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Offline burdar

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #495 on: October 30, 2011 - 10:01:42 PM »
 :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

It will be a big step getting it back in paint.  However, if you're like me, it will soon hit you that there's a mountain of work still left to do.  Take your time and break things down into subassemblies.  It won't seem like such a daunting task. :thumbsup:   




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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #496 on: November 03, 2011 - 12:40:45 PM »
Once the assembly begins, that is where it really starts getting fun!  you can see progress every time you bolt something on!  then thre is that last 10% that seems to take almost as long as the entire project!  i am at the last 1%, whith just a few things left to attach.  your car is going to look great!

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #497 on: November 05, 2011 - 06:33:55 AM »
Body looks like it is ready for its final rub down there Mike :2thumbs: nearly time to see that beautiful color gleaming in the bright California sunlight :bigshades: :drool:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #498 on: November 05, 2011 - 08:52:35 AM »
Can,t wait to see the final sheen!!! :wow: :bigshades: :drool:

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #499 on: November 12, 2011 - 10:50:59 PM »
95% DONE.

All that's left is maybe 2 hours of touch ups. Then wet sand.
Took it off the rolling cradle today and put back onto the rotisserie.

All parts not to be painted were removed.

First step by next week is paint the interior first. Then the underside.
Next Saturday, when I post, there will be paint on the car!




« Last Edit: November 16, 2014 - 04:02:22 PM by Topcat »
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #500 on: November 13, 2011 - 04:02:51 AM »
 :grinyes: You must be beside yourself with excitement and can not wait till that first spray out :grinyes: . It will be a Kodak moment :picture:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #501 on: November 13, 2011 - 09:01:17 AM »
GO-CAT-GO     :woohoo:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #502 on: November 14, 2011 - 09:32:53 AM »
That is looking fantastic!!!  :bigsmile:

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #503 on: November 14, 2011 - 04:02:00 PM »
 :cheers:

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #504 on: November 14, 2011 - 11:09:01 PM »
Mike, That is looking great. You have come so far on this.  :2thumbs:

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #505 on: November 16, 2011 - 08:25:16 AM »
 :iagree: :picture: :popcorn:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #506 on: November 19, 2011 - 07:47:58 PM »
Paint Has Begun...









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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #507 on: November 19, 2011 - 07:54:48 PM »
That looks amazing!  :bananasmi
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #508 on: November 19, 2011 - 07:55:05 PM »
 :bigshades:  :2thumbs:  :clapping:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #509 on: November 19, 2011 - 08:27:50 PM »
Hey Mike,

The color has come out looking amazing buddy :drool: Look forward to more pictures as you post them. :wow: :2thumbs:
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