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Post by drwingtipshoes on Sept 9, 2010 16:46:58 GMT -5
Looks good! You gonna enamel the dash or go with the faux wood?
Now I know where to come for rust repair!
Also glad to see you're NOT filling in the passenger side Ghia emblem dimple! (Like they did on my blue one!).
Keep us posted...
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Post by vw1s on Sept 9, 2010 16:57:12 GMT -5
The dash will be painted with the rest of the car. Hopefully within the next few days.
Rust repair is something most production body shops won't touch. They would rather pull off a fender, and replace it with a new fender, then on to the next car.
I can't stand doing bodywork, but, I must share my talent!
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Post by vdubdriver on Sept 9, 2010 18:40:18 GMT -5
It looks fantastic Patrick. I'm glad to see that your father-in-law's friend did not install the Studebaker nose on it!!  Do you remember him saying that when I dropped the Ghia off? I also feel very fortunate that you are sharing your talent! Thank you! Brian |
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Post by vw1s on Sept 9, 2010 21:33:23 GMT -5
It looks fantastic Patrick. I'm glad to see that your father-in-law's friend did not install the Studebaker nose on it!! Do you remember him saying that when I dropped the Ghia off? I also feel very fortunate that you are sharing your talent! Thank you! Brian Thanks Brian! Now I don't have to e-mail you the pics! ;D Father-in-law was looking at it today, he thinks I should chop the top and drop a 302 in the front...  More work on it tomorrow, hoping to get color on it before the end of the weekend! |
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Post by drwingtipshoes on Sept 10, 2010 8:13:16 GMT -5
Maybe we should talk about my yellow coupe this w/e as long as you're in "Ghia mode". She's got a little more bondo in her than I'd like - but I'm not sure I even wanna keep her. Prefer '71s and I've got a line on one that looks good.
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Post by barndoor on Sept 10, 2010 20:40:14 GMT -5
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Post by vw1s on Sept 11, 2010 6:56:31 GMT -5
I could have used a piece or two from that section, I didn't know you had it. Oh well, I fabbed the needed patch panels.
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Post by vw1s on Sept 22, 2010 16:28:52 GMT -5
A little teaser...  This is without the clearcoat, when that is done, it will sparkle like a holiday. |
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Post by vdubdriver on Sept 23, 2010 17:16:05 GMT -5
WOW!!!! Redfire Pearl Metallic!!!!! I'm sure the color will look better on the Ghia, than on the Mustang!  |
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Post by vw1s on Oct 8, 2010 14:03:52 GMT -5
WOW!!!! Redfire Pearl Metallic!!!!! I'm sure the color will look better on the Ghia, than on the Mustang! For sure!! Clear is down! Decklid, hood, and doors are on and aligned. Next will be wetsand and polish, then on to final assembly! |
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Post by dansam on Oct 8, 2010 15:28:43 GMT -5
Thatsa hellova lota work.
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Post by vw1s on Oct 9, 2010 14:55:23 GMT -5
Thatsa hellova lota work. Yup! Ok, wetsanding has begun. In order to keep the finished product a surprise for the owner (vdubdriver) I am only going to post close pics. Roof, after clear, before wetsanding and polish.  Notice that sparkle from all the 'flake! Driver's door after clear, before wetsanding and polish.  Notice the reflection, THAT'S ME! Once again, this is before wetsand and polish, it gets even better! Dash, after clear, before wetsand and polish.  If you want an omelette, you have to break some eggs, so, I broke some eggs... Driver's door AFTER wetsanding, BEFORE polishing.  Next, a 2 step polish job to really make it sparkle. That should take place tomorrow!!! |
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Post by dansam on Oct 9, 2010 21:13:00 GMT -5
Paint looks awsome.
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Post by vdubdriver on Oct 19, 2010 14:23:59 GMT -5
Patrick - The paint looks fantastic; what a transformation on that Driver's door! Your reflection in the door is a true reflection of your talent. ;D I'm glad you decided only to post close-up pics; it has added to the excitement. A little like being on the show "Overhauling" with Chip Foose. I may have to bring a defibrillator to keep my wifes heart in sync when she sees the car! She is extremely excited after seeing the pictures! I'm having fun teasing her about her giddy anticipation.
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Post by Dustin on Oct 19, 2010 18:44:57 GMT -5
Looking good Patrick so when do we start on my Limo?
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Do you remember him saying that when I dropped the Ghia off?
