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Paint Project Has Begun

Posted: 11/14/06 5:42amMessage 1 of 84
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my7t1
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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
Well I've begun the long task of hand sanding her down. Going pretty well, although "I'VE GOT BLISTERS ON MY FINGERS"!!
 
 

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Posted: 11/14/06 5:59amMessage 2 of 84
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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
"When you get to the bottom you go back to the top..."

Slowly but surely, eh? It'll be worth it in the end.

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Posted: 11/14/06 4:09pmMessage 3 of 84
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
Prep is what makes a great finish great. Glad you are having fun doing it.

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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
Borgeson Steering box
 


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Posted: 11/14/06 4:42pmMessage 4 of 84
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Vette(s): 1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!
We're all there sanding with you in spirit Terry! It will be worth it in the end Cool
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Posted: 11/14/06 5:55pmMessage 5 of 84
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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..
Stupid edges Duhoo... Hope ya don't stub yer fingers as many times I did.


It shore do smart!!!      Tuxblacray2006-11-14 17:57:33

Tuxblacray: She's Back In Black! Check out my pics @ My Link


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Posted: 11/14/06 9:15pmMessage 6 of 84
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
Can't use a sander?
 
What's the next stage after the sanding is done? Confused

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Posted: 11/15/06 6:30amMessage 7 of 84
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
[QUOTE=greypoupon69]Can't use a sander?
 
What's the next stage after the sanding is done? Confused
[/QUOTE]
 
Yes. I used a DA sander on the flat surfaces. I'm down to hand sanding the the rest. Next comes lots of body repair and filler.Wacko Then primer, more sanding, primer sealer, then paint. My vette used to look just like your's Mick. Even tho your color is cool, I am painting her Arrest Me Red.Cool
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Posted: 11/15/06 2:34pmMessage 8 of 84
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Patti had her chance to ride in a Red Corvette. Wink You should tell her I said to paint it what ever color you want to, It is your car, She can get her own red one. LOLLOLLOLLOL

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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
Borgeson Steering box
 


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Posted: 11/15/06 2:55pmMessage 9 of 84
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[QUOTE=my7T1] [QUOTE=greypoupon69]Can't use a sander?
 

What's the next stage after the sanding is done? Confused
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Yes. I used a DA sander on the flat surfaces. I'm down to hand sanding the the rest. Next comes lots of body repair and filler.Wacko Then primer, more sanding, primer sealer, then paint. My vette used to look just like your's Mick. Even tho your color is cool, I am painting her Arrest Me Red.Cool
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Thats a shame ... Black just seemed ta be right. No more dark side...

Tuxblacray: She's Back In Black! Check out my pics @ My Link


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Posted: 11/15/06 4:09pmMessage 10 of 84
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Vette(s): 77 L48 Original paint True dual stainless exhaust Edelbrock intake manifold and Thunder series carb Distributor has an pern upgrade
I'm contiplating doing mine next winter or the winter after.  Can you  continue to take pictures and write comentaries as you go including such things as type of sander, grit of sandpaper,  any problems you are having and solutions.  I would really be interested.

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