The painter wasn't kidding, He really didn't want to stare at it for 4 weeks |
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The painter wasn't kidding, He really didn't want to stare at it for 4 weeks |
gandalf_025 |
Dec 2 2019, 05:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
I told my painter I was in no hurry, use my car
as fill in work and I wouldn’t call and bother him. Car stayed there for about a year which I was fine with because it emptied a bay in my garage for the winter. 3 years later and it is still apart... |
mmichalik |
Dec 3 2019, 07:55 AM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 736 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Looks sweet. How much did they charge you? I love a blue car. Bob B We did 100% of the body and paint prep work over the past 4 years so, it was literally rolled off of the trailer and the painter did his magic. Including cutting it back and buffing it out. That being said, for labor and materials on the paint job, it will be right around $3500.00'ish. I haven't picked it up yet, traveling on business this week so I have not received the final bill but that was the estimate. |
mmichalik |
Dec 3 2019, 07:58 AM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 736 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
I told my painter I was in no hurry, use my car as fill in work and I wouldn’t call and bother him. Car stayed there for about a year which I was fine with me because it emptied a bay in my garage for the winter. 3 years later and it is still apart... I was worried about that as well but, I am fortunate enough to have a retired father who I pay to work on the car so, he's motivated to help me put it back together. A total god send, that's for sure plus it's nice to work on a project with my dad. |
Tdskip |
Dec 3 2019, 11:04 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,702 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
I was worried about that as well but, I am fortunate enough to have a retired father who I pay to work on the car so, he's motivated to help me put it back together. A total god send, that's for sure plus it's nice to work on a project with my dad. @mmichalik - that is a nice set up, send him down to OC once you are done! |
porschetub |
Dec 3 2019, 01:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,754 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
I just got these pictures sent to me. The painter got the car on Monday and here's where it's at today (Wednesday). It's not cut back yet but, that sure is a pretty color. Once the white interior is in there....... This is going to be SWEET! You should go out and buy a lottery ticket as you are one lucky guy to find a painter like that,I think most painters hate the prep work if they don't have staff to do it for them so the work slows. By the way that paint look fantastic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) . |
mmichalik |
Dec 18 2019, 06:14 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 736 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Due to my recent work schedule and business travel, I finally got her back today.
She's all nestled in the garage ready for the longs to be cut in and the reassembly to begin... Where to start is the biggest question right now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
DickSteinkamp |
Dec 18 2019, 07:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 20,876 Region Association: None |
Beautiful!
What do you mean by "ready for the longs to be cut in"? |
mmichalik |
Dec 18 2019, 10:21 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 736 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
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DickSteinkamp |
Dec 18 2019, 10:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 20,876 Region Association: None |
Beautiful! What do you mean by "ready for the longs to be cut in"? The color cut in. When I used to paint cars, that was the term for painting areas like that. OK...thanks. Is there a reason the painter didn't do them at the same time? |
mmichalik |
Dec 18 2019, 10:36 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 736 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Beautiful! What do you mean by "ready for the longs to be cut in"? The color cut in. When I used to paint cars, that was the term for painting areas like that. OK...thanks. Is there a reason the painter didn't do them at the same time? I wasn't sure if I was going to paint them body color or black but, I know that body color is stock so, I decided to go that way. I have extra paint from the engine bay that I can use so, it's a pretty simple task. |
Tdskip |
Dec 19 2019, 08:09 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,702 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
@mmichalik - where to start is anywhere, just get one thing done and then another etc, which of course you know.
Deciding on what noise insulation, where and how much is actually a consideration at this point. |
mmichalik |
Dec 19 2019, 08:43 AM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 736 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
@mmichalik - where to start is anywhere, just get one thing done and then another etc, which of course you know. Deciding on what noise insulation, where and how much is actually a consideration at this point. I saw your post about that. I'm going to dynamat the inside everywhere I can and put the 914Rubber.com back pad in the engine bay. I don't want it to loose the growl that the '74 has but, I want my wife to be comfortable when we drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Tdskip |
Dec 19 2019, 08:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,702 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
@mmichalik - where to start is anywhere, just get one thing done and then another etc, which of course you know. Deciding on what noise insulation, where and how much is actually a consideration at this point. I saw your post about that. I'm going to dynamat the inside everywhere I can and put the 914Rubber.com back pad in the engine bay. I don't want it to loose the growl that the '74 has but, I want my wife to be comfortable when we drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Good plan. Keep us posted and if you need an extra pair of hands don't be shy. Happy Holidays! |
mmichalik |
Dec 19 2019, 08:58 AM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 736 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
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