Foulplay

[Speedster]

Wow Lenie -

You Firebird looks absolutely incredible. Very nice buddy...

[tones2SS]

That rear shot is awesome. Looks mean and ready for business!

[Lenie]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Man that paint looks killer man. I'd highly recommend the Toyo R888's for your new wheels. They really help put down the power. I can gun it in first and dead hook now! I have the pilot sports on my other set of wheels and it was like ice skating in first gear.

Thanks Todd, Truth be told, I'm kinda wanting them to break loose

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

I hate to be picky but that flag pole is not straight.

Mike, to funny. I really need to get a flag up on that pole.

Originally Posted by waynieZ

Looking Sweet Lenie !

Thanks Wayne, It's home, now I can go back to working on it any time I want instead of having to arrange shop time.

Originally Posted by 72tunaboa

LOL.. and the table cloth is crooked.

Beautiful paint! Car is looking awesome.

You and Mike. Actually those chairs are about 20'away, the flag pole in my yard is about 60' away, the table cloth is actually a 19' boat covered with canvas sitting along side the neighbors house about 100' away. Thanks Roger

Originally Posted by tom_a

Looks awesome. Look forward to more pictures

Thanks Tom

Originally Posted by awr68

WOW! That paint turned out great! I can't wait to see it!!

Thanks Tony, hopefully this spring if all goes well

Originally Posted by Alex396ss

Awesome, you nailed it!


Alex

Thanks Alex, along ways to go with a few more changes in mind.

Originally Posted by tones2SS

Looks awesome Lenie!! Paint looks like it's still wet.
The wheels and tires look good as well. Keep us posted.

Thanks Tones, I like the wheels and tires but I'm changing sizes.

Originally Posted by youthpastor

looks good, when can I come see it???

Chris, your welcome to come over anytime you'd like, we're close, just give me a call. Bring your tools. Z-bar, clutch, pedal assembly, brake and fuel lines, gas tank, sending unit, radiator and hoses, wiring, I'll get a room ready for you Seriously, anytime your heading this direction, feel free to stop by.

Originally Posted by Rybar

Looks Killer Lenie, that black paint is unreal.

Thank you Rybar.

Originally Posted by customcam

Wow that Black must be unreal in realtime, lots of depth there
We need more pics

Thanks, it turned out pretty good but next time I'm going to stay away from the black. Alot of body work and maintenance to keep the depth. Everything shows, but it looks good clean.

Originally Posted by nvr2fst

X2

Lenie did you farm out the paint. Or was the gun in your hand.
Looks great, car has come a long way from your original post.
Dave

Thanks Dave, I farmed out the paint. I did the initial body work, first round
of primer, guide coat and block sanding but it had been 20 years since I last sprayed a car and since I was going black and want the car to get it's just rights, I chickened out and hired a professional. While it was in the shop for
2 1/2 years, I did my son's 1966 chevelle from start to finish and was pretty happy with the outcome. The individual I hired did a good job with it but if I had it to do over again, I'd do it myself now that I've reassured my confidence.

Originally Posted by GregWeld

The person that came up with the idea of putting a hydraulic lift inside the paint booth is a friggin' genius!!

How sweet that would be to have your assistant be able to lift the car up to eye height as you're coming down the sides.

Paint on this car is exceptional! Nice job!

Thanks, the hydraulic post lift in his booth is sweet.

Originally Posted by 96z28ss

That right there isn't your typical paint job. That Paint looks unreal.
I wonder how much time was spent on cutting and buffing.
I bet that was upwards of a **** load of money.

Thanks, it was a**** load of money.

Originally Posted by ricer

looks good Lenie, but why do you keep teasing us? lets see some more photo's

Thanks, sometimes it's better with the longerie still on

Originally Posted by 70rs

Hey Lenie, I have to agree with Tony. Those wheels look right at home on the car. I am having a hard time imagining a different wheel looking better on there. But then again the car is so incredible just about any wheel will look good. That paint is just KILLER! Did you do all of the prep and painting yourself? What about final cut and buff?

Thanks, I'm going to different size wheels, preference. Believe it or not, final sand and buff has yet to be done. I want to assemble it first and then I'll do the final sand and buff.

Originally Posted by Al Moreno

One word...... sweeeeet!

Thaaaaaanks Al.

Originally Posted by phillym5

Dang.... she looks gorgeous!!

Thanks Phil

Originally Posted by Flash68

Wow. Stunning!

Thanks Flash.

Originally Posted by Alex396ss

Alex

Originally Posted by 70TWO NOVA

i got to hand it to you, that thing is insane!!!

Thanks Brian

Originally Posted by camaro2nv

Bad arse!!!

sp check Thanks

Originally Posted by Rybar

Looks killer, love the blacked out grille.

Thanks Rybar, along w/using a 68 camaro rear bumper because of gas cap mods, the rear bumper has been shaved, tucked and also painted black. I'm pretty much going to stay with the dark them with the trim pieced also.

Originally Posted by Speedster

Wow Lenie -

You Firebird looks absolutely incredible. Very nice buddy...

Bruce, I really appreciate the vote of confidence coming from another bird owner. How has progress been going with your project? Would love to see pictures if you have any.

Originally Posted by tones2SS

That rear shot is awesome. Looks mean and ready for business!

Thanks Tones, I like it also. I think it will look pretty good with the modified bumper and gas cap installed.


WHEW, man I need to stay on top of my replies. Built some cribbing, lifted the car in the air 12" so I can get under it to work. Pretty convenient. Here's the bird nested. Oh and I've decided not to go with the name FOWLPLAY, to weak. Will change it later.

[tones2SS]

Keep us posted Lenie.
She's looking good.

[waynieZ]

I'll say it again that paint is amazing!

[Cris@JCG]

I like this build!! The paint is killer!

[GregWeld]

I don't care what the paint bill was -- it was CHEAP compared to the job you got!


That is the sickest black paint I think I've EVER seen!

[GregWeld]

Lenie --- Gotta love those Budnik Tillers!!! Especially on BLACK!

I actually took these off and put them on my Turquoise and white Nomad -- they didn't look the same... if they did - I'd be taking you up on yours! LOL

[Lenie]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Lenie --- Gotta love those Budnik Tillers!!! Especially on BLACK!

I actually took these off and put them on my Turquoise and white Nomad -- they didn't look the same... if they did - I'd be taking you up on yours! LOL

Greg, please send me that 55 of yours Ya know, I haven't ruled out getting another pair, just in a bigger size. I called budnik last year and asked if I could just get the rears in 19x12's and they told me they don't make them in a step lip anymore otherwise I would have saved alittle dinero and took that route.

[awr68]

And you still won't tell me what weels you bought?