67 Camaro "The Victim"

[fleet]

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=623968&postcount=78

Not too shabby a color Curtis.


:whenitsdone:

[trevor572]

Hi Curtis, The picture Skip has just posted looks really sweet. About a week or so ago I emailed you a link showing a 2nd gen, from memory it was a similar shade and you commented your wife even liked it. 😊 I reckon there would still be enough contrast with a black stripe. That's my latest favorite mate.
Cheers.

[Spiffav8]

I'm leaning towards the dark side too.

I agree with the consensus, the darker. The lighter is just to vanilla and bland for a muscle car. It's like painting your walls swiss coffee. (In real estate that's the safe bet for walls to please everybody)

Agree! Muscle Cars are supposed to be bad ass.... I mean really... would you cerakote an AR metallic white?

I am leaning towards the darker of the two. Still have a few more I'd like to look at before I decide though.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=623968&postcount=78

Not too shabby a color Curtis.


:whenitsdone:

Hi Curtis, The picture Skip has just posted looks really sweet. About a week or so ago I emailed you a link showing a 2nd gen, from memory it was a similar shade and you commented your wife even liked it. 😊 I reckon there would still be enough contrast with a black stripe. That's my latest favorite mate.
Cheers.

I do like that green, but....as strange as this sounds, I think it would look better on a 68. I know....weird.

[Spiffav8]

I really like Mike Reckley's 67. It doesn't seem to dark or to light to me. Haven't seen it in person, but it seems well balanced and doesn't flip to much from what I can see. If I could find something similar, I'd be happy.


https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MfvCcc8/0/L/i-MfvCcc8-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pft9bNn/0/S/i-Pft9bNn-S.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CjwgZPf/0/M/i-CjwgZPf-M.jpg

[Steve68]

one of my 1st 68's in my memory was a mist/silver 68, my dads friend owned, this was the early 80's, so who know what color it really was, but that's what I'd go with,

[Sonar Chief]

I really like Mike's 67 ... understated yet awesome! Still think a wrap is the way to go :relax:

[FaBrycation]

Here is another color you should check out Curtis. Its called Guard its a factory color on the new mustang. I know anything ford on a chevy would make the internet explode but I love this color


http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/1sick4dr/OiFEuAz.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/1sick4dr/media/OiFEuAz.jpg.html)

[JKnight]

Damn, that Guard green is nice!! Makes me think of the great Porsche green and brown colors of late. We're totally not helping.

If you're still thinking Lincoln silver, I agree with the darker.

[trevor572]

I really like Mike Reckley's 67. It doesn't seem to dark or to light to me. Haven't seen it in person, but it seems well balanced and doesn't flip to much from what I can see. If I could find something similar, I'd be happy.


https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MfvCcc8/0/L/i-MfvCcc8-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pft9bNn/0/S/i-Pft9bNn-S.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CjwgZPf/0/M/i-CjwgZPf-M.jpg

Hi Curtis, I just did a google search on this car and did some quick research, in a magazine article they gave the colour, looked up the code and it's the same as mine.😊 get a nice big spray out done mate, in some pictures it looks identical and in others it appears way darker. Cheers Trevor.

[65_LS1_T56]

I really like Mike Reckley's 67. It doesn't seem to dark or to light to me. Haven't seen it in person, but it seems well balanced and doesn't flip to much from what I can see. If I could find something similar, I'd be happy.


https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MfvCcc8/0/L/i-MfvCcc8-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pft9bNn/0/S/i-Pft9bNn-S.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CjwgZPf/0/M/i-CjwgZPf-M.jpg

Two things: I have seen Mike's car in person several times, the color is awesome! I really like it a lot. It would be an excellent choice.

Secondly, hey, I own that white trailer now! :D

[fleet]

If silver was good enough for The Mule...

#winning


:P

[Spiffav8]

one of my 1st 68's in my memory was a mist/silver 68, my dads friend owned, this was the early 80's, so who know what color it really was, but that's what I'd go with,

:lol: Well if you find out for sure, let me know and I'll have a look.

Here is another color you should check out Curtis. Its called Guard its a factory color on the new mustang. I know anything ford on a chevy would make the internet explode but I love this color


I don't want to be responsible for the internet going off line. Then again.....with the exception of the loss of LG, it might do the world some good.


Damn, that Guard green is nice!! Makes me think of the great Porsche green and brown colors of late. We're totally not helping.

If you're still thinking Lincoln silver, I agree with the darker.

It's still on the list. I want two more colors spray outs of the remaining colors on my list. Getting close though.

Hi Curtis, I just did a google search on this car and did some quick research, in a magazine article they gave the colour, looked up the code and it's the same as mine.😊 get a nice big spray out done mate, in some pictures it looks identical and in others it appears way darker. Cheers Trevor.

That is really good to hear! Narrows things down a ton!

Two things: I have seen Mike's car in person several times, the color is awesome! I really like it a lot. It would be an excellent choice.

Secondly, hey, I own that white trailer now! :D

That's also really good to hear. I think that may end up being the final color. Man I can't wait for this part of the process to be over!

How big is that trailer anyways? I'm thinking about buying one.

[DEIGuy38]

Good luck on color choice. I am stuck at that point right now. Took me long enough to make a wheels choose. Google Lotus Elise Storm Titanium.

http://gtcarlot.com/data/Lotus/Elise/2005/6706605/Exterior-13999702.html

[65_LS1_T56]

That's also really good to hear. I think that may end up being the final color. Man I can't wait for this part of the process to be over!

How big is that trailer anyways? I'm thinking about buying one.

I know I'd be happy with it. Always liked Mike's car.

It's a 24' Storm, they are gone now but I've been very happy with it.
https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/v/t1.0-9/10262092_490576707738144_62462475075790728_n.jpg?o h=4a626b487bed7cf3a067670e8e8a4459&oe=57686AAB
Not sure if you can see this without FB.

[98ssnova]

Did you pick a color?

[DBasher]

This is my vote, HOK Galaxy Gray. You can really see how it changes on the body lines of this 33/34, doesn't appear to mask any of the details.

I'm sure I missed it, what are the details/finish on the wheels and are you doing stripes of any kind?

[Musclerodz]

I really like Mike Reckley's 67. It doesn't seem to dark or to light to me. Haven't seen it in person, but it seems well balanced and doesn't flip to much from what I can see. If I could find something similar, I'd be happy.


https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MfvCcc8/0/L/i-MfvCcc8-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pft9bNn/0/S/i-Pft9bNn-S.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CjwgZPf/0/M/i-CjwgZPf-M.jpg


That looks alot like mercedes alubeam.

[DEIGuy38]

That looks alot like mercedes alubeam.

If i remember right it is lamborghina titanium. Found it see post #108

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=17231&page=11

[Spiffav8]

Did you pick a color?

Nope. I thought it was down to two, but DBASHER just had to go and make me revisit HOK Galaxy Gray. :lol: So it's down to three.

This is my vote, HOK Galaxy Gray. You can really see how it changes on the body lines of this 33/34, doesn't appear to mask any of the details.

I'm sure I missed it, what are the details/finish on the wheels and are you doing stripes of any kind?

I looked at that color way back, but didn't see that picture. I'll be taking another look. It's a lot like the Pepper Silver Metallic used on the Elinor Mustangs from what I can tell. Am I off on that?

Wheels are:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LqXspLx/0/L/i-LqXspLx-L.jpg

That looks alot like mercedes alubeam.

It's similar for sure. I don't think it's a bright though.

If i remember right it is lamborghina titanium. Found it see post #108

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=17231&page=11

Yup...that's it.

[paulk68]

Love the wheels, what size are running front and rear?

[Dirtmod08]

I think so. Maybe a few small things to finish up. Haven't talked to Jim for few weeks.




I am temped to go the satin route with it kind of like this, but it's a move that I'm not sure I am ready for...at least not on this build.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qtr4xfB/0/M/i-qtr4xfB-M.jpg

I painted one of my Mullet Camaro's gunmetal with a satin clearcoat and gloss stripes.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/78%20Camaro/IMG_20150801_142548033_zpsx0wwonfm.jpg

[Spiffav8]

Love the wheels, what size are running front and rear?

Thanks

Fronts: 275/30 R19
Rears: 305/30 R19

I painted one of my Mullet Camaro's gunmetal with a satin clearcoat and gloss stripes.

I like it. I think it's bit more aggressive look.

I've mentioned Lexus Atomic Silver a few times. One just happened to park outside the neighbors house yesterday and thankfully it was clean. Gave me a chance to sit and look at it for a few. Snapped a picture with the current spray outs to get a better idea. I'm diggin it, but not sure it's right.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-jq3qBCM/0/L/i-jq3qBCM-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ftKr5Lp/0/L/i-ftKr5Lp-L.jpg

[DBasher]

I went through this gray silver thing a few years ago when my dad painted his Sport Fury, I've witnessed your pain! He ended up with a Saab color that looks just right, color darkens around body lines and pops in the sun.

Out of the two you're showing in the picture, I'd be leaning towards the lighter color.

:thumbsup: :headspin:

[Flash68]

I loved this color I painted my previous 68. Never see it on many cars, now or then. I liked it because it had very minimal metallic which most other colors seem to have a fair amount to a large amount.

BMW Sterling Gray

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/dohc97/My%202003%20BMW%20540/_D2H1718.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/dohc97/media/My%202003%20BMW%20540/_D2H1718.jpg.html)

[Spiffav8]

I loved this color I painted my previous 68. Never see it on many cars, now or then. I liked it because it had very minimal metallic which most other colors seem to have a fair amount to a large amount.

