I don't know who did your paint and body, but from the pictures it looks straight as a damn arrow. That's a great color too.
BUILD THREAD 87 Cutlass EFI build: 9/13/23..NEW STUFF!
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Don't sweat the little things, if it is too perfect you'll never use it. Congrats on the milestone - enjoy the remaining process.
My brother n law Brian, and a family friend did all the welding to swap the rockers, quarters and roof skin. We filled the antenna hole and the hood ornament area on the header panel.
ALOT of time was spent on the quarters, it was the first time Brian had done them. Many, many hours were spent priming and blocking to get it as straight as possible and I'm really happy with the results.
It could be a little better, a few minor issues were missed, but overall it's stunning in person!!!!
A local autobody shop here in Louisville put two coats of sealer on it, then base and clear, followed by being baked at 170°. They buffed it out with 3M perfect-it and it made a huge difference. I used PPG Deltron DC4000 clear.
Thanks for the compliments on the color Joe! Everyone that has seen it has had nothing but good words. I've had the design in my head for years, now it's time to bring it to life!!!! I'm going to do some assembly tomorrow and hopefully have a good update at some point.
Scott
I know I'm not going to let the right-front fender molding keep me from building the wagon. Still holding out hope.
Haha, that's for sure Mike! It's just this is the nicest paintjob this car has had, or any that I've owned. I've already accepted the fact it will get scratches/dings over time, but I will likely cringe the first time lol!
That's also why I chose a factory offered color, touch ups will be easier to match than some custom color.
You'll find it eventually man, I have no doubts.
Forgot to post the pic. My car was a factory hardtop that some nitwit had a dealer install the vinyl. It's back to hardtop status and it doesn't look as if the roof skin was swapped.....
Opie Knievel
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The Cutlass is looking great and it's cool that you finally have it back in your possession. Every time I look at the pics I notice that it reflects like a mirror. So shiny! Lol. I'm looking forward to seeing it with the lights and trim installed. It's gonna be sweet.
Thanks Opie! It still hasn't fully sunk in that it's been painted. I keep looking at the pics I took, and it just doesn't seem real!
I will be working on it tomorrow, hopefully I get a good amount done. If not no biggie, I'm definitely not going to rush it!
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