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Post by Greg Pugh on Dec 15, 2017 19:05:24 GMT -5
Thank you!
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Post by Greg Pugh on Dec 16, 2017 0:33:32 GMT -5
I went back and forth with myself on whether I should put the roof scoop back on the car. I kept working it over, trying it on, thinking about it, working on it some more, repeat. Once I got it whittled down to a size that I thought was more appropriate, I decided that it had to go back on. Admittedly, it was probably what saved this car's life. When I was about to throw it in the garbage, the scoop on the roof was something that I kinda liked about the car so it just seemed appropriate that it went back on. Plus, it was something the original builder had done so here it is. As you can see in my previous posts, I was able to get it free from the roof where it was glued on. I somehow was able to remove it without much damage to the roof or the scoopy thing. I then removed the upholstered sides from the scoop and then I went to work slimming it down considerably. It's probably a 1/3 of it's original size but I feel that it looks more fitting to the car and the theme this way. Also, I scribed out the front of the hood opening as it was lost when I installed the grill surround. I went back and forth with a couple of design ideas there but ultimately decided to do it with a rounded opening. I'm pretty much down to cleaning up the back end of the car now. I'll be excited to be done with body work! Lol
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Post by krassandbernie on Dec 16, 2017 2:22:43 GMT -5
I went back and forth with myself on whether I should put the roof scoop back on the car. I kept working it over, trying it on, thinking about it, working on it some more, repeat. Once I got it whittled down to a size that I thought was more appropriate, I decided that it had to go back on. Admittedly, it was probably what saved this car's life. When I was about to throw it in the garbage, the scoop on the roof was something that I kinda liked about the car so it just seemed appropriate that it went back on. Plus, it was something the original builder had done so here it is. As you can see in my previous posts, I was able to get it free from the roof where it was glued on. I somehow was able to remove it without much damage to the roof or the scoopy thing. I then removed the upholstered sides from the scoop and then I went to work slimming it down considerably. It's probably a 1/3 of it's original size but I feel that it looks more fitting to the car and the theme this way. Also, I scribed out the front of the hood opening as it was lost when I installed the grill surround. I went back and forth with a couple of design ideas there but ultimately decided to do it with a rounded opening. I'm pretty much down to cleaning up the back end of the car now. I'll be excited to be done with body work! Lol I like it! In fact, I like all of the modifications you've made so far. The grille area and reworked hood are very tasteful! It reminds me of some of the Alexander Bros. work! I am picturing this in one of the colors that the Adonis Starliner was painted.....the fuchsia color would work well! Great job so far!
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Post by Greg Pugh on Dec 17, 2017 12:45:19 GMT -5
Thank you Ed! If you go back a page, you can see what color I'm painting it.
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Post by krassandbernie on Dec 17, 2017 14:38:33 GMT -5
Thank you Ed! If you go back a page, you can see what color I'm painting it. That's right.....I forgot about that! LOL! The true blue pearl will look nice.
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Post by Greg Pugh on Dec 17, 2017 14:50:45 GMT -5
Lol! Thank you!
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Post by Greg Pugh on Dec 21, 2017 18:48:32 GMT -5
Bodywork is officially DONE!! She's ready for some color!
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Post by lo51merc on Dec 21, 2017 18:54:01 GMT -5
Oh so cool it is! Gary (not Yoda)
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Post by constructionbob on Dec 22, 2017 1:28:58 GMT -5
Harmony in bodylanguage.
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Post by sumner on Dec 25, 2017 15:28:25 GMT -5
nice. just me but I would extend the fins in the rear to line up with the edge of the taillight housings.
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Post by krassandbernie on Dec 27, 2017 10:54:43 GMT -5
This isn't in paint yet Greg?! LOL! I can't wait to see it all nice and shiny!
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Post by Plowboy on Dec 28, 2017 23:36:03 GMT -5
Nice work blending in the front and rear treatments Greg! With all of the custom touches, I think it needs a set of flush mounted skirts at the rear.
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Post by WagTagRodShop on Dec 31, 2017 19:36:00 GMT -5
I love this! the thought of fixing the lack of expertise of the prior builder, and bringing it up to a new level is great! I cant wait to see it done!
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Post by Greg Pugh on Jan 3, 2018 13:47:51 GMT -5
This isn't in paint yet Greg?! LOL! I can't wait to see it all nice and shiny! It was........briefly. Lmao
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Post by Johnny on Jan 3, 2018 14:18:16 GMT -5
Wow, what a kool restoration project. I am impressed how good it looks now compared to the first pic, but still kept the vibe. Amazing smooth bodywork, superclean!!
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