BMW Sterling Gray

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/dohc97/My%202003%20BMW%20540/_D2H1718.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/dohc97/media/My%202003%20BMW%20540/_D2H1718.jpg.html)

Funny you bring this up as I have looked at your old build thread pics a few times. It's another that, I should probably take a second look at. Didn't wanna bring up a sore spot and see you cry, so I kept quite about it. I'm such a caring individual. :lol:

[jwcarguy]

Hey buddy, pick a dam color already!!! LOL

Too many pages about a color choice

What the hell are you going to do when it finally gets here and we start putting it together?
Your ass is in the shop with me, hire someone to take and post updates & pics!

So back on topic....... build thread

Has anyone seen his engine? pic of the engine I did last summer

That may change too, I have been informed that if this deal goes through that I will building him a 415 or 425 N/A stroker engine for him and sell this one?

You know I love ya buddy!!

Jeff

[DBasher]

Called my pops, he said it was Saab 279. Looks good with chrome, black trim and his gray centered torque thrusts.
Put your top colors on the wall and throw a dart.....

[trevor572]

Hey buddy, pick a dam color already!!! LOL

Too many pages about a color choice

What the hell are you going to do when it finally gets here and we start putting it together?
Your ass is in the shop with me, hire someone to take and post updates & pics!

So back on topic....... build thread

Has anyone seen his engine? pic of the engine I did last summer

That may change too, I have been informed that if this deal goes through that I will building him a 415 or 425 N/A stroker engine for him and sell this one?

You know I love ya buddy!!

Jeff
It might be more relevant to just hire someone to pick a colour for Curtis. He mentioned Jim being all loaded up on red bull and coffee recently, might to time to start slipping a fist full of valium into his coffee pot to buy Curtis a bit more time. lol
Cheers Mate.😊

[Vegas69]

That lexus color is sharp. I would consider it a transitional to contemporary color for a muscle car. Wait a minute, we aren't talking about houses.

In all seriousness, I'm going through the design of my custom house right now. In the last stages. The overall vision is important in your color choice. A modern color will work great with a modern theme. Meaning, engine, wheels, interior, luxuries

I'm building a transitional house. Meaning, not to traditional, not to contemporary. A modern balance.

I don't know if this helps, but I thought I'd share this perspective because building a custom car, which I've done, and a custom house are in the same ball park.

I pieced my muscle car together and it turned out good, I've spent some serious time on design and preparation for my home, I hope it turns out great.

[DEIGuy38]

Just my .02 but with what looks like brushed centers on the wheels I would go with a middle to darker shade of grey. The Sterling Gray BMW color would look great with those wheels. I am having a hard time with color right now as well. I have a 68 and my forgelines have black centers. I was looking at the Atomic Silver but wondered if the color was too "New" for the older muscle car? I also looked at the Porsche 918 Liquid Metal Silver. GOOD LUCK!!!

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/reviews/a8612/how-to-stow-the-918-spyders-roof/?zoomable

[Nine Ball]

Curtis, I would highly, highly, highly (3x) recommend you take a look at the silver they are using on the 2015-16 Dodge Viper. It is the best shade of silver I've seen in person, and I'm not a huge fan of silver cars. It has a shadowing liquid aspect, which seems to shift as you walk past it. Very similar to a wheel finish that most know as "hyper silver" with the dark undertones and depth. It would look absolutely killer on any car.

Customer car that was here last week.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Wheels%20Cars/Forgeline/Viper-Flushloc3.jpg (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/ynotdv8/media/Wheels%20Cars/Forgeline/Viper-Flushloc3.jpg.html)

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Wheels%20Cars/Forgeline/Viper-Flushloc4.jpg (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/ynotdv8/media/Wheels%20Cars/Forgeline/Viper-Flushloc4.jpg.html)

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Wheels%20Cars/Forgeline/Viper-Flushloc1.jpg (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/ynotdv8/media/Wheels%20Cars/Forgeline/Viper-Flushloc1.jpg.html)

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Wheels%20Cars/Forgeline/Viper-Flushloc2.jpg (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/ynotdv8/media/Wheels%20Cars/Forgeline/Viper-Flushloc2.jpg.html)

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Events/Viper%20Nationals%202016/049.jpg (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/ynotdv8/media/Events/Viper%20Nationals%202016/049.jpg.html)

Tony

[Vegas69]

I like it, wheels would need to go darker.

[DBasher]

Check out this 68 Chris Holstrom did back in 2010.

It's purdy.

[Flash68]

Funny you bring this up as I have looked at your old build thread pics a few times. It's another that, I should probably take a second look at. Didn't wanna bring up a sore spot and see you cry, so I kept quite about it. I'm such a caring individual. :lol:

:lol: You are indeed.

For the record, I cry a little every day for one reason or another. :smiley_smack:



http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Wheels%20Cars/Forgeline/Viper-Flushloc3.jpg (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/ynotdv8/media/Wheels%20Cars/Forgeline/Viper-Flushloc3.jpg.html)



Very nice looking color.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

yes!!!

[Musclerodz]

:lol: You are indeed.

For the record, I cry a little every day for one reason or another. :smiley_smack:



Very nice looking color.


I like that alot in the pic.

[DOOM]

Curtis,,,,,,, GM Cortez silver!!!!! DONE!!

[jwcarguy]

Curtis,,,,,,, GM Cortez silver!!!!! DONE!!

X2
Said that to him a couple months ago

Or just wrap the bitch and drive it!
Change your mind, peel it off! Lol

[F'in mine]

I'm partial to Cortez Silver as well.
http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=377051

But another nice silver is Lexus Atomic Silver?
https://www.google.ca/search?q=lexus+atomic+silver&safe=active&biw=1280&bih=699&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjgv4Cv-oLLAhUGGx4KHT3PDzoQsAQIGg

It changes shades in sunlight and low light, nevertheless great build!

[F'in mine]

Curtis, oops! Duh! just realized you posted Atomic Silver a few days ago.
:bang:

[Penny]

My 2 Pennies,



I like the viper silver.

[Spiffav8]

Hey buddy, pick a dam color already!!! LOL

Too many pages about a color choice

What the hell are you going to do when it finally gets here and we start putting it together?
Your ass is in the shop with me, hire someone to take and post updates & pics!

So back on topic....... build thread

Has anyone seen his engine? pic of the engine I did last summer

That may change too, I have been informed that if this deal goes through that I will building him a 415 or 425 N/A stroker engine for him and sell this one?

You know I love ya buddy!!

Jeff

It might be more relevant to just hire someone to pick a colour for Curtis. He mentioned Jim being all loaded up on red bull and coffee recently, might to time to start slipping a fist full of valium into his coffee pot to buy Curtis a bit more time. lol
Cheers Mate.😊

Yeah, Yeah. :lol: I think this is the most frustrating part of the build. It will be such a relief when we finally get to the actual build part of the process. Keep in mind, I wasn't even going to paint the car when I first bought it.


Put your top colors on the wall and throw a dart.....

I'm about to say F it and paint the sucker Red....only problem is which Red would I use? :sieg:

That lexus color is sharp. I would consider it a transitional to contemporary color for a muscle car. Wait a minute, we aren't talking about houses.

In all seriousness, I'm going through the design of my custom house right now. In the last stages. The overall vision is important in your color choice. A modern color will work great with a modern theme. Meaning, engine, wheels, interior, luxuries

I'm building a transitional house. Meaning, not to traditional, not to contemporary. A modern balance.

I don't know if this helps, but I thought I'd share this perspective because building a custom car, which I've done, and a custom house are in the same ball park.

I pieced my muscle car together and it turned out good, I've spent some serious time on design and preparation for my home, I hope it turns out great.

Timeless and Balance is the idea. Based on a few posts you've made we share your approach and vision. It's a delicate process, but worth it.

Just my .02 but with what looks like brushed centers on the wheels I would go with a middle to darker shade of grey. The Sterling Gray BMW color would look great with those wheels. I am having a hard time with color right now as well. I have a 68 and my forgelines have black centers. I was looking at the Atomic Silver but wondered if the color was too "New" for the older muscle car? I also looked at the Porsche 918 Liquid Metal Silver. GOOD LUCK!!!

But another nice silver is Lexus Atomic Silver? It changes shades in sunlight and low light, nevertheless great build!

Yeah they're brushed. I could change the wheels, but that's just an added expense. The BMW Sterling Gray is great, but on the darker side based on all the pictures Google found for me. Atomic Silver is high on my list, but you and Todd have said the exact same thing that I have been thinking. "Is it to "New" for our cars"?. That's enough to for me to drop it further down the list.

Curtis, I would highly, highly, highly (3x) recommend you take a look at the silver they are using on the 2015-16 Dodge Viper. It is the best shade of silver I've seen in person, and I'm not a huge fan of silver cars. It has a shadowing liquid aspect, which seems to shift as you walk past it. Very similar to a wheel finish that most know as "hyper silver" with the dark undertones and depth. It would look absolutely killer on any car.

Customer car that was here last week.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Wheels%20Cars/Forgeline/Viper-Flushloc3.jpg (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/ynotdv8/media/Wheels%20Cars/Forgeline/Viper-Flushloc3.jpg.html)

Tony


I like it, wheels would need to go darker.

:lol: You are indeed.

For the record, I cry a little every day for one reason or another. :smiley_smack:



Very nice looking color.

yes!!!

I like that alot in the pic.

My 2 Pennies,

I like the viper silver.

Yes! I like that. Different than the last Silver Dodge used. Heck just the fact that all of you (mainly Tony who has been suggesting White since day one) changed your mind and seem to prefer this over the others says a lot.

Curtis,,,,,,, GM Cortez silver!!!!! DONE!!

X2
Said that to him a couple months ago

I'm partial to Cortez Silver as well.


I like it, but it just doesn't do it for me. I'll post some of the examples I've been looking at.

