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That should make it easier to see. Nice job installing them.

I'll put up some teasers before getting into any details.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202234699_2JuBm-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202236295_AkXDr-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202236335_KPNP9-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202254695_CeGPF-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202256915_XcXEQ-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202258623_7HfGc-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202260552_xmAka-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202260798_Lun3y-L.jpg

That's all for now. I can get into specifics later on areas of concern. Obviously you can tell (and as I suspected) quarter panels are "rough." Few surprises like small rust bubbles (common areas just didn't see it) in the roof cap on windshield channel, and down by the vin on the sealing surface of the front window. Both areas are very small but still should be address and patched at the very least. Bottoms of the front fenders need some patch work and the doors need some patch work. Trunk lid will need to be replaced.

William

It could definitely be worse!! You drove this while attending A&M right?

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Originally Posted by black2002ls (Post 335639)

It could definitely be worse!! You drove this while attending A&M right?

Only for a short while. Then I took it home and parked it at my parents house. Didn't want it living uncovered outside.

William

Got a call around 10am saying the body of the car has been primed. They were working on fenders and small pieces. No call to pick it up yet so I'll plan on picking it up Monday. That's ok as I have some more work to do in the garage getting it ready for the car/project.

Here are a few detailed shots to hold you guys over until I get the primed pictures.
Tail Panel:
Showing most the bondo on panel.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202234736_hmZ5o-L.jpg
Small tear behind bumper and line of rust.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202234791_gudFx-L.jpg
Showing the bondo on the lower valence.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202239464_XhUb4-L.jpg

Passenger Quarter Panel:
Worst panel on the car.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202237761_UbXwY-L.jpg
Top of the wheel well rust (could see this through paint).
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202238023_y8YK4-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202254731_JNZEY-L.jpg
Split quarter just in front of the rear wheel.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202256676_eytDv-L.jpg
Window channel on passenger quarter.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202238039_kTGn2-L.jpg
Rust in the trunk area on passenger side.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202252924_QzbiH-L.jpg

Driver Quarter Panel:
Bondo in weird places.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202245966_JJrnS-L.jpg
Small amount of rust above the wheel well. Not as bad as the other side.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202240954_fDFT6-L.jpg
Small amount of rust in front of rear wheel.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202241284_2stjp-L.jpg
Rust in the seam between the quarter panel and the panel above the trunk below the rear windshield.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202239664_yRRYt-L.jpg

More to come!

Passenger Side Door:
Very little rust in this panel.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202256915_XcXEQ-L.jpg
Looking at the bottom right of the panel above, you can see this small spot of rust.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202256912_FEfFi-L.jpg

Driver Side Door:
Little more rust but not terrible. Will be patched.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202258623_7HfGc-L.jpg
Previously filled side mirror hole. Will be punched out and mirror installed.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202258857_Rz4BM-L.jpg
Rust in bottom front corner (similar place as other side).
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202258858_2JC87-L.jpg
Leading edge of the door hit the fender (misaligned). Will be fixed.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202262596_cN2rD-L.jpg

Passenger Front Fender:
Looks pretty good, had a dent pulled out in the past, will be patched.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202260552_xmAka-L.jpg
Closeup of the bondo repair work on lower side behind wheel.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202260841_oARUm-L.jpg

Driver Front Fender:
Little rust but again it will be patched.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202260798_Lun3y-L.jpg
Closeup of the rust on the lower section behind the wheel.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202262379_Kjc2S-L.jpg

Dash:
Cant find the pic but it has a nickel size rust spot on the dash sealing area for the front windshield below the vin. It will get patched.

Roof:
Pretty good shape, little rust in the window channel and some surface rust/dents. Will be patched where necessary.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202244044_dKNqk-L.jpg
Front window channel (approx 1ft from passenger a-pillar).
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202244127_ZCJnC-L.jpg
Closeup of the same spot showing a small spot of rust.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202244094_iNfA6-L.jpg

Floors and rocker panels:
Overall very good shape. Small patches in rear floor near the drains to fix pin hole rust (not bad)
Passenger side rear floor drain.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202242410_PDLRT-L.jpg
Driver side rear floor drain.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202242410_PDLRT-L.jpg
Driver side rocker panel. SOLID.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202249425_p4Zmn-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202249330_gf6F5-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202247830_DJPLM-L.jpg
Passenger side rocker panel. SOLID.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202251116_T9n82-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202251094_bmMFN-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202251184_d7BW5-L.jpg
Hole in trunk pan for previously modified tank (patching and going different route).
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202252954_bD2vm-L.jpg
No pics after blasting but shifter hole(s) will be patched with an auto tunnel panel and will cut a single hole for T56.

Trunk lid:
This will be replaced. LOTS of bondo on it.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202242714_pZLmU-L.jpg

Header panel:
Looks good, no dents, rust, etc.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202264043_9ZB9w-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202264277_xbxRw-L.jpg

Front Valence:
No rust, but a few small dents that will need to be fixed.
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202262761_32EKQ-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202263863_5LDwh-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202265090_UfDYa-L.jpg

Vent panel:
No pics (can be seen in some of the above), but all is good. No real rust or dents.

That's all the detailed updates I can give for now.

William

Thats a lot better than mine was.

Where did you get these lights?

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Originally Posted by will69camaro (Post 335470)

So while the camaro was away I started looking at more improvements to the garage. Sorry for the messy pics and plan to get better pics. Started to clean up camaro stuff and it got dark and it hit me...Garage needs more light!!!

Before:
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202216556_XJK3P-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202216643_Z5eSs-L.jpg

As you can see it was dark at best with the 2 incandescent bulbs. I have 2 drop lights and some halogens on a stand (cheapies from Northern Tool). Not NEARLY enough light for a working space for the car hobby!

The lights to be installed:
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202217037_BgeLq-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202218375_3h599-L.jpg

Lights are 1ft x 4ft fluorescent recessed fixtures each with 2 - T8 6500k bulbs. I picked up 9 of these lights, 3 for each car bay! Ended up spending quite a bit of cash on lighting and got to learn a lot about working with sheetrock and mounting for these guys. I think the results however are well worth the hassle (2 solid days in the garage hanging lights).

After:
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202223338_2N3mp-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202223551_mrPQg-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202218403_swYmx-L.jpg
http://hybred.smugmug.com/photos/1202220053_vgBar-L.jpg

More pics to come when the garage is cleaned up a little more. It's VERY bright inside the garage. Back row of lights are on a separate switch so when it's daytime and the garage is open and the lights are blocked, they can be turned off. Front lights are far enough forward to light up the work bench and under the hood of the cars. Roof will be painted eventually, just not high on the priority.

William

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Originally Posted by bonecrrusher (Post 337018)

Where did you get these lights?

Home depot. Had to look around for them as they were harder to find. Its the only "flange mount" fluorescent they sell.

Car is back in the garage now. Waiting on a call from the resto shop i'm looking at using for the panel replacement...Contemplating conquering it myself however...We'll see!

William