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Old 12-02-2018, 07:46 PM
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I got the doors hung and gapped, along with the fenders. Still have to tweak the header panel, valance, hood and install the grille. It's starting to look like a car again though...

I have to shorten the aluminum DSE core support bushings. The front end is mocked up with wood pieces that are about 1/4" shorter than the DSE bushings. Have to find someone with a lathe for that though.

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Old 12-09-2018, 10:41 PM
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Nice progress. Really nice work for someone who says they have really never done it before!
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Old 12-10-2018, 02:28 PM
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Thanks Chiva. The bodywork isn't rocket science, just time consuming/labor intensive. The weather here has been rain for the past few weekends, which has really slowed my progress.

My goal is to have it to the painter by the end of December.

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Old 01-12-2019, 08:54 AM
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Off to paint...finally.

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happy day, who do you have painting it?
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Old 01-12-2019, 01:55 PM
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A small body shop right down the street from where I live. He's basically mentored/challenged me to do all the bodywork up to this point. Giving me tips/tricks and letting me buy supplies through his account and receive his discount. He's got a nice 68 Camaro as well.

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That's really neat, I can't wait to see how it turns out.
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Old 01-29-2019, 09:15 AM
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Got the car back from the painter this morning before the rain moved in. This picture sucks and the car is wet from an earlier shower. I'll snap some better ones when the weather clears.

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Old 01-31-2019, 05:04 PM
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Your Camaro must have had a get out of paint jail free card b/c that was FAST!!

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Old 02-01-2019, 06:52 AM
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Haha, yeah. I had a couple things in my favor- I've become friends with the body shop owner, it's a small shop with only one paint booth and a few bays, and he had other work waiting, he basically only had to mask and spray my car. But yes, it was a quick turnaround, which I'm thankful for.

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