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.

Daniel

Nice progress. Really nice work for someone who says they have really never done it before!

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.

Daniel

Off to paint...finally.

Daniel

happy day, who do you have painting it?

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.

Daniel

That's really neat, I can't wait to see how it turns out.

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.

Daniel

Your Camaro must have had a get out of paint jail free card b/c that was FAST!!

Looks nice.

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.

Daniel