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Offline Carlwalski

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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #15 on: November 24, 2005 - 03:32:32 PM »


NIICCCCCCCEEEEEE!! Great custom color mate. Thanks for the progress reports.
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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2005 - 06:45:23 PM »
The color looks great. You will have a stand out car when it is done. I have found all kind of rust when restoring my Cuda and Challenger. Keep us posted on your car and keep us updated with pictures.
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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #17 on: November 24, 2005 - 07:04:13 PM »
Wow! That is gonna be one nice ride. Love the color

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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #18 on: November 25, 2005 - 12:25:59 AM »
Very cool!  Great progress pics.  Like the others have said, "Love the color!".
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Re: Progress update... UPDATE 26 Feb
« Reply #19 on: February 26, 2006 - 07:28:51 AM »
Hi, time to share some more pictures!


First pic is from the engine buildup. New gaskets and a good cleanup.

Haven't done so much to the heads, changed oilseals.

The engine was put aside as I decided to paint the framerails.

It ended up with me painting the rails, then realising the framerails had cracks in them that I needed to repair. Alot of sand!

The bracket for the brakehose was loose to. Looks like a mice have lived in the framerail!

A buddy of mine is welding in new metal.

Progress...

The other side where the brake hose bracket should be, completed.

We're geting ready to paint again.

Voilà! Looks real nice. And we had worked all night! ca 04.30 in the morning!

Here I am, I'm installing new poly brushings.

Here the engine is primed.

The 340 gets the orange coat.

Looks nice, a friends 260 Mustang engine in the back.

I could not find any recipies to mix the orginal Hemi Orange, but we looked at some pics and I think he nailed the colour pretty good!

That's It for now!
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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #20 on: February 26, 2006 - 08:06:12 AM »
Looks just great, body and paint,the engine paint too ! I think to compare that green would maybe think of candy apple green which is used on a few street rods and customs, it looks great! What color will your interior be? White sure would show her off beautifully. Keep the progress pics coming stateside!  :cheers:
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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #21 on: February 26, 2006 - 08:27:00 AM »
WOW!!!! I thinks your making some great progress. The color of the car looks fantastic. Also looks like you nailed the Hemi orange on the engine. Keep the pics coming!! :thumbsup:
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« Reply #22 on: February 26, 2006 - 09:23:28 AM »
WOW!!   :wow:   You have been very busy.    :working:   She is looking awesome!   :ylsuper:   Excellent progress.....Keep em coming .....     :cooldancing:   ...Oldschool

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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #23 on: February 26, 2006 - 09:26:23 AM »


I'll say, very lovely work. Shes going to be so purty!  :bananasmi :naughty: :ylsuper: :drunk:

What car is that with the one lug wheels? My guess is a Toyota Soarer?  :dunno: :biggrin:
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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #24 on: February 27, 2006 - 12:55:57 AM »
Looks just great, body and paint,the engine paint too ! I think to compare that green would maybe think of candy apple green which is used on a few street rods and customs, it looks great! What color will your interior be? White sure would show her off beautifully. Keep the progress pics coming stateside!  :cheers:

The name of the colour is Apple Pearl Green, so you are spot on! The Interior will be black, cos that is what i have. Thanks for the kind words
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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #25 on: February 27, 2006 - 12:57:57 AM »

What car is that with the one lug wheels? My guess is a Toyota Soarer?  :dunno: :biggrin:
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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #26 on: February 27, 2006 - 08:09:03 AM »
Holy Sh!t that looks SWEET!  And nice work area!!  Wish I had a paint booth!  Car is gonna be sweet . . . keep the pics coming!   :cheers:

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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #27 on: February 27, 2006 - 11:11:22 AM »
Very nice progress, JVike!!!! :cheers:
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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #28 on: February 27, 2006 - 11:34:01 AM »
Looks great, Jvike

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Re: Progress update...
« Reply #29 on: February 27, 2006 - 12:40:26 PM »
Looks great!! :clapping:  I wish I had a paint booth too!!
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