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Old 12-05-2008, 11:55 AM
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Well installed the stoneguard and valance and the body shop continues with the polish. One more go around with the final polish to remove the last of the swirls. Headliner is being made, Dynamat extreme installed, and front and rear windows to be installed. Probably home to the garage after the holidays to install the rest of the mods.






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Old 12-05-2008, 12:00 PM
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Very nice. The Ghost flames add a nice touch. Not to in your face, just right.
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Old 12-05-2008, 12:10 PM
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that color is gorgeous! what is it exactly. im painting mine almost the same color, it would help
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Old 12-05-2008, 12:17 PM
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Nice paint! The flames are cool on the hood scoop.
How many coats of clear did they shoot on the car?
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Old 12-05-2008, 12:36 PM
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I love the color, but I have to say that your wheel/tire combination really makes the look. Are those 245/40-17 tires?
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Old 12-05-2008, 01:02 PM
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Yes,

I purchased the tires and wheels online(ebay)for around $1200. They are 17" off of I think a 2003 mustang. The backspacing is 4.5 and they seem to fit OK. When I first put on the "new" springs which turned out to be bad they rubbed. I have since put on stock ride height springs but had to add 1" lowering blocks.

This is a car that I am building for my wife. Her grandmother is the original owner and gave it to us. She told the wife to have me make it into a hot rod. If you log onto my gallery you can see to progress so far.
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Old 12-05-2008, 01:06 PM
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The paint has 3 coats of clear. The shop has spent a huge amount of time polishing the car. The body shop really did an outstanding job on the car if you look at the reflections it is super straight.
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Old 12-05-2008, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 4R RUSH
The paint has 3 coats of clear. The shop has spent a huge amount of time polishing the car. The body shop really did an outstanding job on the car if you look at the reflections it is super straight.
When I had my 67 Painted, the shop spent about one week buffing and polishing. The funny part was, when I got the car hope, I spend 2 more weeks making it perfect. You can never polish too much.
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I like it! I like it! Makes me want to send mine to paint tomorrow.
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i have to say, nothing better than a classic muscle car with a great paint job on it, looks great!
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