1969 Camaro Restomod Project Thread

[will69camaro]

Ok so went for a visit to the paint shop. Car is at least shiny now. He has some work to do on buffing still on the front fenders and hood but the doors, and small bits are done as best I can see. He had missed a piece to paint as you can see in some of the photos (front valence - where the running lights go...) So that will get body worked/painted this week. I suspect it to be another 3-4 weeks before it's completed.

Anyway, new pics:

When I showed up to see the car this is how it sat (you can see the valence being used to hold the plastic down...


See valence with no work done on it


Bits and pieces either completed or waiting for buffing.


More bits


Grille unpainted.


Bumpers look pretty good...Shame the rear bumper wasn't supposed to be painted


The car is VERY shiney. Happy with the reflection the color puts off.










That's all I got for now. There are a few issues with the car, and he says he will resolve them. They will be before I pay for the car for sure.

William

[Rick D]

Hey Will just wondering did he show what needs to be fixed or did you have to show him?? Car looks nice in the pictures must feel great to get it this point!!!

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by Rick D

Hey Will just wondering did he show what needs to be fixed or did you have to show him?? Car looks nice in the pictures must feel great to get it this point!!!

Was wondering that myself ? That's usually not a good sign if you find the problems before the shop. Color looks awesome! Are you going to paint all the interior trim yourself?

[will69camaro]

I got there a little before he did. one spot he showed and it was obvious (i had already seen it). The other I had carefully inspected prior to him coming in and I showed him that one.

Interior/cage/tail panel/engine bay will be painted prior to me taking the car back. All semi flat black. Bottom will be done as well in Lizard Skin/Flat black.

William

[tubbed69]

very nice Will,glad to see you making really good progress,hoping to be at that point next week

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by will69camaro

I got there a little before he did. one spot he showed and it was obvious (i had already seen it). The other I had carefully inspected prior to him coming in and I showed him that one.

Interior/cage/tail panel/engine bay will be painted prior to me taking the car back. All semi flat black. Bottom will be done as well in Lizard Skin/Flat black.

William

Just a couple words of caution .... Lizard Skin is an awesome product if used correctly. Read "spraying minimal thickness is 0.040" wet over two coats" and that's is almost impossible to judge after it's dried (unless you cut out a chunk and measure it) .... just saying, don't want you to get something you didn't pay fer.

Good luck .... car is come a long way!!!

[will69camaro]

Originally Posted by Sonar Chief

Just a couple words of caution .... Lizard Skin is an awesome product if used correctly. Read "spraying minimal thickness is 0.040" wet over two coats" and that's is almost impossible to judge after it's dried (unless you cut out a chunk and measure it) .... just saying, don't want you to get something you didn't pay fer.

Good luck .... car is come a long way!!!

Thanks for the comment. The person painting has applied this in the past and is familiar with the product. I'll be sure to remind him

[SpeedyV10]

Great project thread! The camaro looks fantastic! Oh- and love the Raptor as well!

[tones2SS]

Awesome Will. Paint looks killer. Can't beat Hugger Orange.
Great to see to the updates bud!