It only took 23 MONTHS, 4 days, 3 hours to finish it! I am happy with the outcome, even though i should be pissed about the time frame. What do ya think?

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/red68chevL/DSC00342.JPG

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/red68chevL/DSC00348.JPG

Wow, it's gorgeous!

I think it looks great graemlins/thumbsup.gif Mine has been at the body shop hanging on the rotissorie for almost that long.But it gave me time to do the chassie & drivetrain

Bob Adamsky

Beautiful!

Love the color graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Looks like the same color as mine. Is that PPG Toner Orange?

Looks great...Gotta love those 68's...
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/71SSBB/Untitled-68.gif

Didn't want to be left out.

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/TimC/MyPictures0002.jpg

I think it looks mighty good. If it's a quality job and it turned out the way you wanted it to, then just forget about the time frame ;)

By any chance, was the body shop/paint guy in Genoa IL?

Looks good...you can really see the surface finish in the second picture. You can see the corrugated lines of the shop in the paint. From the picture it looks like the driver's door might be a tad wavy, but it is probably the angle of the picture. Can't wait to finish my '68 C-10 so I can get started on the frame off for the Chevelle. Jealous! graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Looks great!

I hope my car can look that good someday. There's nothing better than a fresh paint job on a beautiful car! graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Originally posted by ehjorten:
From the picture it looks like the driver's door might be a tad wavy, but it is probably the angle of the picture. I certainly can't see that.

Bill,

Actually it was painted in southern Iowa, my father has a better place to store it than me. Are you waiting on a car as well? I dont know many TC'ers in Northern IL, maybe you could let me know when something is going on up here in IL.


Tim and Bill,
excellent looking cars as well! I love seeing other pics of 68's , makes me drool.... :D


As for the drivers door, I'm no body man but there are no waves in any piece of metal on this thing, that I see. It is most definitely the angle of the camera and the building lighting.
Thanks for all of the positive feedback nonetheless.

By the way, It's Code70 Torch Red.

Scott

WHOA!!!!! looks bitchin' man. i love it. graemlins/hurray.gif


aaron

Looks great!
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She is lookin beautiful. graemlins/thumbsup.gif I bet your pumped. Door looks just fine to me

Congrats

Jerry

that is a very beautiful paint job like the color like the year cant wait to see the finished product in days to come :D

p.s. keep it stored away from bombers
(TWEET!! TWEET!!)

WOW graemlins/thumbsup.gif Scott, Your 68 Chevelle is GLOWING now. Looks sharp! Did they spray it in PPG Basecoat/clearcoat ? Its more on the bright red side than orange correct ? Sure does shine Brightly. How many coats of clear ? Take lots of pics. Mark --------------------------------------1968 Chevelle Malibu (Weekend Crusier) 1969 Chevelle Malibu (Daily Driver)

Looks like a nice one. I hope mine comes out half as good as yours.

very sweet
i am envious

Lookks great! Might want to use masking tape or some other tipe of protection when putting the bumpers on!

Scott,

No, I'm not waiting on anything, but I know a guy in Sycamore IL (was or maybe still is a member here) who had a 69 Chevelle. He had it painted by a guy in Genoa IL and it took forever.

BTW, I see no ripples in your door either. I think it's just a reflection of the building siding.

Your car looks great. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

All them guys with those damn RED Chevelles................OYea its not a 70 with black stripes :D :D :D graemlins/waving.gif

I'm sorry...I forgot....very nice ride graemlins/thumbsup.gif

great things come to those who wait!!! great looking ride. best advise i can give take your time, to reassemble the bumper etc.

looooks great!!! graemlins/beers.gif

Scott,
Great looking car. It's nice to see another Illinois Chevelle being restored. I like the color. Can you give us a little more info on the paint (brand, BC/CC, number of coats).
I'm sure when you got it home the time factor just disappeared. One of mine was scheduled for the paint booth last Sept. and is still taking up space in my shop with no immediate date in site. I'm willing to wait as long as it's ready for next summer.

Trooper

Ok guys,

Sorry it took so long to get back, but I called the body man to get the facts straight.

It's Basecoat/Clearcoat, DuPont Torch Red (Corvette Alternate), DuPont Clearcoat #7900S (new stuff) 3 coats of clear.

Thats what it is, I'm glad everyone likes it, the more I here, the less the money or time matters.

Dude,

That is going to be one sweet ride when you are done. Very Cool. I might be be biased though ;)
Here is my Bu I had around 1983. Pic is a little old but that is original paint smile.gif :
http://chevelles.com/showroom/ACE841/malibu.jpg

That looks great!!!!

Since we're tossing out pics of red '68s, I'll jump in... smile.gif

http://photo.starblvd.net/~dreinecke/3-1-1.jpg

Man...and I thought I was going to be the first with a RED Chevelle... :rolleyes: damn the luck... :mad:

Nice paint..mine is in the shop now and is ssuppose to be doine before the end of February.

Only problem is painter is a little mad cause I want mine red too. :( ..the last four cars he has done have been red.

I do like the torch red..Is that a GM color?? MIne is originally Regal Red and I am thinking of a brighter red...but for now...

NICE CAR.. graemlins/hurray.gif graemlins/beers.gif .

Mike

Sweet bunch of cars guys. My 72 is 1987 Mazda RX7 Grad Prix Red, which is a very reddish orange.. gotta love orange...

dreinecke that brings back alot of good memories of when I was 18 years old and my girlfreind going to the show. My car was dark blue with the same wleels. Don't have the car anymore but still have the Girl for 24 years, plus 2 daughters. Nice looking cars guys.

Nicki