Compare this photo to Sept 4- looks much the same now has more dust- Thought I'd post a picture of no-progress- you'd think I owe them money-
Unfortunately If they have already been paid, that could be the reason for no hurry but I will say they have done a very nice job so far from what I can see and it will be rite, when and if they ever do get done.
Lots done since Oct 1st- heard it start today- wiring about all done- sound deadener- need a few parts yet but getting closer- front clip ready but easier to work on wiring with it out of way-
When tearing car apart found an old police siren in front wheel well- tested it out and works- have wired it up to a starter ****on- wasn't going to but now wired in turn signals and emergency flashers- will do seat belts-
Hey that's a beautiful car! Looks like they did an awesome job. Around here I always dealt with that waiting game and then they'd never finish so the truck you see in my profile I did myself last year-learned how to weld, paint body all that. It took some time but I work full time and I still nailed the job in a summer so it doesn't take that much time.
Never pay in advance, they lose the incentive, and your project suffers, AND NEVER SAY THERE' S "NO HURRY." A friend of mine lost his truck in body shop hell for 5 years, I said take them the ***le, Tell them now you owe me, your using it for shelving. They had stuff stacked in and around it. He got it done "pretty darn quick."
Verde, I had a situation where I took a truck to a local body guy who had a shop out of his house and was very highly known to do great work. I took the truck in May of 2000 and he said "give me 2 weeks" I honestly think he had a drug problem and I'm lucky I got the truck back. On Columbus Day 2000 I went to his house with my dad and luckily it drove as I just drove it home nearby with no windshield and the bed ratchet strapped to the frame. I went back later that week for the paint. That was the end of anyone else ever touching my cl***ics!!!
Car looks great. Like to know how quiet it is on I-75, with the sound deadening you've done. Post if you get it out for a ride before the snow flies.
Careful as I was in ordering stuff I still missed a few key parts- on order now- did get to hear the radio today- Rear bumper on so rear about done- paint color and stainless and chrome look really nice IMO-
Last car I built totally myself it took me 8 years- built a few in a one car garage- painted on driveway- Still more to do- roof for sure- I think any rides will be done next Spring- no interior for a while yet-
Twobubbas---Thanks for the comment. I really like your pick too. I added 9 grams of blue pearl to a gal of PPG 2007 Altima dark slate. It goes black in the shadows.
Car is looking great, nice color choice. You need to stop by at least once a week. Start working on your own car in their shop, spend a couple hours there each time. Hope it all works out. The painter I plan to use works from his house, but was a pro for 15 years in a large shop. He works in another industry now. I've been watching him for a few years, he only takes on 1 car at a time and turns them over quickly and his work is beautiful, nothing sits around, he doesn't have the space.
Side view with new Posie reverse eye spring- hoped to lower front but actually raised it as old spring was sagging - will front settle a bit- date is actually 11-18-15
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