[Spiffav8]

Working from Dark to light/Gray to Silver, here are some of the examples I've been looking at.

I haven't been able to find the exact name of this Gray, buit it's similar to most of the darker ones I've looked at and it's just to dark for me.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZhMKsXX/0/L/i-ZhMKsXX-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-XZXh8hf/0/L/i-XZXh8hf-L.jpg


Forget the messed up body kit and focus on the color..at least try to. :rolleyes:
From what I was able to find, this is Pepper Gray, which is used on the Elenore Mustangs. Not bad, but it doesn't seem right either. The pictures below is supposedly also Pepper Gray and I really like the way it looks in the picture. But when it's darker....not so much.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zZ2krZS/0/M/i-zZ2krZS-M.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CGJpzHc/0/L/i-CGJpzHc-L.jpg

No idea what this is, but it just screams "NOPE" to me.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qjQcmPg/0/S/i-qjQcmPg-S.jpg

So Mike and Trevor appear to be running the same color. Lamborghini Titanium Silver. The light really plays well in it and I haven't seen a picture I don't like of it yet.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-9GzVS8f/0/M/i-9GzVS8f-M.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rHDTbfr/0/M/i-rHDTbfr-M.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CjwgZPf/0/M/i-CjwgZPf-M.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MfvCcc8/0/L/i-MfvCcc8-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vDS94VN/0/L/i-vDS94VN-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vjnwKZ8/0/L/i-vjnwKZ8-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-nKfWcXZ/0/L/i-nKfWcXZ-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hzvpSDZ/0/L/i-hzvpSDZ-L.jpg

-CONT-

[Flash68]

Don't you dare use the pepper gray from the Eleanor.... :snapout:

[Spiffav8]

The silver that Mark used on Mayhem is pretty slick. SUPER bright...maybe to bright?

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LVgLhs6/0/L/i-LVgLhs6-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-62wN5dZ/0/L/i-62wN5dZ-L.png

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-76KvQxg/0/M/i-76KvQxg-M.jpg

I haven't been able to find any info on the exactly color or this car, but it does look wicked.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rxLqhwv/0/L/i-rxLqhwv-L.jpg

Another one I haven't been able to find into on. It's looks really sharp in this pic and reminds me of Mike and Trevors cars, but I'd bet it's pretty bright in the sun. Really like this car.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-fJJsx7h/0/L/i-fJJsx7h-L.jpg

Doug Susold used 2007 Viper Silver on this build and it looks very sharp....not a sharp as the new 2015-15 Silver IMO, but it's been on the list.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wQXcRDZ/0/L/i-wQXcRDZ-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-J5NB8qw/0/L/i-J5NB8qw-L.jpg

Supposedly the first two pictures is Cortez Silver. The second two below it are for sure.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-j3Bmq2h/0/L/i-j3Bmq2h-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TNW3G2N/0/L/i-TNW3G2N-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-jZNS7kL/0/L/i-jZNS7kL-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KVTH7nB/0/L/i-KVTH7nB-L.jpg


So basically they are all the same, but totally different. :knock: Headed out to see if I can find an Silver Viper to look at. :rolleyes:

[Spiffav8]

Don't you dare use the pepper gray from the Eleanor.... :snapout:

:lol: No worries. :captain1:

[Spiffav8]

Just so you all can clear your heads after that......

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7HBcJLg/0/M/i-7HBcJLg-M.png

:captain:

[trevor572]

Just so you all can clear your heads after that......

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7HBcJLg/0/M/i-7HBcJLg-M.png

:captain:

OK. Now where were we??? ��

[waynieZ]

Clear it from what :confused18:

[Sieg]

NO ONE IS COMING. IT'S UP TO US. :thumbsup:

Having spent some time in all different lighting conditions.........Mayhem's silver is pretty good. It does a little bit of everything.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-P579dXf/0/XL/i-P579dXf-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-FZPTZd3/0/XL/i-FZPTZd3-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rtmQvPd/0/XL/i-rtmQvPd-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BK9ZzrK/0/XL/i-BK9ZzrK-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Gp2WTW2/0/XL/i-Gp2WTW2-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lv4kGpC/0/XL/i-Lv4kGpC-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-5z5BkTs/0/XL/i-5z5BkTs-XL.jpg

A guy in your position can't have too many choices. :sieg:

[Spiffav8]

:thumbsup:

Having spent some time in all different lighting conditions.........Mayhem's silver is pretty good. It does a little bit of everything.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-P579dXf/0/XL/i-P579dXf-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-FZPTZd3/0/XL/i-FZPTZd3-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rtmQvPd/0/XL/i-rtmQvPd-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BK9ZzrK/0/XL/i-BK9ZzrK-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Gp2WTW2/0/XL/i-Gp2WTW2-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lv4kGpC/0/XL/i-Lv4kGpC-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-5z5BkTs/0/XL/i-5z5BkTs-XL.jpg

A guy in your position can't have too many choices. :sieg:

Probably the best pictures I've seen that really show this in all the different lights. Yeah...it's doesn't seem to ever look bad does it.

Thanks!

[DBasher]

Just trying to help....

[Spiffav8]

Just trying to help....

Well played. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

That reminds me of the cars in the original Mad Max. Might have to watch that now. Thanks!

[Sieg]

Probably the best pictures I've seen that really show this in all the different lights. Yeah...it's doesn't seem to ever look bad does it.

Thanks!

Welcome.....tough job but someone (without an iPhone) had to do it. :D

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-DVzQt72/1/XL/i-DVzQt72-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Bq6rK2p/0/XL/i-Bq6rK2p-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TWRXQCQ/0/XL/i-TWRXQCQ-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GvDvrcQ/0/XL/i-GvDvrcQ-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-w9VGrhx/0/XL/i-w9VGrhx-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-4bDBbSs/0/XL/i-4bDBbSs-XL.jpg

[DOOM]

I originally supplied the paint for that car but it never got used. The code is from Porsche, M7Z GT SILVER I believe at the time I had to have PPG help me get the code it was only available on the high dollar HYBRID they built. To bad Curtis I gave it away not to long ago.

[GregWeld]

Driving Mayhem into SEMA - with crap all over in the aisles - and guys running around on forklifts... and wooden crates... That was nerve wracking!

Great looking car! Well.... everything except that dumb orange stripe... :D

[F'in mine]

I originally supplied the paint for that car but it never got used. The code is from Porsche, M7Z GT SILVER I believe at the time I had to have PPG help me get the code it was only available on the high dollar HYBRID they built. To bad Curtis I gave it away not to long ago.

Does that mean the relentless pursuit of the perfect paint job is over, darn I was going to ship out this Mattel product to Curtis to see if it could possibly help with the decision making process, seriously, nah, maybe!

[Spiffav8]

Does that mean the relentless pursuit of the perfect paint job is over, darn I was going to ship out this Mattel product to Curtis to see if it could possibly help with the decision making process, seriously, nah, maybe!

You can send that anyways. Pretty sure I could use it in other areas or just give it to my wife to use. :lol:

[Spiffav8]

I originally supplied the paint for that car but it never got used. The code is from Porsche, M7Z GT SILVER I believe at the time I had to have PPG help me get the code it was only available on the high dollar HYBRID they built. To bad Curtis I gave it away not to long ago.

No worries Brother. Now that I have the paint code Jim will do a spray out and I can compare.

See you at Columbus.

[Spiffav8]

Small Update...but first: I STILL HAVEN'T NAILED DOWN THE COLOR :lol: Jim is going to do a few more spray outs for me. Honestly my brain needed a rest for a few. :confused18:

Jim took a break from the car and focused on some upgrades to his house while his girl was away. Sounds like a new sink and the addition of a bay window and sliding door. He also did some repairs on his daily driver. Pretty crazy for 10 days worth of work. :confused59: He's a machine!

Back to the car. Sounds like he's thinking one more round of primer and the big stuff will be good to go. After that he will blow the car apart and go after jams, etc. All the small stuff.

Watching all this take shape and seeing all the time spent to do it right makes me think of people that are shocked at how much it costs to paint a car. It's a lot of work!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-z46Z2ps/0/L/i-z46Z2ps-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-96kbKxv/0/L/i-96kbKxv-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pdvvS7s/0/L/i-pdvvS7s-L.jpg

[waynieZ]

Getting exciting now!! Good luck picking a color, people don't realize how tough it is until the deadline approaches.

[SlowProgress]

Honestly this is pretty exciting. I am so far away I can't even really think about paint. Being where you are must be a great feeling!

[paulk68]

I agree, watching this build is very exciting. I log in each day hoping I am going to see an update on this thread.

[pro66tour]

Probably the best pictures I've seen that really show this in all the different lights. Yeah...it's doesn't seem to ever look bad does it.

Thanks!

When that evening sun hits it - WOW!
Timeless color, pull the car out of the garage 20 years from now...beautiful as ever!!!

[Spiffav8]

Getting exciting now!! Good luck picking a color, people don't realize how tough it is until the deadline approaches.

Thankfully I'm not up against the wall and forced to pick right now. I've been all over the color wheel at least twice, if not more. My goal has been to stay ahead of Jim and so far, it's worked out fairly well. I keep reminding myself that the car was just going to get a suspension and LS swap when I brought it home. What was I thinking? :lostmarbles:

Honestly this is pretty exciting. I am so far away I can't even really think about paint. Being where you are must be a great feeling!

I am very excited and nervous. Sooooo many "what if's" running through my head right now.

I agree, watching this build is very exciting. I log in each day hoping I am going to see an update on this thread.

Well that makes me feel good. I do my best and as soon as I finish this I'll have one for you.

When that evening sun hits it - WOW!
Timeless color, pull the car out of the garage 20 years from now...beautiful as ever!!!

