They all need something. The fact that it was the roof is what really shocked me. I totally expect the floor or trunk pan. A few small patches here and there, but over all not to bad if you ask me. Could have been a lot worse that's for sure.

That's all Jim. Guys at his level have an eye for the little things that add up. Once it's home, my job will be to not mess it up!

I think that was more of a matter of how the puzzle fit together that kept him up. Once he saw how it all fit....easy day for him. The fact that the roof had to come off actually helped with the drip rail install....I think. lol

Hi Curtis.
 

Hi Curtis. Yes definitely could have been far far worse, its a case of hoping for the best but fearing the worst when you start stripping any older car. I had owned mine for a number of years, I knew I had issues mainly to do with previous repairs lurking under what was actually pretty good paint, she still threw a couple of surprises our way, but fortunately nothing major. Cheers Trevor.

Didn't expect to wake up and find an update this morning. Great way to start the day though.

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Drip rails look great after being replaced.
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Went to dinner with some friends over the weekend. Walked out of the restaurant and there was a Silver Tesla parked by the front door. Sharp looking cars and there are more than a few rolling around Las Vegas. Hadn't seen a Silver one before though. I am going to swing by the dealership and see if they happen to have a Silver one I can look at out in the sunlight. Hope it isn't blinding.

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Nice!!!!!

Glad to see the roof worked out. Drip rails turned out great. Getting close Curtis. Its looking great.

Hi Curtis.
 

Hi Curtis. The cars looking great mate. Just the fact that colour caught your eye the way it did might be a good omen. Fingers crossed it looks right for you in the sunlight. Getting close mate. Cheers Trevor

Keep the updates coming bro!!! It looking better and better!!

Really movin fast now Curtis,be riding by summer.

I don't dare throw down a time line. At first it was a couple of weeks, but then things snowballed and the car ended up in bare metal. That would be nice though.

Yeah it is. Thanks Brother.

I was able to see one at the dealership yesterday. Gotta say, the Tesla's are pretty cool cars. Not worth what they want for them, but still pretty cool. They did have a silver one on the property, but it was being prepared for delivery and they wouldn't take it out in the sun. Hate to say it, but it didn't wow me in the shop lighting. Maybe I'll get lucky and see one driving around.

Yup...it all worked out. Thankful to have Jim working on the car.

Right!! :headspin:

Smart man! :rules:

Looking great Curtis! :bigun2:

FYI- it does change color when you plug it in. :_paranoid

No, but the higher the charge the brighter the car is. lol

Looking REALLY good! Should have the body in final prime soon! Very exciting!

Small update. Sounds like the camera took a tumble so it's Cell Phone pictures till a replacement is found. Hey...progress pics are progress pics in my book.

Nice to see the car back together for a few!

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Looking great buddy!

So, i take it your gonna be rocking the pro-stock look with the retro pizza cutters in the front and some tubs in the rear? nice, hope your rockin the mullet (like my son :cheers: )

Nice though!!! Hope to see it come together soon....

Ummm.....what happened to your avatar? That looks like a Cessna 177, not a 757. Not the same....not even close. :lol:

It's totally Pro Street Bro! It's back! lol

Not setting any dates...but my fingers are crossed that it will be ready to come home by March. Probably just jinxed it for myself.

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Looking good! Does this mean all the bodywork is finished from the doors back?

Hi Curtis.
 

Hi Curtis. If you're thinking this march mate, better get that color choice sorted. lol. Seriously but, she's looking sweet Curtis. Cheers Trevor.

I think so. Maybe a few small things to finish up. Haven't talked to Jim for few weeks.

I'm working on it! :bang: Right now Mercedes Alubeam Silver is at the top of my list. I need to have spray outs done.

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I am temped to go the satin route with it kind of like this, but it's a move that I'm not sure I am ready for...at least not on this build.

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I like what you're working on Curtis.

Now get back to work. :bigun2: :D

I've got the Noon to 4:30pm shift today. It's rough! I'll probably need a nap around 2-ish.

Hi Curtis.
 

Hi Mate. The satin does have a look to it, I personally like it. But I had been told with "black denim" which is a satin black Harley color, the satin clear coat took on a milky appearance over time if exposed to a fair bit of sunlight. So just ask the question Mate. Cheers Trevor.

FYI alumbeam is a tricoat

Great another project done before mine!!!

Mike makes a valid point. You may want to consider something that can be duplicated encase you actually drive it and put a chip in it. :lol:

Figured I'd use that clear bra stuff behind the tires. Probably in front of the rear to.

If you're planning to have it at Good Guys, you'll probably beat me. :bump:

Do satin stripes or hockey stick. Would look ghosted with those 2 colors.

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Curtis,

Was hoping you were a little bit too real to 'need' to paint your car in satin.



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Love satin/matte paint. I say go for it!

It's the same color. Just a different clear. Interesting idea and I did give some thought to the idea you are getting at. It just didn't seem right. Pretty sure it will end up with Black Stripes....if I do stripes.


Need? :snapout: Nah man can't do it, thought I do like it. So...it's tempting. Totally different vibe. Maybe on the next one.

I think it would go well on a car that is more of a track or aggressive Street Fighter type of build. I am already wanting to build another one, so who knows! lol

Curtis, I'll chime in my opinion.... And you know what they say about those...... Knowing what you what you want to do with the car I would be leary. Satin on the whole car looks great and is different.... But I'm afraid it will be dated and then your stuck redoing it sometime down the road. Not a chance I would take . But then again, I tend to be more conservative. Silver gloss with satin stripe and wheel centers in black would look great IMO. At the end of the day, do what what you want though. You put it out here and you will get hundreds of opinions. Either way though, it will be a nice car!!

I'm of the same opinion. I won't go the satin route on this car. Maybe the next one. Just getting to the current color has been crazy. No way I'd start that B.S. over again. Like I said...maybe the next one.

Man i am glad to see i am not alone trying to picking a color it is so hard. But also a very good problem to have! can not wait to see waht you go with.

People wont even talk to me about color anymore. And if I bring it up to the wife it's kind of like :smiley_smack: I swear if she says she doesn't like, I'll be single.

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Haha I can not wait to have my wife read this when she gets home she will laugh Whenever I talk color to her all she does is roll her eyes. :rolleyes: and say yeah sure what color are you picking next week

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Hi Guy's. It's a tricky decision for sure, not only are there an almost infinite number of choices available, paint and panel are probably the single most expensive item on most builds, if you don't get it right the first time round you're either stuck with it or it's going to cost a bundle to change it, then you will be single. lol. Cheers Trevor.