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Offline Stangly

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finally off to paint
« on: May 27, 2015, 03:22:49 PM »
I finished up the blocking on my first restoration project and plan to paint on June 1st.  It has been seven long and sometimes painful years to get to this point.  I want to thank everybody here who has generously offered their expertise and guidance.  Also a big thanks to the ones who have sold me parts.  I will make sure and post some pics once I have the car back together.

Thank you!

David,
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Offline CharlesTurner

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2015, 06:29:19 PM »
Hope the paint comes out nice!
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Offline Smokey 15

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2015, 06:47:15 PM »
 Some "before" pics would be cool, too.

Offline ruppstang

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2015, 11:55:54 PM »
I bet you are as excited as we are, hope to see some color next week.
Marty

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2015, 12:01:25 AM »
We are very excited I didn't think this day would ever come.  I have sanded so much the last few weeks I don't think I could be finger printed.  I will post some photos before paint and after.  Good luck with your paint Marty.
69 Sports Roof 302 2V (numbers matching)
Dearborn (June build date) Acapulco Blue
68 Coupe J-Code
San Jose (June build date) Sea Foam Green
2001 V6 Laser Red
2015 GT Deep Impact Blue

Offline DM_1964

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2015, 12:24:09 AM »
Goodluck on this very exciting time in your restoration!

Look forward to seeing the before and after pics ;)
Regards,
Dom
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Offline Stangly

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2015, 10:21:26 PM »
Here are before and after photos of my car I painted a few weeks ago.  I'm still having troubles believing it's painted.


After the last coat of paint

And here he is tucked away safe at home in the garage



Thanks again to everybody to get me to this point!
69 Sports Roof 302 2V (numbers matching)
Dearborn (June build date) Acapulco Blue
68 Coupe J-Code
San Jose (June build date) Sea Foam Green
2001 V6 Laser Red
2015 GT Deep Impact Blue

Offline DM_1964

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2015, 11:30:42 PM »
Turned out really really nice, sounds like you're over the moon too!
Regards,
Dom
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Offline Stangly

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2015, 11:41:53 PM »
Thanks the last few weeks have been pretty fun slowly putting it back together, hoping to be done by the middle of August.
69 Sports Roof 302 2V (numbers matching)
Dearborn (June build date) Acapulco Blue
68 Coupe J-Code
San Jose (June build date) Sea Foam Green
2001 V6 Laser Red
2015 GT Deep Impact Blue

Offline ruppstang

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2015, 11:42:17 PM »
Wow it looks just great! I have to admit I am just a bit partial to Acapulco blue. Have fun with the assembly.
Marty

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2015, 11:59:00 PM »
Wow it looks just great! I have to admit I am just a bit partial to Acapulco blue. Have fun with the assembly.
Marty

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Acapulco blue is so cool  8)
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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2015, 12:14:17 AM »
My wife absolutely loves the color.
69 Sports Roof 302 2V (numbers matching)
Dearborn (June build date) Acapulco Blue
68 Coupe J-Code
San Jose (June build date) Sea Foam Green
2001 V6 Laser Red
2015 GT Deep Impact Blue

Offline drummingrocks

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2015, 09:35:38 AM »
That looks great!  Very nicely done!   :D
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Offline Smokey 15

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2015, 10:32:02 AM »
 Looks great!  I know how excited you are. I'm in the interior install of a resto-mod myself. It is a Chevy though. (I can say "Chevy" on here without having armed thugs show up at my door, right?)  ;)
 I'm looking forward to seeing progress pics.  Here are a couple pics of what I'm up to just so you guys know I'm not a slacker:
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Offline rodster

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Re: finally off to paint
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2015, 11:29:03 AM »
Chevy?  Boooo.    ;D

Just kidding, looks great!  Real car guys can appreciate all makes and models.  ;)
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