Couldn't agree more. Cool is just Cool.

[Spiffav8]

I was a bit surprised at how this update came in. It was a treat for sure. Jim says he sees a small spot that needs attention. I've watch these at least 80 times and I THINK I see what he's talking about...then again, I may just be seeing things at this point. :lol:

CIRoBwqduBk&feature

JC_GhAyGaK4&feature

m6kXl6hRhC8&feature

[waynieZ]

Hey do I need a secret decoder ring to see these?? I didn't get mine!
Says private.

[pro66tour]

Hey do I need a secret decoder ring to see these?? I didn't get mine!
Says private.

Me too:y0!:

[Spiffav8]

Hey do I need a secret decoder ring to see these?? I didn't get mine!
Says private.

Me too:y0!:

Apparently....Yes, you do. At lest when I have the videos set to "Private" you do. Yeah......Don't use YouTube much. If that wasn't already obvious. :headscratch:

They should be good to go now.....I hope. Hard to believe Jody hired me to help you guys isn't it! :relax:

[waynieZ]

Thanks It was worth the wait!! Very Nice!

[Sieg]

Once you get your first door ding at Walmart it will be a moot point.

:peepwall:

[Spiffav8]

Thanks It was worth the wait!! Very Nice!

And...the low spot is fixed. Apparently.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-PLQ4wPj/0/L/i-PLQ4wPj-L.jpg

Once you get your first door ding at Walmart it will be a moot point.

:peepwall:

A: You just had to be that guy.

B: No way in hell this car will be in the Walmart parking lot.

C: :warning:

[Sieg]

A: You just had to be that guy.

B: No way in hell this car will be in the Walmart parking lot.

C: :warning:

:slingshot:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Flash68]

A: You just had to be that guy.

B: No way in hell this car will be in the Walmart parking lot.

C: :warning:

D: Your wife will just drop you off then and come back in 2 hours.

:computer:

[GregWeld]

The only WalMart Sieg and I will go to in Vegas is the one out by the air base and LVMS... It's very high class and clean and organized. Well stocked.

After the first visit - we started to conceal carry..... LOL

[Penny]

The only WalMart Sieg and I will go to in Vegas is the one out by the air base and LSMS... It's very high class and clean and organized. Well stocked.

After the first visit - we started to conceal carry..... LOL



TRUE^

[Spiffav8]

D: Your wife will just drop you off then and come back in 2 hours.

:computer:

I prefer Target Thank You very much. That place carries High End sh1t and is Classy as F*ck!

The only WalMart Sieg and I will go to in Vegas is the one out by the air base and LVMS... It's very high class and clean and organized. Well stocked.

After the first visit - we started to conceal carry..... LOL

Yeah, that's good motivation isn't it. If you decide to go there regularly I recommend body armor.

[Vega$69]

A: You just had to be that guy.

B: No way in hell this car will be in the Walmart parking lot.

C: :warning:

The kids with their bikes will christen it.

[130fe]

I saw that Walmart over by Nellis was on the list of stores that Walmart was going to close. That is a pretty crazy one LOL

[Spiffav8]

The kids with their bikes will christen it.

I'm going to petition my HOA to ban all children from playing outside "for health and safety" reasons.

I saw that Walmart over by Nellis was on the list of stores that Walmart was going to close. That is a pretty crazy one LOL

Probably can't afford the losses due to all the theft.

[Vega$69]

I'm going to petition my HOA to ban all children from playing outside "for health and safety" reasons.
.

Then you won't be able to play outside either..Lol


Cars lookin good BTW :gitrdun:

[Vegas69]

I had about 100 miles on mine, driving through the lake at 10 PM, and a rock pops off the back of a truck and bounces right off my hood. A big old chip in my front valance. At first I was pissed, then I was glad. You saw what happened after... ha ha

[Spiffav8]

Then you won't be able to play outside either..Lol


Cars lookin good BTW :gitrdun:

This is true. Thanks. Jim is doing great work.


I had about 100 miles on mine, driving through the lake at 10 PM, and a rock pops off the back of a truck and bounces right off my hood. A big old chip in my front valance. At first I was pissed, then I was glad. You saw what happened after... ha ha

I know it will happen sooner than later. It's like washing my truck. Doesn't matter the time of year or the forecast. If I wash it, it will rain or the neighbors sprinkler will ruin it within 24 hours. So wrong.

[jarhead]

Thanks for the link Curtis, I was both thoroughly amused and impressed.

Still not sure to do about the 4 bar but at least I saw a cool build in progress.

Joe

[glr0212]

Let's see some color!

[Spiffav8]

Sorry for the long delay since my last post. Seems like I've been driving the crazy train the last few weeks. :lostmarbles: If I wasn't mental before, I am now.

Jim has been making steady progress on the car and we are getting closer to color. The car has been blown apart and all the nooks and crannies have been given attention. The firewall is nearly complete and the floor has been repaired. The floor wasn't bad, just a small hole, but time wise the smart call was to replace the drivers side.

I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.......

:captain:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Bqrs9Xg/0/L/i-Bqrs9Xg-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8jTgn2R/0/L/i-8jTgn2R-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LV6vqBv/0/L/i-LV6vqBv-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-nKj4FdM/0/L/i-nKj4FdM-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-cNLMh8D/0/L/i-cNLMh8D-L.jpg

[Spiffav8]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-jNnns7f/0/L/i-jNnns7f-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-kkJPLK8/0/L/i-kkJPLK8-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-6qBbv9s/0/L/i-6qBbv9s-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-5FZ7XzS/0/L/i-5FZ7XzS-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-n7C63Vg/0/L/i-n7C63Vg-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-g352WCX/0/L/i-g352WCX-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-82BKKDM/0/L/i-82BKKDM-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LrGF563/0/L/i-LrGF563-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZHg68Zt/0/L/i-ZHg68Zt-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zPpG4gv/0/L/i-zPpG4gv-L.jpg

[Vegas69]

Progress!! It's a good time to slice the tunnel for your T56.

[paulk68]

Looks amazing Curtis, must be so exciting getting these updates! Thanks for sharing

[jarhead]

Nice! I will be doing this hopefully in a couple of weeks.

[Nine Ball]

Smooth! Could zap that wiper motor hole too, and go with the Rain Gear hidden wipers. http://www.raingearwipers.com/

Tony

[Spiffav8]

Smooth! Could zap that wiper motor hole too, and go with the Rain Gear hidden wipers. http://www.raingearwipers.com/

Tony

Well....I already have everything needed to complete it as is or I would jump on that. Book marked the link. Maybe on the next one.

[glr0212]

Any paint on the car? I can't hold my breath much longer here

[glr0212]

two months....

are you locked in paint prison? What is the latest?

[fleet]

Curtis,

If you post pix of your paint, I promise to post a plane pic.


:P

[waynieZ]

Curtis,

If you post pix of your paint, I promise to post a plane pic.


:P

:popcorn2: Its lookin good.

[Spiffav8]

two months....

are you locked in paint prison? What is the latest?

Jim had to finish this up and get it delivered, so my car had to sit for a few. No big deal. I knew it would happen. It sounds like this concourse resto is all finished and will be delivered end of this week. Then we will be back on.


https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-dz2QpTQ/0/L/i-dz2QpTQ-L.jpg

Curtis,

If you post pix of your paint, I promise to post a plane pic.

:P

Boom! :D

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Z4tsz3d/0/L/i-Z4tsz3d-L.jpg


:popcorn2: Its lookin good.

Thanks man. :captain:

[fleet]

:shakehead:


lol



"On June 2, 1990 the SR-71 Blackbird made it's final flight for the US Military. And being the SR-71, it did it in style by setting the LA to Washington DC speed record of 1 hour, 4 minutes and 20 seconds. The average speed of the flight was 2,145 mph. The actual distance is 2,600+ land miles."

[zbugger]

Looking good Curtis.

[Spiffav8]

:shakehead:

lol


"On June 2, 1990 the SR-71 Blackbird made it's final flight for the US Military. And being the SR-71, it did it in style by setting the LA to Washington DC speed record of 1 hour, 4 minutes and 20 seconds. The average speed of the flight was 2,145 mph. The actual distance is 2,600+ land miles."

You picked a good one! Always thought it was interesting that the engines on that airplane didn't have any igniters and that it was basically always in afterburner. The outer skin held the fuel in and it leaked like crazy till the skin got hot and expanded. Also interesting that every time it went over Mach 2.5 it re-tempered the air frame due to the heat. Would have been a neat one to fly.

Looking good Curtis.

Thanks brother. Hopefully it will be home before to much longer. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Hopefully it will be home before to much longer. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:





I'm running out of time here buddy.......


Just sayin'......




:guns:

[Spiffav8]

I'm running out of time here buddy.......


Just sayin'......




:guns:

I would give it all for just a little more. :(

[waynieZ]

I would give it all for just a little more. :(

Amen

[Spiffav8]

Sooooo.....sitting around with to much time on my hands and I ended up with this, a 1951 Chevy 6100 long bed. Called on a Craigslist add that read "moving tomorrow, must go". I was surprised when the guy accepted my low ball offer. Jeff and I picked it up and currently I am putting a plan of attack together. Right meow, I am looking at swapping it over to an Chevy S10 frame and shortening the bed. Drop in a 5.3/4L60E combo, make it comfortable to drive and BAM! Laurie suggested making the engine compartment and interior look sick and then leave the outside looking pretty much as is. There's hope for her yet! One thing is for sure, no shiny paint on this one. It needs some love, but it has potential and I have the time. Once I get started, I'll give it a build thread of it's own.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-StB38pH/0/L/i-StB38pH-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KLNMNFs/0/L/i-KLNMNFs-L.jpg

My goal would to have it look something like this when completed. We shall see.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KqKSdjz/0/S/i-KqKSdjz-S.jpg

[Vegas69]

Get help:thankyou:

[Nine Ball]

Project stalling in 3, 2, 1.... LOL

[Flash68]

I dig it. And Laurie has it figured out. :thumbsup:

[fleet]

Wow, so that is what they mean by the after effects of 'Paint Jail Syndrome'...


