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My car is finally back from the shop

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:52 pm
by bandman
Well, last night my baby came home. I hate to say it, but it actually turned out better than I had hoped. I almost chose not to put on the stripes for a while, but as you can see that would have been a mistake. Even my wife told me it was worth the time and money. The pictures do not do it justice.

I decided to make the car the way I wanted it and threw caution to the wind. Please don't pick on the little details, it is pretty close to what I wanted (my car, my way). Now the real work starts.....getting it road worthy and trust worthy.

I still need to rechrome the bumpers, put on the wing, and a lot of other stuff.

The guy who did the work told me he had almost 250 hours into the project. He did a couple things I didn't want, but I still think it turned out great. Details, details, details, and lack of communication.

I am going to post 7 links with pictures. I hope you enjoy them.

Dennis

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b133/ ... MG0325.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b133/ ... MG0328.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b133/ ... MG0327.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b133/ ... MG0329.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b133/ ... MG0331.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b133/ ... MG0330.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b133/ ... MG0326.jpg

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:54 pm
by mopar71
Very nice Job! :beer:

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:00 pm
by CtownRunner
Kewl,

Bet you can't wait to get it ON the road!

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:16 am
by pistol grip
Nice, :beer:

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:23 pm
by Eric
Looks great!!! Is that B7 blue?

car

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:37 pm
by rr6pak
Looks KEWl, Dennis! :beer:

Like you said your car, your way. Enuff said, period. I'm planning on working on my car more soon. Some day, it will get to the body shop.
Post more pix as you advance.
Keep the faith and good luck.

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:52 pm
by bandman
Thanks for the compliments guys.

The pictures show the car a little darker than what it is. Yet it is still darker than B5 blue which is one of the disappointments. I wanted B5 but I'll be !#% if that isn't B7. I will have to save judment until spring on a sunny day.

Dennis

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:33 am
by 1972RM23
WOW! :shock:
That turned out NICE!!!
Yes, it does look dark for B5 but it still looks AWESOME!
Worth the wait!

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:33 am
by Eric
bandman wrote:Thanks for the compliments guys.

The pictures show the car a little darker than what it is. Yet it is still darker than B5 blue which is one of the disappointments. I wanted B5 but I'll be !#% if that isn't B7. I will have to save judment until spring on a sunny day.

Dennis
B7 is a great color....but I'm a little biased!

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:49 am
by gionni
WOW! looks very good!!! nice!! 8)

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:05 pm
by AZ-Nick
that is real nice, I can't wait to see it completed.... :beer:

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:24 pm
by rav440
:beer: :beer: looks nice , diggn the color combo :beer:

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:18 pm
by Smellslike1974
That car is beautiful! :D

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:23 pm
by moparbrian
Nice Car

sweeeet

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:47 pm
by 73sunroofSSP
That looks sharp. I've never seen the stripes on the hood with the air grabber though. It still looks sharp with them.