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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 03:07 PM
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Old Dec 18, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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Sorry guys I really wish I had more to report on the body work side. Just been busy with getting it tuned and running right.
I did however get new rear wheels and tires mounted over the weekend. 295/55r15 they fit great and inside the wheel wells rather than that nasty poke.
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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 06:46 PM
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Body work is done, primed both qtrs and rockets for the final time today. Hopefully with have the qtrs, rockers, jambs all painted this week.Name:  5EC5E4D3-E425-493F-B20E-20A40EA912DD_zpseqsfbpam.jpg
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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 07:39 PM
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Nice! color is wayyy better! lol!
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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 07:40 PM
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That's just primer.
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Old Jan 23, 2017 | 09:09 PM
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Here's a pic before body work was finished of how nicely the 28" drag radials fit after a little drop.
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 08:52 AM
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NICE! I always wondered if you could stretch out the rear quarters. I actually always wondered if you couldnt cut a few sections of it stretch it weld in the gaps and get more out of it, but always thought that would be difficult to mirror for both sides. Plus finding someone willing to do the work not many shops take on this kind of work anymore in my area
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 12:53 AM
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Got the qtrs and jambs done tonight.
The bodywork on the qtrs turned out absolutely perfect. Not a wave anywhere. I also absolutely love the color. It's impossible to get a good picture of it because it's pearl. It's a dark orange but all of the pictures look red and yes I painted it in my garage.
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Look at the reflection of the 8ft fluorescent bulb in the last pic it shows how straight is with no dips or distortion. I'm very happy and can't wait to finish now.
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Looking Good man!
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This thing is gonna be badass! The SOM with the dark stars will be a great color combo,, not to mention with the sounds of that beast under the hood. Cant wait to see it finished*
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 07:52 PM
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well thats one way to break in your freshly painted quarters. lol car looks good!
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 11:20 PM
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Lol ya no rubber got on the qtrs. This car has many many sets of rear tires in its future might as well start now.
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 06:00 PM
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A little more progress today.
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 09:58 PM
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its coming together. good job! cant wait to see it finished.
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Thanks man, ya I can't wait either it should look pretty damn good.
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Old Feb 21, 2017 | 01:55 AM
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Old Mar 6, 2017 | 12:43 AM
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Got the doors and hatch painted today.
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Got one door on today. Still need to put the latch back in and line the door up.Name:  D0D93318-59E5-43AF-9BB8-88F596BE6B88_zpsp56jnqlh.jpg
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Doors are on and adjusted. Also sprayed the roof today. Everything is looking great so far.
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