LSA Powered 69 Camaro -"Lou's Change"

[Lous69]

I have thought about mentioning something here for a few days wondering if it was the right thing to do or not.

In the end I decided to follow my heart.

Sadly, Kevin of V8TV lost his father last week. Please include Kevin and his family in your prayers as they navigate through this difficult time.

Since I have been one of their customers I have seen Kevin, Kelle and their team power through adversities as they emerged, even when they had no control over them. They always do so without complaining and very rarely ask for help.

I think that speaks highly of their character, confidence and capabilities.

I never met Kevin's dad.

As a father myself and from what I know about Kevin as a person, I suspect he was a good father and I can't help but to believe he was as proud of Kevin as any father could be.

May he rest in peace, free of pain and worries.

[DOOM]

Sorry to here this. Our prayers are with you Kevin.

[Jay Hilliard]

So sorry to here this. I will keep you and family in my prayers and I pray Jesus will provide comfort and peace during this difficult time.

[waynieZ]

Kevin sorry to hear about your father, I'll keep him and your family in my prayers.

[Sonar Chief]

Kevin .... sorry to hear about your loss, keep your father close to your heart and your prayers. I will say a couple prayers for your father.

Kevin .... your father will be there with you in the garage!

[V8TV]

Wow, thank you everyone for the kind words. Lou, you are very kind and thoughtful for posting this. Lou has been very supportive of Kelle and I during difficult times with both our parents, and we appreciate the support and prayers.

My dad was a mechanic in the Air Force and then a Police Officer.. he taught me how to use tools, how to think problems through, and how to accept failures as challenges. He cared for people more than anyone I know, even complete strangers. He will be missed, but he is always with me in spirit.

Thanks again, guys.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Kevin,

I'm very sorry to hear this about your Dad.

My condolences to you and your family.

[Lous69]

Eureka!!!

After some thorough cleaning and careful masking.....




We finally have COLOR!!!







The jambs have been cleared. It's amazing how much the color changes and pops when the clear is applied. The color is called Mars Red. It is right in between red and orange. It's actually the same color it was before we started the project because we always liked it so much and we never saw another one in that exact color. I'm glad we didn't have to wonder what a new color would look like. That would have been a very difficult decision to make.





The rest of the parts were also sprayed and Nathan is preparing them for clear coat in the jambs, under the decklid, etc.





While Nathan is painting the other body parts some of the reassembly was begun.






When the other body parts are ready, they will be installed and then the whole car will be masked and sprayed again with base coat on the outside to assure perfectly even color. Then it will be cleared, stripes added and then the final clear coat will be sprayed.

A lot of steps remain but it sure is exciting seeing it in color again!!!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

looks awesome, feels good to get to thisd point doesnt it.

[Rick D]

Nice update Lou! Is it going to be at Sema this year??