand there trying to convince yourself "No really, it looks good, kinda".
Its still the original bumper so this was not as easy as a new one.
So when I saw it I just went "whoa, thats awesome!"
Larry, it was Butch at Classy Chassis in Summit lake.
He aint cheap but he does GREAT work and understands whats important to me and how I view my car.
See to me we are touching up a piece of great American art and I want someone who understands what great American art should look like.
That's great news Jon. Love it when a plan comes together. Especially for such a SWEET RED ride.
Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5188
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
I am to the point now where I don't even ask my painter how much anymore.He has painted so many things for me over the years that I know he is going to treat me fair and do a good job..
Glad you fond someone who you can trust as well. It ain't easy!
Glad you fond someone who you can trust as well. It ain't easy!
Great to hear that Jon 
but ......................... 
but .........................
Just Kidding 
If you got pictures send'em to me and I can post'em up for ya.
If you got pictures send'em to me and I can post'em up for ya.MARK
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