:P

[Ron in SoCal]

Get help:thankyou:

X2

:lol: Congrats Brother!

[Spiffav8]

Get help:thankyou:

Professional counseling would probably cost more.

Project stalling in 3, 2, 1.... LOL

Hell no! It will go on the back burner once the Camaro comes back from Jim though.

I dig it. And Laurie has it figured out. :thumbsup:

I was jaw dropped when she suggested that. It really caught me off guard. She was laying on the couch surfing the internet on her iPad (which is her standard M.O.) and out of nowhere comes that. :EmoteClueless: Apparently she was looking at 3100 builds. :knock:

Wow, so that is what they mean by the after effects of 'Paint Jail Syndrome'...


:P

No paint jail IMO. Jim's a hard working guy.

X2

:lol: Congrats Brother!

Thanks bromigo. A little different, but it should be fun.

[DBasher]

Quick call to Art Morrison and you're done! Just tell em you want the same frame Craig has under his truck, baddabing badda boom! Quicker and easier than the S-10 deal and the drive will be much mo better. Kool trucks and I like the idea of a detailed interior and updated mechanical with a driver body.

:thumbsup:

[FaBrycation]

Dont overlook a Scott's chassis! We can make it for any ride height and tire size. Fully Tig welded not mig. Cnc machined components. Set up to bolt the body right on and motor mounts to bolt the engine in as well.

Ok now that is out there. Looking forward to seeing this come together Curtis:gitrdun:

[Spiffav8]

Quick call to Art Morrison and you're done! Just tell em you want the same frame Craig has under his truck, baddabing badda boom! Quicker and easier than the S-10 deal and the drive will be much mo better. Kool trucks and I like the idea of a detailed interior and updated mechanical with a driver body.

:thumbsup:

I've driven Craigs "Farm Truck". It's crazy impressive and a serious sleeper. He and I had the frame convo and as much and I would love to hit the easy button and order one. Maybe down the road.

Dont overlook a Scott's chassis! We can make it for any ride height and tire size. Fully Tig welded not mig. Cnc machined components. Set up to bolt the body right on and motor mounts to bolt the engine in as well.

Ok now that is out there. Looking forward to seeing this come together Curtis:gitrdun:

Another killer option, but at the moment it's just to much :G-Dub: It sounds like Jim is back on the Camaro and with all the major stuff being finished it's shouldn't be to much longer before we see color. Keep in mind that this is based on "Jim Time". It's kind of like "Island Time" only he's not being lazy. :poke: Once the Camaro is done, I'll be looking at more options for a serious frame. That's also dependent on how we end up using the truck.

I keep catching Laurie looking at 3100 pictures and reading build threads. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. :EmoteClueless: She won't work on the truck, but watch, she will get all critical and start telling me that I'm doing it all wrong.
:peepwall:

[Spiffav8]

Just checked my e-mail and found these. Car looks awesome IMO.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-WK9nVFP/0/L/i-WK9nVFP-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Tq76zbg/0/L/i-Tq76zbg-L.jpg

[waynieZ]

Sweet!

[MCMLXIX]

Audi Daytona Grey Pearl (maybe too dark for you)

http://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/s6-c7-platform-discussion-199/53843d1456379797-2016-s6-order-placed-img_0953.jpg

http://cdn.pinthiscars.com/images/audi-s8-2016-wallpaper-2.jpg

[Spiffav8]

Audi Daytona Grey Pearl (maybe too dark for you)

http://www.audiworld.com/forums/attachments/s6-c7-platform-discussion-199/53843d1456379797-2016-s6-order-placed-img_0953.jpg

http://cdn.pinthiscars.com/images/audi-s8-2016-wallpaper-2.jpg

Little to dark, though I do like it. I spotted a 'Silver Blonde' Aston Martin a few days ago. Need to run by the dealer for a quick look.

Fingers crossed that I'll have some color before to long.

[JD67SS]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s222/spiffav8/IMG_6662_zpsd6cd8d26.jpg

.

I can't stop looking at the pics of your car with the wheel/tire setup you had... I'm thinking more towards a resto-mod rather than a full on PT conversion for my '67 and really like the classic look of those AR Torq Thrusts. Did you happen to know the wheel and tire sizes? (it almost looks like they're 7's front and rear with just a staggered tire package).

Thanks in advance.:thumbsup:

JD

[Spiffav8]

I can't stop looking at the pics of your car with the wheel/tire setup you had... I'm thinking more towards a resto-mod rather than a full on PT conversion for my '67 and really like the classic look of those AR Torq Thrusts. Did you happen to know the wheel and tire sizes? (it almost looks like they're 7's front and rear with just a staggered tire package).

Thanks in advance.:thumbsup:

JD

JD I'm sorry I don't recall the tire size. The wheels where 15" though. I like the look also. You might entertain the idea of a mild PT build. Perhaps upgraded steering, brakes, bushings, springs, etc. Keep the classic look, but up the performance a bit.

Let me know if I can help any.

:captain:

[Flash68]

Is it done yet?

[Spiffav8]

Is it done yet?

Of all the people to give me sh!it about that. :lol:

Jim is back on the car and actually sent pictures this morning. Nothing crazy, but I'll post them up this evening after work.

:cheers:

[Flash68]

:stirthepot: :D

Sounds good - post em up!

[JD67SS]

JD I'm sorry I don't recall the tire size. The wheels where 15" though. I like the look also. You might entertain the idea of a mild PT build. Perhaps upgraded steering, brakes, bushings, springs, etc. Keep the classic look, but up the performance a bit.

Let me know if I can help any.

:captain:

Thanks Curtis, Yes, that's what I'm thinking... LS3, Speed Tech torque arm, etc. but keep the look old school. I'd love to have a second car and do do as you are here, but I know I'll never track it. Just hate the 49 year old handling and want to drive it more.

Thanks!

[FaBrycation]

Can't wait to see it!

[Spiffav8]

We have movement. ;) It's detail work now and we all know those small things aren't exactly small when it comes to the time they take. But details count!!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-P6nPKsP/0/L/i-P6nPKsP-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7j59PV6/0/L/i-7j59PV6-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pQGBMjd/0/L/i-pQGBMjd-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-M4k9526/0/L/i-M4k9526-L.jpg

[GregWeld]

Got to love a good movement...... er wait! That's not what he said!

[Ron in SoCal]

I'm wondering if your project thread / name is for all of us?

As in, we're all the Victim(s)?

:D

Looks great Curtis! :cheers:

[DBasher]

Love the color, Curtis....I say you run with it!

:thumbsup:

[DOOM]

It keeps getting better !! :popcorn2: :thumbsup:

[dhutton]

It looks great. Is this car heading to SEMA next year?

Don

[Spiffav8]

Got to love a good movement...... er wait! That's not what he said!

Well.....

I'm wondering if your project thread / name is for all of us?

As in, we're all the Victim(s)?

:D

Looks great Curtis! :cheers:

All our wallets are. :cheers:

Love the color, Curtis....I say you run with it!

:thumbsup:

Primer gray....hmmm.

It keeps getting better !! :popcorn2: :thumbsup:

Thanks Brother!

It looks great. Is this car heading to SEMA next year?

Don

No way. You'll be over there licking the windows or worse! :D

[98ssnova]

This car will be in my garage next year.......hahahahaha!!!!!!! Glad to see you moving forward can't wait till its in your garage again.

[Sieg]

Hurry up! Track day Oct 15 & 16 at Thunderhill....Be There! :hitaxeonthehead:

[Spiffav8]

This car will be in my garage next year.......hahahahaha!!!!!!! Glad to see you moving forward can't wait till its in your garage again.

Right! Not the first one around here to say that.

Hurry up! Track day Oct 15 & 16 at Thunderhill....Be There! :hitaxeonthehead:

I'll be there...car probably won't though.

[Sieg]

I'll be there...car probably won't though.
Perfect, I'll teach you how to run a Longacre tire pyrometer. :unibrow:

[Flash68]

Perfect, I'll teach you how to run a Longacre tire pyrometer. :unibrow:

:lol:

Sieg is trying to hire his replacement.

[Sieg]

:lol:

Sieg is trying to hire his replacement.
Hire? I'll pay him my exact wage scale at Sonoma. :)

[Flash68]

Hire? I'll pay him my exact wage scale at Sonoma. :)

With this group, even hanging out ain't free. :peepwall:

[Centerforce]

Excellent job on that firewall! Something about a shaved firewall really pleases our OCD :yes:

[Spiffav8]

Jim has been back on the car for a few and I've been slacking on updates. It's all about the details at the moment and there's not really a lot of pictures...but there are a few.

Installing the Roll bar and sub-frame connectors seem like a big step for some reason and it's the one thing that has me revisiting the plans and insuring that we have everything for the next phase. I'm pretty stoked.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HFDZWQB/0/L/i-HFDZWQB-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GH445jK/0/L/i-GH445jK-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-mbmGkfn/0/L/i-mbmGkfn-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pt3nBD9/0/L/i-pt3nBD9-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-XX7LxFh/0/L/i-XX7LxFh-L.jpg

[Spiffav8]

Sub-frame connectors going in. Jim keeps reminding me that he's a painter and not a welder. He does pretty decent clean up work in my oppinion.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-XX7LxFh/0/L/i-XX7LxFh-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-gXHFxhg/0/L/i-gXHFxhg-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-6FhwXnP/0/L/i-6FhwXnP-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-RPmD69s/0/L/i-RPmD69s-L.jpg

Apparently the bottom of the car has to look as good as the top of the car. :RunninDog:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-mZzs2Hf/0/L/i-mZzs2Hf-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-T2fkxH8/0/L/i-T2fkxH8-L.jpg

[Spiffav8]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ckH7LM3/0/L/i-ckH7LM3-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pZM4r5s/0/L/i-pZM4r5s-L.jpg

I am totally distracted by that Rocker Panel. :D

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-RTVnDDv/0/L/i-RTVnDDv-L.jpg

For all of you asking or wondering about paint....Jim just bought the Ferrari of paint guns to shoot the car with. He picked up a sample of the paint color and will have a spray out to me shortly. It'll be just a few weeks while a few small details are taken care of.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-StcX8mQ/0/L/i-StcX8mQ-L.jpg

Thanks for looking. :hello:

[Flash68]

I don't know about the car but the sprayer looks nice :action-smiley-027:

[Ricochet]

Looks great!!! No doubt that you have to be stoked. I'm glad he's breaking in the new gun on your car... This way he will be really proficient when mine gets there..... Within a month!! And no.... That was not a typo!!! LMAO!

[Spiffav8]

I don't know about the car but the sprayer looks nice :action-smiley-027:

Let's just hope it works as nice as it looks!

Looks great!!! No doubt that you have to be stoked. I'm glad he's breaking in the new gun on your car... This way he will be really proficient when mine gets there..... Within a month!! And no.... That was not a typo!!! LMAO!

Within a month aye. I hope that's true...this time. :action-smiley-027:

[Flash68]

Let's just hope it works as nice as it looks!




I am sure it will. Car looks great. Fun to see that progress.


Looks great!!! No doubt that you have to be stoked. I'm glad he's breaking in the new gun on your car... This way he will be really proficient when mine gets there..... Within a month!! And no.... That was not a typo!!! LMAO!

No way! That is awesome Brent. :bigun2:

[Ricochet]

I am sure it will. Car looks great. Fun to see that progress.

No way! That is awesome Brent. :bigun2:

Concur. It's going to look awesome!!! Jim is nailing it and the color is going to look phenomenal!!

Yes, Dave.... Way!! Lol!! Have not updated the thread in forever but it's just about ready for Jim. Maybe I'll blow the dust off the thread and update it.

[Spiffav8]

Jim has the paint booth all cleaned up. Won't be long now. :headspin:

Before:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-z3jFHds/0/L/i-z3jFHds-L.jpg


After:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Dr5pVj5/0/L/i-Dr5pVj5-L.jpg

[waynieZ]

WOO HOOO ! So Happy for You!!

[fleet]

FPQlXNH36mI

[johnnymac46]

looking good Curtis!!!!

[Mikael A]

Looks awesome

[Spiffav8]

Looks awesome

looking good Curtis!!!!

WOO HOOO ! So Happy for You!!

Thanks guys. Now all I have to worry about is scratching it! :underchair:

[Vega$69]

Thanks guys. Now all I have to worry about is scratching it! :underchair:

The 1st scratch is the deepest. Lol

[Spiffav8]

The 1st scratch is the deepest. Lol

Well it better be done by me or there's a chance I'll have to wash the car after I finish dealing with the poor soul that made the mistake.

:bigun2:

[Sieg]

Rock chips are battle scars. :thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

Just checking in to say - woohooo!!!

[Flash68]

Just checking in to say - woohooo!!!

well look what the cat dragged in.... :theresa:

[Spiffav8]

Just checking in to say - woohooo!!!

:confused59: Jeepers man...where the flip have you been hiding? Missed you man.

[Ron in SoCal]

Whew! For a minute there I thought I missed something :ohsnap:

[minendrews68]

Well it better be done by me or there's a chance I'll have to wash the car after I finish dealing with the poor soul that made the mistake.

:bigun2:

HAHA...... Dont I know what your sayin':catfight:

[Sieg]

Is it done yet? :captain1:

[jarhead]

looking sweet Curtis!

[Spiffav8]

Is it done yet? :captain1:

Jim is completing the final sanding before paint. Looks like he's finishing up the underside of the trunk lid tonight. I think there are a few small areas and then it's clean up time before he sprays.

looking sweet Curtis!

Thanks man! Pretty stoked..and nervous.

[Ricochet]

Looks incredible Curtis.... You are going to be extremely pleased!!! No need to be nervous!! :)

[Spiffav8]

Looks incredible Curtis.... You are going to be extremely pleased!!! No need to be nervous!! :)

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CgCkdr6/0/L/i-CgCkdr6-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HcnZPbT/0/L/i-HcnZPbT-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-NM5LvX7/0/L/i-NM5LvX7-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MhbVtmF/0/L/i-MhbVtmF-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-cCMx4T2/0/L/i-cCMx4T2-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zsqkk22/0/L/i-zsqkk22-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-9Bxs8rj/0/L/i-9Bxs8rj-L.jpg

Jim is double checking all his work and getting his paint/game plan together. A few more small details and.....

I'm not nervous about the work. Just hope my color looks as good as I think it will. Hope isn't a very good plan.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LJNc4dr/0/L/i-LJNc4dr-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-jsNjsN2/0/L/i-jsNjsN2-L.jpg

[Sonar Chief]

Holy cow ... that's some skill!!!! :king:

[Mikael A]

It's going to be awesome :dance: :dance:

[tmadden]

Looking forward to the completed car

[paulk68]

That silver looks like it is going to be AWESOME!!!

[DOOM]

SEMA is two weeks away! :hello:

[Spiffav8]

Holy cow ... that's some skill!!!! :king:

I have learned SO much along the way. I'm thankful that Jim is willing to take the time and explain things to me. He has a lot of talent for sure!

It's going to be awesome :dance: :dance:

I agree and thanks for the back up. Can't wait to see color on it. :D

Looking forward to the completed car

Me to!! You know how long it takes to build a car. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

That silver looks like it is going to be AWESOME!!!

It better! No one really wants to talk color with me anymore. Weird. :lol:

SEMA is two weeks away! :hello:

Right! Super stoked to see everyone....and see some cool cars. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Lookin great Buddy! I won't be able to make SEMA / LatG this year (again) but still let me know when you are heading up to Jim's! I'd love to swing over and say hi and check this mother out.

:cheers:

[waynieZ]

It's going to look Sweet!

[Spiffav8]

Lookin great Buddy! I won't be able to make SEMA / LatG this year (again) but still let me know when you are heading up to Jim's! I'd love to swing over and say hi and check this mother out.

:cheers:

Why am I not surprised? :EmoteClueless:

I hope to be backup that way before Christmas. I'll let you know. Maybe we can get Brent, Jody & Jim to join us for dinner and drinks.

It's going to look Sweet!

Thanks man. I am SO ready for it to be home. Jim is a workaholic and a one man show, so I can't complain.

[Flash68]

Why am I not surprised? :EmoteClueless:

I hope to be backup that way before Christmas. I'll let you know. Maybe we can get Brent, Jody & Jim to join us for dinner and drinks.




If SEMA was down the street from me I guarantee I'd make it. :lol:

Yes that would be great to get together... haven't seen the boys in awhile. :cheers:

[Spiffav8]

If SEMA was down the street from me I guarantee I'd make it. :lol:

Yes that would be great to get together... haven't seen the boys in awhile. :cheers:

Yeah...sure you would! It's ok, I believe you. Really. :action-smiley-027:

[DEIGuy38]

is this thing painted yet? We need to see some color or an update!!!

[waynieZ]

Why am I not surprised? :EmoteClueless:



Thanks man. I am SO ready for it to be home. Jim is a workaholic and a one man show, so I can't complain.

As long as you see progress your good!

[DBasher]

I'm so distracted by your new picture, Curtis. Please send hi res photos. :D It was nice meeting you at SEMA and hanging out at the track, another good guy from this site. As far as the Camaro..did I miss the color decision? Still going with gray, or is it silver..or tungsten. That 50 Ford had a nice tone to it.....:underchair:

Dave I'd like to say you were missed at SEMA, I'm not going to but I'd like to. Xoxo

[Spiffav8]

I'm so distracted by your new picture, Curtis. Please send hi res photos. :D It was nice meeting you at SEMA and hanging out at the track, another good guy from this site. As far as the Camaro..did I miss the color decision? Still going with gray, or is it silver..or tungsten. That 50 Ford had a nice tone to it.....:underchair:

Dave I'd like to say you were missed at SEMA, I'm not going to but I'd like to. Xoxo

Basher...I to had a great time at SEMA and enjoyed kicking around the track with you. Lot of good people on the site for sure. No you didn't miss the color and yes we are still going silver. Jim found a silver he loves and well....it doesn't suck. I told him if he could figure out what it is that I'd entertain it. If not well then it's that Lamborghini silver. The car is 100% ready to spray and has been for nearly a month. :lol: Let's hope he finds it soon cause paint on the car by Christmas would be EPIC!!!

The woman in the picture is one that truly impresses me. She's funny, Loves Dogs, she's a competitive shooter, Hollywood stunt woman and mother. She also has a big heart and swears a lot. :lol:

Amy Jane
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hxJ6CBx/0/L/i-hxJ6CBx-L.jpg

[DBasher]

The woman in the picture is one that truly impresses me. She's funny, Loves Dogs, she's a competitive shooter, Hollywood stunt woman and mother. She also has a big heart and swears a lot. :lol:

So a Unicorn? :D

Like you I'm looking forward to seeing the pile o'parts come together.
:cheers:

[Spiffav8]

So a Unicorn? :D

Like you I'm looking forward to seeing the pile o'parts come together.
:cheers:

Pretty much. :lol:

[gofastwclass]

Sounds like a keeper. :)

[glr0212]

Man, this car has been in the paint jail longer than mine. Mine went in Jan 16. Supposed to finally get paint on the body monday... When mine went in, 90% of the metal repair was done.

Paint work is brutal. I think it will turn out great, but I don't understand why these guys move so slow.

[Flash68]

I think Curtis sold the car already for a $1000 profit.

[DBasher]

I think Curtis sold the car already for a $1000 profit.

Probably could've got $1750 if he waited until it was painted....:bigun2:


Here's to hoping you get a great Christmas update, :cheers:

[glr0212]

I think Curtis sold the car already for a $1000 profit.

When did this happen? 4 months checking this thread to see how the silver turned out and he sold the car?

damn.

[DBasher]

When did this happen? 4 months checking this thread to see how the silver turned out and he sold the car?

damn.

Not sold, just giving Curtis a hard time...:poke:

4 months is nothing, you should check out Daves build. :lol: It's a build guide on what not to do...or, how to launder money in the car world....maybe better to read it backwards...with whiskey. :action-smiley-027:

[gofastwclass]

Not sold, just giving Curtis a hard time...:poke:

4 months is nothing, you should check out Daves build. :lol: It's a build guide on what not to do...or, how to launder money in the car world....maybe better to read it backwards...with whiskey. :action-smiley-027:


Reading it backwards takes the fun out of the story, you already know who dunnit! :idea: :lol:

[Flash68]

Curtis sold his other 'filler' project.... probably for the best. :)




4 months is nothing, you should check out Daves build.

Build? Surely you meant to say demolition.....

[blowngasr]

Sorry it's slow going right now on Curtis car, but remember guys these cars, Curtis, Charlie, Brent....there being done.....after 5:00.....after dinner, after yard work, after house work, and of course like all of us have to ...after the ..honey do list is done....most of the work is done late nite...and I mean from 8 to 1 in the morning, with the alarm clock going off at 5:15 am...plus like I told Curtis..everybody wants paint now....those who don't do the work don't realize all the solvents put down while blocking and priming over and over....plus the solvent in the sealer and clear....this stuff needs time to dry..air out...unless you can afford a 20 grand heat lamp....it would be nice to do them faster, means gettin paid faster....but keep the owner updated and lots of progress pics...and GOOD WORK.....extra time is ok....as soon as we can find the Right color paint will flow...merry Christmas everybody.....jim

[Spiffav8]

Man, this car has been in the paint jail longer than mine. Mine went in Jan 16. Supposed to finally get paint on the body monday... When mine went in, 90% of the metal repair was done.

Paint work is brutal. I think it will turn out great, but I don't understand why these guys move so slow.

Paint Jail? Nah...When you consider one guy is doing all the work, the length of time he's had the car and the time he spent on the Mustang, not to mention LIFE....It's actually gone pretty quick.

The car has been ready for color since Nov 1 st. But of course we had to see that Mustang Goolsby brought to SEMA which sent us looking again! :lol: Hey Jim liked it to.

I don't expect Jim to do any work on the car till after the New Year. Hey man....it's the Holidays. It's family time.

:cheers:

[Spiffav8]

Sorry it's slow going right now on Curtis car, but remember guys these cars, Curtis, Charlie, Brent....there being done.....after 5:00.....after dinner, after yard work, after house work, and of course like all of us have to ...after the ..honey do list is done....most of the work is done late nite...and I mean from 8 to 1 in the morning, with the alarm clock going off at 5:15 am...plus like I told Curtis..everybody wants paint now....those who don't do the work don't realize all the solvents put down while blocking and priming over and over....plus the solvent in the sealer and clear....this stuff needs time to dry..air out...unless you can afford a 20 grand heat lamp....it would be nice to do them faster, means gettin paid faster....but keep the owner updated and lots of progress pics...and GOOD WORK.....extra time is ok....as soon as we can find the Right color paint will flow...merry Christmas everybody.....jim

Apparently everyone wants to know what you're doing. :lol: Once you're done with the car this thread won't get any attention. :bump:

[98ssnova]

Dont worry about everybody else just do you Curtis!!!! LOL.:lolhit: :gitrdun:

[DBasher]

Sorry it's slow going right now on Curtis car, but remember guys these cars, Curtis, Charlie, Brent....there being done.....after 5:00.....after dinner, after yard work, after house work, and of course like all of us have to ...after the ..honey do list is done....most of the work is done late nite...and I mean from 8 to 1 in the morning, with the alarm clock going off at 5:15 am...plus like I told Curtis..everybody wants paint now....those who don't do the work don't realize all the solvents put down while blocking and priming over and over....plus the solvent in the sealer and clear....this stuff needs time to dry..air out...unless you can afford a 20 grand heat lamp....it would be nice to do them faster, means gettin paid faster....but keep the owner updated and lots of progress pics...and GOOD WORK.....extra time is ok....as soon as we can find the Right color paint will flow...merry Christmas everybody.....jim

Doh! I feel like dad just walked in now I'm in trouble...:bitchslap: Jim, I get it and realize the time involved to do what you do, I'm sure your customers do as well....That's all that matters.
Curtis, I'll be paying attention after its painted...I'm really starting to enjoy these Camaro "kit car" builds. :popcorn2:

[Flash68]

Sorry it's slow going right now on Curtis car, but remember guys these cars, Curtis, Charlie, Brent....there being done.....after 5:00.....after dinner, after yard work, after house work, and of course like all of us have to ...after the ..honey do list is done....most of the work is done late nite...and I mean from 8 to 1 in the morning, with the alarm clock going off at 5:15 am...plus like I told Curtis..everybody wants paint now....those who don't do the work don't realize all the solvents put down while blocking and priming over and over....plus the solvent in the sealer and clear....this stuff needs time to dry..air out...unless you can afford a 20 grand heat lamp....it would be nice to do them faster, means gettin paid faster....but keep the owner updated and lots of progress pics...and GOOD WORK.....extra time is ok....as soon as we can find the Right color paint will flow...merry Christmas everybody.....jim

Jim, I hope you know everyone is just playing around. Your reputation is very much intact and you have taken great care of some very discerning customers as far as I know. We just like to take jabs at each other... pretty much as often as we can. Sometimes even without merit. :poke:

Merry Christmas to you sir :thumbsup:

That Basher guy.... don't mind him. :underchair:

[waynieZ]

Nice job Jim, the car is looking great.

[DBasher]

That Basher guy.... don't mind him. :underchair:

Hold on, Flashy...let me see if I can find it....:goggles:

[blowngasr]

Ahhh guys It's all good.....wasn't sure if some new that this is done after 5:00. That's all...Thanks for the nice words...Jim..:thankyou:

[glassman]

I always said "you can't rush art" (at least thats what i tell my wifey why i take so long in the bathroom going #2)

[Spiffav8]

Doh! I feel like dad just walked in now I'm in trouble...:bitchslap: Jim, I get it and realize the time involved to do what you do, I'm sure your customers do as well....That's all that matters.
Curtis, I'll be paying attention after its painted...I'm really starting to enjoy these Camaro "kit car" builds. :popcorn2:

Kit car? You would think they'd come with better instructions. :sieg:

[johnnymac46]

Just checking in....
:stirthepot::stirthepot::stirthepot::stirthepot: :flag2:

[Spiffav8]

Just checking in....
:stirthepot::stirthepot::stirthepot::stirthepot: :flag2:

Standby one....

[98ssnova]

Oh man here we go..........UPDATE!!!!!!!

[DBasher]

I. Can't. Breathe.....
:theresa:

[Spiffav8]

Just checking in....
:stirthepot::stirthepot::stirthepot::stirthepot: :flag2:

Oh man here we go..........UPDATE!!!!!!!

I. Can't. Breathe.....
:theresa:

Here's your update. I SOLD my motor.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-93w542B/0/L/i-93w542B-L.jpg


:popcorn2:

[jwcarguy]

Here's your update. I SOLD my motor.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-93w542B/0/L/i-93w542B-L.jpg


:popcorn2:


I may be to blame here??
I may be having a small influence on Curtis, since everytime that he is over my place he surrounded by either stroker engines or recently a new GMPP LS7 assembly
I think once I showed him the cnc ported LS7 heads w/ titanium valves, he decided to sell his engine and go bigger!!!

[Sieg]

Sucker :D

[Flash68]

Here's your update. I SOLD my motor.



:popcorn2:

Well of course you did.

I mean.. why wouldn't you? :lol:

:headspin:

[Spiffav8]

Well of course you did.

I mean.. why wouldn't you? :lol:

:headspin:

Exactly. Glad someone gets it.

Learned a lot since we built the one I had. It's no slouch by any means. I just decided I wanted to build a stroked LS3. The rain is killing me on getting the car painted and at this point I don't expect it till April/May. Might as well do it now while I have the time on my hands.

[Vegas69]

That's like getting drinking advice from an alcoholic. (Dave)

Me being a former caroholic, I get it! Why not spend 5k more for 20 more hp. ha

[Spiffav8]

That's like getting drinking advice from an alcoholic. (Dave)

Me being a former caroholic, I get it! Why not spend 5k more for 20 more hp. ha

:lol:

5k! Thankfully I have Jeff and he knows what he's doing when it comes to building an LS. The Sand Rail he just finished is over the top and the motor is awesome. Thanks to him I am learning a ton (drinking from a fire hose) and saving a lot of $$.

Hopefully I will be able to start posting some engine build pictures soon.

