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Got my car back!!!!

Posted: 7/2/08 8:44pmMessage 1 of 18
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Elma, WA - USA
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Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible. L-48 Auto #'s matching Red 1970 LT-1 Convertible #'s matching
So I was going to be gone for a couple weeks and thought it would be a good time to have something done to my baby.

So I had the front grill, (over the parking lights), and front bumper repainted.
Then put on a new front spoiler as the old one was split and chipped up pretty good.

I had some concerns about matching the paint but the place I took it I had alot of trust in.

Got the car back today and MAN DOES IT LOOK GREAT! 
One of them deals where ya wish ya had taken before and after shots.
He even painted the plates behind the grills so it was all nice and clean.
The paint matched perfect and they buffed the whole car so it would all shine.

I am pleased beyond my expectations. (Thats always a good thing).
And to think all they wanted was money.
What a deal.
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Posted: 7/2/08 9:21pmMessage 2 of 18
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Klamath Falls, OR - USA
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Vette(s): 74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
Thumbs%20Up glad it all turned out for you Thumbs%20Up  thanks for sharing.....

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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split  bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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Posted: 7/2/08 10:10pmMessage 3 of 18
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Montesano, WA - USA
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Vette(s): had a really nice one. sold it to a good friend. Purchased 2004 custom coupe in Feb. 2009 did not tell anyone here until August 2009. BAD I KNOW.
Thats great Jon, now you should post a link in the tab on the top of page under mechanic directories for a good paint shop.
good to hear from you,
miss you on the last to outings
Larry
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Posted: 7/3/08 4:57amMessage 4 of 18
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

Glad to hear it turned out well, Jon!!

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Posted: 7/3/08 5:33amMessage 5 of 18
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Waterford, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
Great, I always enjoy new stuff.

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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
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Posted: 7/3/08 7:09amMessage 6 of 18
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Elma, WA - USA
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Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible. L-48 Auto #'s matching Red 1970 LT-1 Convertible #'s matching
Thanks folks, this was the 1st time I had anything done like that to the car and no matter what, one worries that when you get it back you hear something like "We had a heck of a time getting that paint to match" kind of deal.

One of them things where you stand there trying to convince yourself "No really, it looks good, kinda".

Its still the original bumper so this was not as easy as a new one.

So when I saw it I just went "whoa, thats awesome!"

Larry, it was Butch at Classy Chassis in Summit lake.

He aint cheap but he does GREAT work and understands whats important to me and how I view my car.

See to me we are touching up a piece of great American art and I want someone who understands what great American art should look like.
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Posted: 7/3/08 8:17amMessage 7 of 18
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Dorr, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp

That's great news Jon. Love it when a plan comes together. Especially for such a SWEET RED ride.

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Posted: 7/3/08 11:11amMessage 8 of 18
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Dutchess County, NY - USA
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.
'Glad that worked out so well!
That vert is EVEN nicer than before!
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Posted: 7/3/08 1:22pmMessage 9 of 18
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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
I am to the point now where I don't even ask my painter how much anymore.He has painted so many things for me over the years that I know he is going to treat me fair and do a good job..

Glad you fond someone who you can trust as well. It ain't easy!
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Posted: 7/3/08 4:39pmMessage 10 of 18
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Fox Island, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48
Great to hear that Jon Thumbs%20Up  but .........................
 
Just Kidding LOL  If you got pictures send'em to me and I can post'em up for ya.

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