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Post by oscardeuce on Feb 21, 2016 3:31:56 GMT
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Post by silverdragon on Feb 21, 2016 9:41:12 GMT
Whats the final colour on the outside?...
I am presuming it may be black.
Who is doing the paintwork?..
Its looking a good job so far.
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Post by oscardeuce on Feb 21, 2016 12:05:34 GMT
Bandit Black
Finish my ride is the company
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Post by the light works on Feb 21, 2016 15:57:44 GMT
Please don't do a masterful job of returning the body to 1977 and then put on 2016 wheels and tires. I cringe every time I see a beautiful old muscle car with ricer wheels.
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Post by oscardeuce on Feb 21, 2016 20:28:26 GMT
Please don't do a masterful job of returning the body to 1977 and then put on 2016 wheels and tires. I cringe every time I see a beautiful old muscle car with ricer wheels. Same wheel tire combination as from the factory |
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Post by the light works on Feb 22, 2016 0:05:25 GMT
Please don't do a masterful job of returning the body to 1977 and then put on 2016 wheels and tires. I cringe every time I see a beautiful old muscle car with ricer wheels. Same wheel tire combination as from the factory did you manage to get the original wheels? |
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Post by oscardeuce on Feb 22, 2016 0:48:53 GMT
Same wheel tire combination as from the factory did you manage to get the original wheels? They were there when I bought the car in 1985!  |
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Post by the light works on Feb 22, 2016 1:09:32 GMT
having original wheels is way cool. so many people changed them out in the 80s.
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Post by silverdragon on Feb 22, 2016 7:52:18 GMT
Getting a professional finish job on the paint is always worth it, they can multi-coat, sand back, and throw a couple of layers of lacquer over the top much better than rattle cans.
Many charge by the hour, so as much work done beforehand saves them time.
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Post by the light works on Feb 22, 2016 15:43:11 GMT
so then the next decision is to decide whether to replicate the factory paint finish or to upgrade it a bit...
I believe the bird was originally an applique but if one was willing to spend the small fortune to have it painted into the finish, (which may not cost more than replicating the original applique) it would be incredible.
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Post by oscardeuce on Feb 23, 2016 3:12:51 GMT
I went a bought the stock decal kit
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Post by the light works on Feb 23, 2016 5:51:02 GMT
I went a bought the stock decal kit now you just need a REALLY BIG dish of water... |
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Post by the light works on Feb 23, 2016 5:54:03 GMT
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Post by silverdragon on Feb 24, 2016 5:41:35 GMT
Stock decal kit....
I have it in mind to suggest that you talk to the paint guys.
They can apply the decal on top of the paint but under the final lacquer?...
If done right, that gives it an incredible shine when done... ask the paint guys if they can do that for you.
(I know one paint shop round here that is more than happy to do that...)
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Post by oscardeuce on Jun 10, 2016 2:10:50 GMT
Rear glass fitted  Dash installed  |
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Post by GTCGreg on Jun 10, 2016 2:26:12 GMT
Looks like you're making great progress.
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Post by the light works on Jun 10, 2016 4:40:03 GMT
last time I tried to get a "two knob" head unit for the stereo in my Jeep is was a case of "we don't make those, just cut away your dash to fit a DIN chassis."
um, no. the previous head unit is still in the dash - the center console now houses the one that would actually work if I hadn't been in a rush and cooked it, one day when the battery was dead.
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Post by silverdragon on Jun 10, 2016 8:50:21 GMT
It is soooo strage how such a simple job of putting the glass work into a vehicle makes a sudden jump from shell to almost a rolling project...
The dash is also a good addition... simple things like putting it in place, even of not fully connected, make it more of a car than a stack of pieces?...
Again, good luck with this, it looks like your doing a bloody good job.
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Post by WhutScreenName on Jun 10, 2016 13:44:52 GMT
Looking good!
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Post by oscardeuce on Jun 10, 2016 14:40:02 GMT
last time I tried to get a "two knob" head unit for the stereo in my Jeep is was a case of "we don't make those, just cut away your dash to fit a DIN chassis." um, no. the previous head unit is still in the dash - the center console now houses the one that would actually work if I hadn't been in a rush and cooked it, one day when the battery was dead. They make quite a few these days www.classicindustries.com/shop/1977/firebird/parts/?q=Radio |
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