The bodywork begins....

[pokertramp]

I started today tearing off all the chrome trim, glad I did. Starting to rust under it and was packed with dirt and leaves. I plan on leaving it all off. I still don't know what color I am going to paint it. If the weather holds up, I should have all the bodywork done tomorrow.


Before.....

<a href="http://s532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/?action=view&current=HPIM1377.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/HPIM1377.jpg" border="0" alt="1982 Buick Regal Somerset Limited"></a>


After......

<a href="http://s532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/?action=view&current=HPIM1378.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/HPIM1378.jpg" border="0" alt="1982 Regal"></a>

<a href="http://s532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/?action=view&current=HPIM1379.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/HPIM1379.jpg" border="0" alt="1982 Regal trim off"></a>

 

[BBC_cutty]

did u buy this car out of the vancouver area, i was eyeing up the same car...it had the same paint sceme,

 

[pokertramp]

did u buy this car out of the vancouver area, i was eyeing up the same car...it had the same paint sceme,

No I got it in the States, Massachusetts. I heard the Somerset Regal only came in this color combo.

I got all the time in the world right now, Disabled and recently in remission from cancer. The guy cut a lot of corners on this car cause he needed to sell it right away. I paid $2,200 for it. Probably put about $200 in parts so far,Heater core, new battery, Trans cooler, new spark plug wires. He thought the motor was a 327 and it's a 350 4-bolt. One of the trans bolts was only in half way. It has a little surface rust and one rot hole about 2 inches which I already fixed.

I could probably paint it and sell it for a profit. Yeah right.

 

[Geesie]

What color are those rub strips from the doors and are they in good enough condition to re-use?

 

[pokertramp]

What color are those rub strips from the doors and are they in good enough condition to re-use?

No they where junk, the fake chrome was pealing off of them and they where all dented up. They where dark blue I think, I already canned them.

 

[pokertramp]

Might finish tomorrow, Need to sand the whole car, wash, clean, prime and paint.


No more directionals on the top....

<a href="http://s532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/?action=view&current=HPIM1381.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/HPIM1381.jpg" border="0" alt="1982 regal"></a>

Bodywork done....

<a href="http://s532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/?action=view&current=HPIM1382.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/HPIM1382.jpg" border="0" alt="1982 regal"></a>

Only got to paint the filler panel back window,,,,Satin Black.


<a href="http://s532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/?action=view&current=HPIM1380.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/HPIM1380.jpg" border="0" alt="1982 Regal"></a>

 

[pokertramp]

Almost Done

I just need to wet sand and buff, Satin Black about 20 spray cans. I tested it out on one piece before I decided to do it this way and for $100 it isn't that bad. Tell me what ya think. Criticism doesn't affect me so if ya hate it, don't be afraid to say so.


<a href="http://s532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/?action=view&current=HPIM1389.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/HPIM1389.jpg" border="0" alt="1982 Buick Regal"></a>

<a href="http://s532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/?action=view&current=HPIM1390.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/HPIM1390.jpg" border="0" alt="1982 Buick Regal"></a>

<a href="http://s532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/?action=view&current=HPIM1392.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/HPIM1392.jpg" border="0" alt="1982 Buick Regal"></a>

<a href="http://s532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/?action=view&current=HPIM1394.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/HPIM1394.jpg" border="0" alt="1982 Buick Regal"></a>

<a href="http://s532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/?action=view&current=HPIM1395.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/pokertramp/HPIM1395.jpg" border="0" alt="1982 Buick Regal"></a>

 

[2000.malibu.ls]

u painted over the chrome bumpers? I let you know what I think when you are technically finished with it. I dont think rattle can was a good idea personally though.

 

[3XBrownCutty]

i would've masked off all the chrome. it just looks boring being all semi-gloss, there is nothing to kind of "throw it off" the wheels look out of place too being the only thing besides the hood ornament that is a different color. just my opinion, it would've looked tough if you saved all the chrome, besides the rockers of course, lowered it, and put nice wheels on it.

 

[dan2286]

Nice job on the body work. If you are going to use spray cans get a little more creative. I have seen some pretty cool paint jobs done with spray paint 8)