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    Offline purple1

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    Re: How far...
    « Reply #15 on: July 16, 2007 - 04:12:29 PM »
    Quote from: SilverChally on July 16, 2007 - 12:22:29 PM
    Its only going to get worse.  I would get the body strip/blasted and get it in paint.  At least get the body done, you can reuse the interior, leave the motor/trans, suspension etc... as is for now. 
    Thats the basic plan right now. Save it before it gets worse. Shopping for body panels is next...  :banghead:
    Need:
    Fender PS RH
    Floor patch panel (the small one) DS LH
    trunk extensions both sides
    rear quarter panel skins both sides (to be used as patches)
    Trunk lid (maybe it can be patched  :dunno: )

    The rest I will make patches for. Any one know where to get all that??? CHEAP!  :1zhelp:

    Dave :wave:
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    Re: How far...
    « Reply #16 on: July 16, 2007 - 07:52:29 PM »
    http://www.northcoastmusclecar.com/cgi/store/commerce.cgi?page=Home.htm


    bought some of my panels from these guys,,, theyre a sherman distributor  and sold to me for considerably less than directly from sherman
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    Re: How far...
    « Reply #17 on: July 16, 2007 - 08:00:23 PM »
    Dave, Check around locally for a dealer that can order the new patch panels for you...I did & saved a good bit because there was no shipping added.
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    Re: How far...
    « Reply #18 on: July 17, 2007 - 05:26:19 AM »
    Quote from: dougs bs23 on July 16, 2007 - 07:52:29 PM
    http://www.northcoastmusclecar.com/cgi/store/commerce.cgi?page=Home.htm


    bought some of my panels from these guys,,, theyre a sherman distributor  and sold to me for considerably less than directly from sherman

    The site does not list any panels, guess I have to give them a call. Thanks Doug.

    Quote from: bullitt99 on July 16, 2007 - 08:00:23 PM
    Dave, Check around locally for a dealer that can order the new patch panels for you...I did & saved a good bit because there was no shipping added.

    Thats what I am shopping for Wade,  :thumbsup: shipping cost is the deal killer on that stuff...  :pullinghair: At least I still got some time to look around, thanks.

    Dave :wave:
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    Re: How far...
    « Reply #19 on: July 17, 2007 - 01:27:52 PM »
    Just placed an order, the first of many I'm sure. I got the right fender, both quarter skins and the deck lid on order. when it all comes in I will pick it up. The place is about 45-50 min. drive, so its not to bad. Saved tones of money on shipping charges for the big stuff anyway.  :woohoo:

    Now, more shopping still to do...  :chatting:

    Dave :wave:
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    Re: How far...
    « Reply #20 on: July 17, 2007 - 03:34:44 PM »
    Dave,

      That's great news. I didn't know they were repopping front fenders now.  :clapping:  :cooldancing:


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    Re: How far...
    « Reply #21 on: July 17, 2007 - 06:16:20 PM »
    Wow, I didn't realize you had bubbles like that throughout the car.  It looked very nice from the previous photos I've seen, but it's good to see you're going to get everything body-wise fixed before it gets too out of hand. :thumbsup:  Keep us posted with your progress. :2thumbs: :cheers:
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    Re: How far...
    « Reply #22 on: July 17, 2007 - 07:10:25 PM »
    Quote from: MEK-Dangerfield on July 17, 2007 - 03:34:44 PM
    Dave,

      That's great news. I didn't know they were repopping front fenders now.  :clapping:  :cooldancing:


      Mike

    You bet Mike, I guess I will be seeing how well the new fender from Goodmark fits...

    I will keep you all posted... This is going to be a lot of work, I see it comming...  :bricks1:

    Dave  :wave:
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    Re: How far...
    « Reply #23 on: July 27, 2007 - 05:23:38 PM »
    Update: The rear bumper is in. Front bumper ordered from Tri City. Goodmark panels are in, right front fender, trunk lid and both quarter skins. Going to pick them up tomorrow.  :woo:

    This snowball has started to roll down hill...  :faint:

    Dave :wave:
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    Re: How far... (update 7-27)
    « Reply #24 on: July 27, 2007 - 05:50:42 PM »
    Hey Dave,

      I know it puts a hurtin' on the wallet, but I love to see progress. You have a great head start on Carlisle for next year.  :2thumbs: 


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    Re: How far... (update 7-27)
    « Reply #25 on: July 27, 2007 - 06:06:43 PM »
    I was going to do a quick repaint on my car. Lets just say I hope you are not like me and get eyes WAY bigger than your appetite(aka-wallet)  :scared:  I read it in a post here once and it pretty much seems true to me. Even if the trim and all that is in pretty good shape, once you get started you just end up with a pile of worn out parts in good shape. Bumpers, stainless window surrounds and hood/decklid trim, headlight bezels all look like junk to me when you hold them up to fresh paint. Once you dig in you might as well do all that needs doing. Just my  :2cents:
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    Re: How far... (update 7-27)
    « Reply #26 on: July 27, 2007 - 06:17:28 PM »
    I seen it coming before it started... You know I am looking at all that stuff now. All the extra trim and suff I have, I got to look at and polish or replace it all... That is the "Snowball Effect". But it will be great to go ahead and do it. I don't have a pic of the new(rechromed) rear bumper yet, but it looks great for the price.

    Dave :wave:
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    Re: How far... (update 7-27)
    « Reply #27 on: July 27, 2007 - 07:03:56 PM »
    Dave,

      I got lucky years ago and paid like $140 for my rechromed 72 rear bumper(on E-Bay). I got lucky, as I guess most want 70-71 bumpers. The 70 bumper on my car was scratched and pitted.   :eek7: Not show worthy, for sure.  I'm glad the snowball is moving down hill for you.  :2thumbs:


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    Re: How far... (update 7-31)
    « Reply #28 on: July 31, 2007 - 08:00:49 AM »
    Parts collection phase...  8)

    Orderd re-conditioned headlight bezels... Man that hurt...  :money:
    Gas tank is in shipping. Looking for trim and stuff now. I want to get every thing together that I can before starting.

    Dave :wave:
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