Well guys tomorrow is the big day. After over 2 years of work, she's heading off to paint. :hurray: Here is a picture I took today. I have the rear bumper on to see how things mock up in allignment. Not bad but some adjustments are needed. In my signature has a bunch of pictures of what it looked like at the beginning, the process, ETC... It's an exciting feeling I'll tell you. I don't think I'll get much sleep tonight. Probably be at paint for a month or so. I'll post some finished pics when I get her back. I'll miss her!! :yes: Bob

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Color was applied today. Just thought I'd share some pics. Stripes going on next. It's a 2008 Porche color ( Meteor Grey Metallic ) Stripes ( Basalt Black Metallic ) to be applied next. Will post pics when done.

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That looks bad as hell. I can't wait to see it with the stripes! I also can't wait until I can post the same thing on my 72, maybe by this time next year.

I feel your pain. Mine is in the shop now and it will probably stay there for about 3 months. Its getting completely redone. I miss it so much.

Wow, that looks awesome! I think the stripes will set it off, cannot wait to see them.

nice ! hey that motor aint stock !! nice set up ! should run nice !!

Very nice:thumbsup:

Nice! I just had mine done in a Toyota Black Pearl, i honestly like non Chevelle colors a tad more :)

Thanks for the comments guys. I have a whole new respect for bodymen/painters. My body/paint guy (Tommy Edmond Paint and Body) was nice enough to allow me to hang around and help out throughtout the process from time to time. (2 1/2 years) What a great experience. He has become a friend as well, I recommend him to anyone. PM me if anyone wants more info. Many pictures of the process in my signature. It didn't start out as a matching #'s car so I did it as a Resto/Mod. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and trying to get 15 MPG with the 700R4 tranny and EFI. More pics to come STRIPES!!!

Wow, that looks awesome! I think the stripes will set it off, cannot wait to see them.

Thanks Willie, PM sent, looking for hinge advice/work!!

Car looks great!
Nice color selection...Eric

Wow, she looks great!!:thumbsup:

The paint looks AWESOME! Post some more pics as soon as you get the stripes down.:hurray:

Car looks great!
Nice color selection...Eric

Thanks Eric, Remember that Roof??? :D Thanks to you I saved some bucks and the experience from your recommendations are priceless!! Thanks again! :thumbsup: :beers:

Thanks again guys for the compliments. I can't wait for the stripes either. I'll certainly post pics when done.

Looks GREAT Bob! You've came a long way. Can't wait to see the finish product! :thumbsup:

Ethan

Great lookin color! Cant wait to see the stripes!

Sweet!!!!

Very Nice

She's finally done!! :hurray: Here are a couple of pictures of the finished product. If anyone is interested, there are more pictures, just click on my signature. The colors are Meteor Gray Metalic and Black Pearl Metalic Stripes. Now for the exterior trim amd interior.



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That color is Awesome!

Looks SWEET.

Man that looks good! :thumbsup:

that my 2nd favorite color!!!

Did they wet sand it for you? Or is that your handy work? I looked at mine today in the shop and was like Hey WTF. Mine needs to be cut and polished still and it will look better. Just a lot of dirt in my clear to me but it will come out. Yours looks very nice in the pictures congrats.

NICE!!!!! :thumbsup:

Lovin' it! Keep the pics comin'!

WOW! That looks awesome, Bob! :yes:

Ethan

i have been deciding what color to paint my 71 when it's doen, and i think i've found it.

congrats, looks great!

That is beautiful!!! Great color choice too. Im going to see mine tomorrow just applied the color yesterday and they should be wet sanding and buffing in the next week or so. Your car looks great!

Thanks guys for the compliments! :thumbsup: I debated for a long time about the color choice. I first wanted something that would be noticable from a 1/2 mile away on the highway. Then, when going to car shows I noticed a whole bunch of those bright colored Chevelles. At one show, there were 7 red Chevelles in a row. That's when I decided (actually, my wife decided, but don't tell anyone):secret: I was going for something different. The car is far from stock so what the heck! Even after picking the color combo, I still wasn't sure what the finished product would look like when it was complete. But if I can brag a bit here, It turned out great. :yes: Better than I thought and when the sun hits that metalic, :eek: just enough glitter without being overpowering.:cool: I think it says "MUSCLE" all the way. :yes: Now if I can get my wife to quit poking me and telling me "SEE, I told you so" :rolleyes: OK I'm done bragging now! :p

Holy sex on a stick with rubber tires! Very Nice! Some straight bodywork too! Kudos

Hmmm maybe NC isn't too far for a great paint job after all.

Do you have anymore pics outside? in the sun maybe.. you do have a crap load of good pics in your photo site

I was going to go the normal cortez silver but this might be better.

Hmmm maybe NC isn't too far for a great paint job after all.

Do you have anymore pics outside? in the sun maybe.. you do have a crap load of good pics in your photo site

I was going to go the normal cortez silver but this might be better.

