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70rs · #1 02-13-2012, 10:46 AM

The fender extension turned out nice. After you finish the passenger side, what's next?
More body work? Trial fit the motor and trans? I really want to see that motor between the fenders!

awr68 · #2 02-13-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs

The fender extension turned out nice. After you finish the passenger side, what's next?
More body work? Trial fit the motor and trans? I really want to see that motor between the fenders!

I want to see the motor in there too! I think I will trial fit it before I paint the frame...just to see if the a/c compressor clears. That's about all I'm worried about, everything else should be fine.

I'm really focused on plowing right through the body work and getting the interior painted, then the fun can start! Actually, I'm having fun right now!

awr68 · #3 02-13-2012, 04:47 PM

I painted the engine silver a long time ago. Should I leave it silver or paint the block and oil pan black? What's your thoughts?

**Rybar** · #4 02-13-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by awr68

I painted the engine silver a long time ago. Should I leave it silver or paint the block and oil pan black? What's your thoughts?

Use Ron's extra 1/2 gallon of paint on the motor.

Looking good Tony, will you have to repaint the entire shell after the tailpan mods?

**tones2SS** · #5 02-13-2012, 05:21 PM

Great updates Tony and good job on painting the engine. Can't wait to see it sitting in the engine bay.
Keep up the great work!

aany001 · #6 02-13-2012, 05:27 PM

Lookin good bro lookin good!!!! those small steps really add up by the end of the week. The extension looks like it belongs there now!!! Keep pluggin away

awr68 · #7 03-06-2012, 11:09 AM

I found that the fender extension that was on the car when it was blue fit better so I worked with that one. This is what a repop fender and extension fit to the OE valance that was off Curtis' '67 fit like. Not so pretty!

I'm done with the fender to valance fitment. Still need to address the fender to fender extension where there's an inconsistant gap (both sides of the car). I also have modded the center valance support as well, so now everything bolts up nicely with no real pressure...that alone was a huge improvement!

I know for the pro's this isn't a big deal...but for your average drywall guy I feel good about the results!

awr68 · #8 02-13-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tones2SS

Great updates Tony and good job on painting the engine. Can't wait to see it sitting in the engine bay.
Keep up the great work!

Thanks, Tony!

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Originally Posted by aany001

Lookin good bro lookin good!!!! those small steps really add up by the end of the week. The extension looks like it belongs there now!!! Keep pluggin away

Thanks!! I try very hard to get something done every night, it's working!