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Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Joined: 1/17/2005
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Vette(s): '75 Stingray Coupe - 350 Bored, Edelbrock Alum. Heads, Performer Intake/ Carb., Harland Sharp Roller Rockers, MSD Ign., XE Comp. Cam, Pete Jackson Gear Drive, Hooker Headers, Side Pipes, TH400, 3000 RPM Stall and 3.55 Rear Gears
They are using DA sanders and block sanding all the way. It had three coats of paint to remove.The paint booth is a downdraft and Hermetically Sealed and controlled environment. Looks pretty fancy with two little windows. I am having a three stage paint put on it with two colors. 2008 Crystal Red Met. and Glossy Black Stripe. Primer, base coat, mid coat then clear coat. The paint being used will be Martin Senour Urethane Enamel.
You guys have good eyes the fender corners were done poorly in the past and he decided to cut them out. The whole front end and rear end will be reseated and fitted. Additionally new chrome rear deck grills, fuel door, tail light conversion, seat belts, paint brake calipers and add side mirror. Also he is fixing quite a few other things, every time I ask him if he can fix something he says sure. Quite agreeable guy, I asked him if the price has changed and he said no. He told me he will let me know if anything will cost more. I guess he figured on most of the work. We talked about the Motion Type Stripe and he will be doing that also.
Gene 2008-03-09 00:17:46
You guys have good eyes the fender corners were done poorly in the past and he decided to cut them out. The whole front end and rear end will be reseated and fitted. Additionally new chrome rear deck grills, fuel door, tail light conversion, seat belts, paint brake calipers and add side mirror. Also he is fixing quite a few other things, every time I ask him if he can fix something he says sure. Quite agreeable guy, I asked him if the price has changed and he said no. He told me he will let me know if anything will cost more. I guess he figured on most of the work. We talked about the Motion Type Stripe and he will be doing that also.
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Gene,
It is going to be fantastic.
I hope to see it in person when I come to Fort Wayne in June.
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That's how I stripped mine Gene. Da, & block, block & block &................. RED!!! VERY GOOD CHOICE I MIGHT SAY!!
Sounds like A Real Great Job! I can't wait to see the finished product.Redwingvette 2008-03-10 05:12:43
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Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Joined: 1/17/2005
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Vette(s): '75 Stingray Coupe - 350 Bored, Edelbrock Alum. Heads, Performer Intake/ Carb., Harland Sharp Roller Rockers, MSD Ign., XE Comp. Cam, Pete Jackson Gear Drive, Hooker Headers, Side Pipes, TH400, 3000 RPM Stall and 3.55 Rear Gears
Some new pictures showing the progress. Pretty close to being ready to prime. All the body parts are fitted except I asked them to fill the gaps on the doors a little more. Hopefully I will get the Vette back around the middle of April.
http://picasaweb.google.com/vette.kelley/Vette?authkey=mEoi7tltMoU
Gene 2008-03-22 13:17:50
http://picasaweb.google.com/vette.kelley/Vette?authkey=mEoi7tltMoU
Very nice Gene. Looks very familiar. Can't wait to see it in June.
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Vette(s): 1972 Targa Blue, T-Top, Saddle leather, 350 auto,numbers match, all original except '69 factory side exhaust.
Previously owned: 1969 427, 390hp, 4sp, Riverside Gold coupe, factory side exhaust
Looks great, Gene! How did you strip the paint? Chemical? Block sand? Did you have to fill in where the panels are bonded together on the fenders? My 72 is showing lines on all 4 fenders and across the back. I'll be watching this project. Good luck!!
Dean
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Looking good Gene! Hopefully I'm not far behind you!
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Lifetime MemberLodi, WI - USA
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Looks great, Gene! How did you strip the paint? Chemical? Block sand? Did you have to fill in where the panels are bonded together on the fenders? My 72 is showing lines on all 4 fenders and across the back. I'll be watching this project. Good luck!!
Dean
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I just realized that my questions about stripping were answered by Gene in an above post.
Sorry 'bout that.
Sorry 'bout that. click on either image for larger view
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If I come by early in my truck can I borrow the hood before you ruin it with that green paint? It would look so nice in black.....
She's startin to take shape..... seein those pics reminded me of how much dust gets into the places you don't want it. I was forever and a day cleanin out the engine compartment!
You will be asking yourself why you didn't try to cover it up some when you get started....... aaaaaarrrrggghhh!
She's startin to take shape..... seein those pics reminded me of how much dust gets into the places you don't want it. I was forever and a day cleanin out the engine compartment!
You will be asking yourself why you didn't try to cover it up some when you get started....... aaaaaarrrrggghhh!
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