Thanks for all the positive feedback, the car really looks sharp. Lou eluded to the stripe process which was challenging at times. First, it was late in the day when we started the stripes. Second, it was hot as blazes. Third, the hockey stripe on a Camaro is a pain in the a** on both ends... plus the middle! The door point is tricky, the taper is crucial, and the bend at the nose has to look right or it all looks goofy. Nathan and Lou stuck it out and made sure it was what Lou wanted, and it ended up being early AM by the time they were sprayed. Every step builds on the previous, and you don't want to compromise at this stage. The good thing is that the persistence paid off, and everyone is happy with the result. Thanks to Nathan and Lou for working together on this!

It's been a big week at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop... got the stripes & clear sprayed, plus the first round of cutting and buffing. Big assembly thrash starts Monday. Getting closer!

BTW, our Facebook page has some updates as well.

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Looking great guys !:gitrdun:

Thanks Steve, I'm a huge fan of your Riv project! When can we do a video shoot with that one? :thumbsup:

Thanks Kevin, I'm ready when you are, the owner picked it up yesterday but Im sure I can borrow it back for a bit!

Its looking great Kevin,, How tall did you make cowl on the hood 3" ?

The hood scoop is something less than 3". It really isn't much higher than a conventional first gen. cowl hood.

I think it seems higher because it is both wider and longer than the conventional cowl hood scoop however, it is amazing how much the raised area "softens" and looks "lower" when the carbon fiber insert is in place.

It looks awesome Lou. Thanks

Man I love the build and the color. Not a fan of the roof stripe unfortunately! The rest is nailed!

Kevin it looks awesome! Keep the updates coming!!