By the way....
There is one issue to resolve on this build that presents a unique challenge.
The build team in Florida decided to abandon any hope of getting the roof panel back in decent shape - so instead of just replacing the roof skin and or going over-board on working it - they opted to go with a traditional vinyl top.
So, while the paint and body work on the car is stunning - the roof is not so much - and not even totally finished.
While I think I can work the metal out and get it straight with a simple paint blend into the sail panels to complete it...I'm thinking about doing something different.
On my old 69 Vette, I did a thinned out poly bed liner spray on the rear deck where the convertible top sat, then clear coated over the panel. It came out looking great - and had the feel and appearance of vinyl - without the vinyl. In fact, for something I didn't put much thought or effort into - it become a complimentary feature of the car that I had never expected.
Its crazy but I'm thinking about working the roof out to 80 grit as you would in a normal coating method in the rough spots (think truck bed liner spray prep) - and since this is black now on top, cutting a line with an accent bead trim and blasting the top the same way then clear coating it. The sail panels were part of the new quarters and all was even leaded in old school - that area of the roof is perfect). I also want to work out a stencil for the sail panel area (details to come). The cool thing is, it will look - and even to some degree feel like a vinyl top - but no trim needed around the edge so it gives a modern spin to the idea. Because it is all black - it will blend in anyway for the most part.
Just formulating this out in my head right now - but the roof will have to be dealt with one way or another before the interior goes in.
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