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MuscleRodz
05-23-2009, 06:40 PM
This gem was dropped off today. Not really a rescue job, the paint was nice except a few areas and the crooks and crannies are not detailed. Otherwise paintjob is solid and will make a good base for the new job. We will be staightening out the gaps, undercoat the bottom of the car with Raptor, installing DSE firewall plate and repainting the car. We should also be dressing it out with a pile of billet goodies as well. Not a full build for us but should keep us busy for a few weeks. Owner is in the automotive chemical business, which means this toy will be at trade shows and car shows around the country promoting their products.

For those that will probably ask, motivation is monster 496.
MuscleRodz
06-02-2009, 08:29 PM
Small update, we got the deck area and trunk gaps close but not final. Below is a before and after pic. Also found out previous painter used bondo for seam sealer on the tail panel, bad juju and already cracking. So I am digging all that out and fixing it.

Today some of the jewelry showed up so we can do final fitting of the tail lights, deck lid, and hood. More to come soon.
zbugger
06-02-2009, 09:53 PM
Can't wait to see the progress on this one.
Ralph LoGrasso
06-03-2009, 02:34 PM
Can't wait to see the progress on this one.


Me too.
jilge71
06-03-2009, 02:59 PM
oh sweet...im in driving distance. might have to come by and check it out and introduce myself!!!
SatisTraction
06-03-2009, 04:27 PM
nice billet!!! the gap looks wavy to me but it may be the pic or my worn out eyes :)
MuscleRodz
06-03-2009, 05:40 PM
nice billet!!! the gap looks wavy to me but it may be the pic or my worn out eyes :)
It is the uneven radius on the edges, they have not been refined yet, but are close.
MuscleRodz
06-03-2009, 05:42 PM
This project is starting to seem like all the rest. We start out with a simple plan, then a suggestion is made, and the avalanche follows. More too come once a few details are finalized
MrQuick
06-03-2009, 06:36 PM
Well, at least you expect it. LOL

Looking good Mike.


vince
lunchbox89
06-03-2009, 08:54 PM
ooh god.... sexy
MuscleRodz
06-26-2009, 10:39 PM
Small update. Baer 13" front and rear track kit came in yesterday. Also we have color on the shell. Coverage on the color is very good, so we expect to get away with panel painting this one, test panels we sprayed look good. Tinted Raptor coating going on the underside this weekend and then let the reassembly begin

And before 10 people ask, color is Mini Cooper Lightning Blue Metallic
Motown 454
06-27-2009, 10:49 AM
Great progress and some really nice parts..