My Camaro in the bodyshop

[silverz28]

Well here it begins: PROJECT QUIKSILVER

Yeah I know there's another car out there with the same name, I'll just be the Canuck version https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/07/biggrin1-1.gif

We got the car into the shop and started dismantling it, and already found a surprise. The previous owner had removed the rear fin (center and sides) to prime the car then reattached them leaving bare primer beneath the fin. We have blisters to repair on the lower fenders, filling the licence plate anchor holes and replacing the rear lower bumper valance.

We installed the Second gen hood from Anvil auto, great quality piece.Going to repaint the car with 02 Firehawk bright silver metallic.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/Disassembly_by_mncamaro-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/Disassembly4_by_mncamaro-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/Disassembly6_by_mncamaro-1.jpg

[icebird84]

nice Project you have there . is it only paint job or more

[silverz28]

Yeah, just paint this time.

I've already installed APC racing seats, Grant steering wheel and G-Force 5point harnesses in the interior.

Next will be improving suspension, wheels and tires.

[WS6]

These cars look so good in silver. Excellent choice

[silverz28]

More progress pics.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/Taping_racing_stripes_by_mncamaro-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/Painters_touch_by_mncamaro-1.jpg
Bright silver metallic
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/Bright_Silver_Metallic_by_mncamaro-1.jpg

[silverz28]

Here we layed a section of black metallic in the racing stripe to mimick the carbon fiber section left in the hood, gunna get the trunk lid in the fall:fingersx:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/Making_of_a_racing_stripe_by_mncamaro-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/Tapping_racing_stripe_by_mncamaro-1.jpg

[WS6]

the pin stripe is a good idea

[78sportcoupe]

looks great

[icebird84]

it will look good

[silverz28]

Thanks,

The stripes are all painted and the clear has been layed, I've just been cautiously uploading pics to try to keep some of the guys in my home town in the dark for a little while longer.

All we have left are the mirrors, rear wing, window trim and final assembly.

Can't wait to cruise into the local car meet and show off!:woot:

[78 Type-LT]

looks sweet

[BossaNova]

Hey! How about an update pic?

[silverz28]

Well if you haven't noticed, my avatar has changed.

[1971CHEVELLE]

looks great

[colt zantop]

looking good!!!!

[WS6]

so have you showed your friends yet? the tiny little avatar pic looks good lol

[silverz28]

so have you showed your friends yet? the tiny little avatar pic looks good lol
Thanks,
So far the wife and the kids have gone crazy for it and last night my parents checked it out and were impressed.

The guys at the car meet should be bowled over!:fingersx:

[silverz28]

Here are the pics of the Camaro I promised... sorry I kept everyone waiting.
I have to thank Matt at Anvil auto for the amazing looking hood and fender braces, the fit and finish was terrifichttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/03/bow-1.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/Clear_Coat_and_Carbon_Fiber_by_mncamaro-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/Clear_coated__by_mncamaro-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/Silver__Grey_and_Carbon_Fiber_by_mncamar-1.jpg

[silverz28]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/Almost_done_by_mncamaro-1.jpg
Now I need a lower grill for the car, after I took it out of the grill opening to take a pic of the car it fell apart in my handshttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/05/frown1-1.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/All_clean_waiting_for_spring_by_mncamaro-1.jpg

[Chevrolaine]

Love it, looks great!

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Very nice!

[CruizinKev]

very nice :twothumbs

[Olav]

I must have a Anvil hood :-)

Very nice car

[hotwheels]

Lookin' good, Martin! Good idea having the gray stripe surounding the carbon fiber area. You mihgt want to tie down the front corners with some hood pins especially if you intend to drive fast (shich I'm sure you will). Great job!

[icebird84]

Love it, looks great!


indeed :1st:

[silverz28]

Hey Matt

If you're looking for a customer car to showcase your hood... I could send you some cool pics of the car for your wedsite.:woot:

[silverz28]

Yeah! I intalled my hood pins yesterday and they look great!!:firefire:

Thanks to the guys at Hoodpins.com great product and quality!:1st:
I took some quick shots to post for now, I'm going to take some better quality ones this week!

And yeah it's raining all weekend. I don't mind the rain, I just know no one will be out.:doh:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/Hoodpin_by_mncamaro-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/Hoodpin2_by_mncamaro-1.jpg

[joejaze]

Great looking car!

[silverz28]

Thanks!

Looking forward to car shows!!

[birdsandbowties]

looks awesome, i love 78-81 z28's !