:captain:

[Flash68]

That's like getting drinking advice from an alcoholic. (Dave)



That'd be like asking Todd for RE advice or to list your house for sale. Oh the horror! :lol:

[Vegas69]

I wouldn't even show up. You'd want me to do it for free. :mock:

[Flash68]

I wouldn't even show up. You'd want me to do it for free. :mock:

Well if the service value is zero then the price should reflect that. :action-smiley-027:

[Heather1124]

I finally got to look back through the entire thread. I can't wait to see the paint you chose! What's the end game for the '51 Chevy? I've always loved that style and now you've got me thinking about another build...after the camaro of coarse, but I would want to be able to haul the camaro with it.

[Spiffav8]

I finally got to look back through the entire thread. I can't wait to see the paint you chose! What's the end game for the '51 Chevy? I've always loved that style and now you've got me thinking about another build...after the camaro of coarse, but I would want to be able to haul the camaro with it.

The Lamborghini Silver is the color. IF the weather ever improves in California Jim will paint the car. It's been ready since Nov! As much as I would LOVE to have it home, I appreciate that Jim insists on doing things right.

I was offered far more than I paid for the '51, so I sold it. I still want one (that and a 72 K5 Blazer) and at some point I'll look for another one.

[96z28ss]

Lets see some color on that bitch.

[DBasher]

Lets see some color on that, bitch.

Bob, you forgot the comma....:underchair:

I know you guys are used to painting cars outside in the driveway, couldn't you rent a big tent to get it out of the weather and lay some color on it? :headspin:

Xoxo

[Heather1124]

Are you settled on a 72 K5 Blazer? There's a 78 for sale up near me. Asking $3k.

[Spiffav8]

Are you settled on a 72 K5 Blazer? There's a 78 for sale up near me. Asking $3k.

Yes. It's on my list and will be the next project I take on.....if I ever take on another one.


:thankyou: for remembering and for thinking of me. You're awesome.

:captain:

[Spiffav8]

Well......after a long 7 months of cold and soggy weather we are back on track and moving again. I drove out a few weeks back and picked up all the trim and got to see the car. The work is far beyond my expectations! Jim has done a wonderful job and I couldn't be happier.

Here's a few pictures to bring you up to speed. More to follow soon!!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7QFmZMC/0/0c42d197/L/i-7QFmZMC-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-R8Sm7KV/0/6be5ea38/L/i-R8Sm7KV-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-tKf2WfJ/0/eb2424b4/L/i-tKf2WfJ-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-gVjQ4Zd/0/6381dc80/L/i-gVjQ4Zd-L.jpg

[Spiffav8]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-gNJLtbK/0/83ecd0c8/L/i-gNJLtbK-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pWfr2RZ/0/0a8adfab/L/i-pWfr2RZ-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3tK9hcH/0/9943bf4f/L/i-3tK9hcH-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JZw8RhX/0/f71f7572/L/i-JZw8RhX-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MWtLZRJ/0/74f234cd/L/i-MWtLZRJ-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TNvKj32/0/3b73bc95/L/i-TNvKj32-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-P3xLgvC/0/e302af24/L/i-P3xLgvC-L.jpg

[Spiffav8]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8LTXdJH/0/611e971b/L/i-8LTXdJH-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-q69kSnT/0/61aafcc9/L/i-q69kSnT-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-PqxJK6S/0/e3f2de07/L/i-PqxJK6S-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZsPQCPX/0/88673e67/L/i-ZsPQCPX-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pq3V5bw/0/6fe151e2/L/i-pq3V5bw-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TH2d9Qw/0/4f88b65c/L/i-TH2d9Qw-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3M88DLT/0/120c5121/L/i-3M88DLT-L.jpg

Thanks for looking! :captain:

[GregWeld]

AWESOME SAUCE!!!! Man that's going to be sweet when it gets some color.



By the way ---- was shooting my Tactical Solutions .22 and hitting steel at 224 yards (suppressor helps with velocity).... LOL what a hoot!

[DBasher]

Love it! I'm hoping that finish on the dash and door tops is final, it sure looks good, flat or semi..whatever, it works.

With the color you've picked, what goes down as a base? Light or dark?

:thumbsup: :flag2:

[waynieZ]

It looks good Curtis.

[DEIGuy38]

Looking good. Can't wait to see color. What coating is that on the bottom of the car.

[Flash68]

Well......after a long 7 months of cold and soggy weather we are back on track and moving again. I drove out a few weeks back and picked up all the trim and got to see the car. The work is far beyond my expectations! Jim has done a wonderful job and I couldn't be happier.



Glad to see it on track! Looks great.... but....

You drove out here and didn't let me know.... :smiley_smack:

[paulk68]

Awesome update can not wait for more!!!

[glr0212]

hey! an update. It's looking good.

[Mikael A]

Very cool.....it's the smallest details that makes an awesome paint job.

[GregWeld]

Put it on hold and shave the drip rails.....

[DEIGuy38]

Put it on hold and shave the drip rails.....

If your gonna shave the drip rails leave the body line as some definition along the roof, if you smooth it off completely it changes the roof line proportions and makes the roof look taller. Just my .02

[DBasher]

Put it on hold and shave the drip rails.....

Maybe tuck the bumpers and, and....:thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

AWESOME SAUCE!!!! Man that's going to be sweet when it gets some color.



By the way ---- was shooting my Tactical Solutions .22 and hitting steel at 224 yards (suppressor helps with velocity).... LOL what a hoot!

That's impressive. We need some range time. I say we head to TX and hunt hogs from a helicopter. :bigun2:

Love it! I'm hoping that finish on the dash and door tops is final, it sure looks good, flat or semi..whatever, it works.

With the color you've picked, what goes down as a base? Light or dark?

:thumbsup: :flag2:

I think it's a medium one.... Jim is working on the car so I've stopped calling and asking questions. :BlahBlah:

It looks good Curtis.

Thanks Wayne. I'm pretty stoked!!

Looking good. Can't wait to see color. What coating is that on the bottom of the car.

UPOL Raptor. Seems to be the way to go from what I've read. Jim says it looks better in person and turned out better than he expected. Messy, but good.

Glad to see it on track! Looks great.... but....

You drove out here and didn't let me know.... :smiley_smack:

Sorry man. It was a quick trip and I actually spent a day in the shop working on the car with Jim. Have to admit it was a lot of fun though. I'll be back up that way one more time before I bring the car home. Have to bring all the stainless back that I took out to have repaired and polished. I'll give you a heads up when it happens. You will have to swing by Jims and check out the car and then maybe we can grab some dinner.

[Spiffav8]

Awesome update can not wait for more!!!

Me too! Soon!!

hey! an update. It's looking good.

Crazy, isn't it. :lol: Hopefully they will happen on a regular basis now.

Very cool.....it's the smallest details that makes an awesome paint job.

You got that right. It was great to see the work Jim does and go over the car before the work was covered with anything. It takes a lot of talent to do it right.

Put it on hold and shave the drip rails.....

Picture me flipping you the bird. :lol:

Maybe tuck the bumpers and, and....:thumbsup:

See above. :lol:

If your gonna shave the drip rails leave the body line as some definition along the roof, if you smooth it off completely it changes the roof line proportions and makes the roof look taller. Just my .02

Jim really tried to get me to do this! It's a no go, but I believe your way is the right way. Looks nice and clean and keeps the lines.

[Spiffav8]

Well it's been a long day for Jim and he's got a little further to go. Sealer applied and it's ready for color.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-B69zt4F/0/80018ce5/L/i-B69zt4F-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-gBkghZr/0/d75db6da/L/i-gBkghZr-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Dnd95PZ/0/29597d2f/L/i-Dnd95PZ-L.jpg

[Spiffav8]

And......we have color. First couple of coats applied. :bump:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-9S233px/0/c6cc9a0a/L/i-9S233px-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-75SLHCJ/0/3c25699b/L/i-75SLHCJ-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wnXFpPX/0/1e5b680b/L/i-wnXFpPX-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-mvWLqGs/0/afc3a686/L/i-mvWLqGs-L.jpg

[Spiffav8]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vFVpDm5/0/3910beb8/L/i-vFVpDm5-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-f4sD8zc/0/b7e723fa/L/i-f4sD8zc-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-NczTBwk/0/8a27c1f7/L/i-NczTBwk-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wSbLFKw/0/5b3b8d0b/L/i-wSbLFKw-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-397jxqL/0/f662db8e/L/i-397jxqL-L.jpg

It's kind of a funky silver and is brighter than it appears in the photos. Photo's number 3&4 represent it a bit better than that others.

Thanks for looking. :captain:

[paulk68]

Incredible! So excited to see this car get put together!

[tubbed69]

Looking great Curtis,I bet your really getting excited now:trophy-1302:

[130fe]

Looking good Curtis!

[Vegas69]

Sweet!

[DBasher]

:drool: :theresa: :clap:

Should've went with the red...:D

[Ron in SoCal]

Exciting Curtis!

[Mikael A]

Looks great:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Incredible! So excited to see this car get put together!

Looking great Curtis,I bet your really getting excited now:trophy-1302:

Very motivated. It was really hard for me to envision this color on the car and dressed out. I can see it now and once all the stainless is back on the car and the tail lights and gas cap, I think it will look really sharp.

Looking good Curtis!

Sweet!

:drool: :theresa: :clap:

Should've went with the red...:D

:action-smiley-027:

Exciting Curtis!

Looks great:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks guys.

Looks like the final coat of color is on the car and the clear is being applied today. I can't wait to see it after all the cut and polishing is finished.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-XcGxKBB/0/74860aba/L/i-XcGxKBB-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Jxg9vQp/0/a4156d0b/L/i-Jxg9vQp-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GBkKnKK/0/d1c13c6e/L/i-GBkKnKK-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-G5DjrvL/0/f1174a1f/L/i-G5DjrvL-L.jpg

:captain:

[Penny]

Nice. The paint flop looks 👍🏼!!!