Here's one in the sun of a fender but with the light colored gravel on the ground you can't see much except the reflection. I'm a bit far away and pictures can't get the full perspective and view of the metalic. I'll take some more pictures when I get her home on my blacktop driveway. The Paint and Body man I found is great. He schedules everything and completes one job at a time. There are no cars at all that hang around uncomplete.

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Bob,
I just found your thread. I remember the "good ole days" when our projects were at the same stage. Your car looks great. Mine is supposed to make it back into the shop hopefully this week or next. But I have been hearing that alot this year!

Car looks great! :thumbsup:

Thanks guys for the compliments! :thumbsup: I debated for a long time about the color choice. I first wanted something that would be noticable from a 1/2 mile away on the highway. Then, when going to car shows I noticed a whole bunch of those bright colored Chevelles. At one show, there were 7 red Chevelles in a row. That's when I decided (actually, my wife decided, but don't tell anyone):secret: I was going for something different. The car is far from stock so what the heck! Even after picking the color combo, I still wasn't sure what the finished product would look like when it was complete. But if I can brag a bit here, It turned out great. :yes: Better than I thought and when the sun hits that metalic, :eek: just enough glitter without being overpowering.:cool: I think it says "MUSCLE" all the way. :yes: Now if I can get my wife to quit poking me and telling me "SEE, I told you so" :rolleyes: OK I'm done bragging now! :pThanks for the back story on your color choice, I always like to hear how other guys are going through the process. As much as I like red I tend to avoid the popular colors, too. One of these days I'll do a red car, though.

Bob,
That is just beautiful!!! I always liked these in Charcoal Grey. Shadow Grey on a '70 is what I originally wanted for mine, but my Wife convinced me to stay original (Mohave Gold). Hopefully, I will post my finished photos some day....

I agree that there are way too many red chevelles. (No offense to Anyone with a red 'velle, just my opinion.)

Very, very nice paint job! Great choice of color too.

Thanks Guys!! :beers: :thumbsup:

She's finally done!! :hurray: Here are a couple of pictures of the finished product. If anyone is interested, there are more pictures, just click on my signature. The colors are Meteor Gray Metalic and Black Pearl Metalic Stripes. Now for the exterior trim amd interior.



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Paint and body work look flawless!
I am a pontiac guy just checking in. I like the Chevelle forum too
Hope you guys dont mind a Pontiac guy peeking in??
I dont want to be nosey or tacky but I was wondering what you paid for your paint?
I just had my 67 GTO professionally painted and i think both our jobs are the same caliber
I was just curious..hope you dont mind me asking


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Paint and body work look flawless!
I am a pontiac guy just checking in. I like the Chevelle forum too
Hope you guys dont mind a Pontiac guy peeking in??
I dont want to be nosey or tacky but I was wondering what you paid for your paint?
I just had my 67 GTO professionally painted and i think both our jobs are the same caliber
I was just curious..hope you dont mind me asking


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I'll have to check. What did your professional Paint job cost you?

I love that color so much.

I love that color so much.

The Chevelle or the GTO?? If Chevelle, Thanks! If GTO :p:p l:) Just Kidding

Very nice :yes:

The Chevelle or the GTO?? If Chevelle, Thanks! If GTO :p:p l:) Just Kidding

No definitely the Chevelle. I want to do a color just a little darker than that but may have to change my mind. It really is stunning.

Lev8

I spent $5,500 on Paint alone.. The body work is flawless and straight and I was billed for that on a T/M basis.

The paint line was Sikkens Autobase and clear coat
For 5,500 I had the whole car sprayed in surfacer then each panel block sanded. The entire front sheet metal installed and blocked too. all panels aligned then disassm. and painted with bace then clear. The finish was very nice and no dirt but my painter likes to wet sand with 2000 grit and final polish. Once that was done the car looks like glass
very happy with his craftsmanship

My GTO is the orginal color, Silver glaze metalic. My painter kept telling me it looks like Primer with clear coat..lol Its all original so i had to stick with that color, No regrets..it looks great in person

The Chevelle looks awesome too. I love the color

One color you might want to check out is a color by Mercedes Benz AMG
Its new and called Liquid Metal..Its only made by SpiesHeckler and I have a feeling its very expensive but I saw it on a car and its amazing.

Good luck to all that are finally getting your projects painted!! its always a good turning point for completion once its painted

Lev8

I spent $5,500 on Paint alone.. The body work is flawless and straight and I was billed for that on a T/M basis.

The paint line was Sikkens Autobase and clear coat
For 5,500 I had the whole car sprayed in surfacer then each panel block sanded. The entire front sheet metal installed and blocked too. all panels aligned then disassm. and painted with bace then clear. The finish was very nice and no dirt but my painter likes to wet sand with 2000 grit and final polish. Once that was done the car looks like glass
very happy with his craftsmanship

That's a good price. Looks like a quality job too. Mine was closer to 6g's. 2000 grit then buffed as well. The bodywork was done by the same guy (Tommy Edmonds) was very pleased with the work and communication. He finished in a timely matter too. I'll be bringing her home next week. Good luck with the rest of your project. :thumbsup: