chapdog105
Well-Known Member
Who said you can't put lipstick on a pig?
As you guys remember, this thing was rough as rough can be. 114,000 Michigan miles rusted out the entire rear half of this car. She's come a long way to say the least.
I went to check out the paint job today. It's not bad for a garage paint job, and I couldn't beat the price.
The black hood stripes are being put on tomorrow morning. I can bring her home tomorrow night or Friday at the latest.
The paint has a few dust spots that I could see while the car was under the lights. It looked like there was a lot at first, but most of the dust was on the top of the paint and wipes right off.
There are a couple alignment issues I want worked out before I bring her home. The drivers side quarter extension is off by about 1/8 inch and very noticeable. I told my body guy I'd like it fixed. I hope he can do something with it.
The hood is what it is. There are some waves in the metal, but it was in horrible shape to begin with. He spent of a lot of time straightening it out, and I'm happy with where it is. The stripes should hide a bit of that too.
The deck lid was also in really bad shape to start with. It has some alignment issues. It may be as good as it's going to get.
Check her out....
This is the quarter extension that isn't aligned correctly. I'm sure he'll do his best to make it right.
We sure have come a long way from this...
As you guys remember, this thing was rough as rough can be. 114,000 Michigan miles rusted out the entire rear half of this car. She's come a long way to say the least.
I went to check out the paint job today. It's not bad for a garage paint job, and I couldn't beat the price.
The black hood stripes are being put on tomorrow morning. I can bring her home tomorrow night or Friday at the latest.
The paint has a few dust spots that I could see while the car was under the lights. It looked like there was a lot at first, but most of the dust was on the top of the paint and wipes right off.
There are a couple alignment issues I want worked out before I bring her home. The drivers side quarter extension is off by about 1/8 inch and very noticeable. I told my body guy I'd like it fixed. I hope he can do something with it.
The hood is what it is. There are some waves in the metal, but it was in horrible shape to begin with. He spent of a lot of time straightening it out, and I'm happy with where it is. The stripes should hide a bit of that too.
The deck lid was also in really bad shape to start with. It has some alignment issues. It may be as good as it's going to get.
Check her out....
This is the quarter extension that isn't aligned correctly. I'm sure he'll do his best to make it right.
We sure have come a long way from this...
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