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[Psymon]

The car is looking great Scott. Can't wait to see it in person.

[Scott Sislane]

It was hard to take pics in the dark garage, but here are a few. After I was able to wash it and then towel it off, I had a much better feel for the work. There are a few areas that need to be addressed by the shop. 2 areas we discussed yesterday, and another I discovered last night, but I am very happy with the over-all work he did. The body is straight and clean now.

Having fresh door brakes (the new style), new door handles with locks (that actually work on both sides), new headliner, almost all new trim and a clean body make it a whole new car.

We bead blasted a lot of parts that had been painted over by the previous owner

bad spot on hood, he agreed to redo the entire hood.

[jgerock]

Very nice Scott! Did you install new door seals too?

Jim

[Scott Sislane]

Thanks Jim, the door seals were new a few years ago (bought them from Steve/Blunt), I lost a few lbs re-installing them. Working them back into that channel is a real workout.

Oh, I actually bought new door sill covers too, what a difference that makes.

The outer trim on the base of the door glass is also new, and B-Pillar chrome... and a lot of other pieces....

Scott

[SteveK535]

Looks great! Now take it outside so we can see the whole thing! Awesome.

[jgerock]

Thanks. I'm trying not to go overboard on the '69 regarding trim. Old scratched up trim will look bad on fresh paint job - just look at my tii.

[Scott Sislane]

Looks great! Now take it outside so we can see the whole thing! Awesome.

haha, I know, once I get some caffine in me 8-)

I see you decided to stay home today.

[Scott Sislane]

Thanks. I'm trying not to go overboard on the '69 regarding trim. Old scratched up trim will look bad on fresh paint job - just look at my tii.

yes, new clean trim definitely helps fresh paint. I had a new upper and lower trim set I was saving for the day I got the car repainted.

[SteveK535]

Yea, the sun is actually out here, but forecast is 80% Tstorms by 11-2 at Larz. Doing a local ride around here with the wife, I tell her we are going out to breakfast in the '02 and it takes an hour to get to the place that takes 10 minutes from here with her car. Hmmm....back roads.

[Scott Sislane]

Got a cup of tea in me..... my neighbor must wonder why I'm taking pictures of my car in my slippers.

NOS Driver side wiper arm installed last ngiht, just rcvd from Henry Noble. (Thanks Henry)

The front diving board was also lifted back up and propped back in place. Used to sag, and was also loose, now back in position and very solid.

When I went into the garage this morning, it had a very strong smell of paint fumes, inside the car too. Had no idea in lingered that long.

[Husker2002]

WOW.....Just read/looked thru the entire post.....the car looks stunning!!! I absolutely love the color. Like you, the previous owner of my car did a low budget re-paint, not even opening the doors, hood or trunk! I have very little rust to deal with but more cleaning up what what done previously. Your results have inspired me to get started. Thanks for sharing.

[Scott Sislane]

WOW.....Just read/looked thru the entire post.....the car looks stunning!!! I absolutely love the color. Like you, the previous owner of my car did a low budget re-paint, not even opening the doors, hood or trunk! I have very little rust to deal with but more cleaning up what what done previously. Your results have inspired me to get started. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks!

[Harv]

Nice!

John

[Scott Sislane]

Nice!

John

Thanks John!

[LimeySteve]

Very handsome .