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Offline Loren At 65GS

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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #60 on: March 03, 2012, 09:01:29 PM »
Looking very good Dan.

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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #61 on: March 04, 2012, 09:51:34 AM »
X2. Your on the home stretch of the bodywork & paint process.
That has to make you feel pretty good!

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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #62 on: March 04, 2012, 12:56:53 PM »
Looks good, Dan.
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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #63 on: April 05, 2012, 06:52:58 PM »
The car was painted on Tuesday then sanded and buffed Wednesday and Thursday. It sure is shiny. The fenders are held on with three bolts each. The hood and trunk are just laying there. Next week the front end comes off and the engine and transmission go in.
The excitement continues.

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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #64 on: April 05, 2012, 07:48:17 PM »
 :headbang:   Dan,

  It's looking really sweet!!! I'm a big fan of the color.
Thanks for keeping us posted with the pics.

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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #65 on: April 06, 2012, 08:40:02 AM »
Dan,

Looking good! Looks like you will have it home soon to start the fun part of putting it back together. I am also a fan of the Aqua Mist, especially with the white interior and white top. Keep the photos coming.

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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #66 on: April 06, 2012, 04:37:39 PM »
Dan,

I agree that color really does look great.   I am curious what you are thinking for tires.   I am normally partial to red stripes,  but some kind of white lettered sidewall might look pretty cool with that color.   

Can't wait to see it in person.

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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #67 on: April 06, 2012, 07:46:31 PM »
Thanks for the kind words. The color is better than expected. The Turquoise Mist has that blue hue to it
Rob, the car will be getting whitewalls. But there is a set of redlines in the garage.

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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #68 on: April 07, 2012, 07:08:45 AM »
Looks nice Dan, can?t wait to see it live. I have a suggestion for wheels. What about steel wheels with dog dish? I know it is not year correct, but I actually think of doing that to my own.
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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #69 on: April 19, 2012, 08:18:08 AM »
Just a few more pictures of the progress. Rolling chassis is done and the body has been dropped back and all the body mounts secured.
Starting to look like something but there's a long way to go.

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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #70 on: April 19, 2012, 08:45:03 AM »
Very nice. When you get the chance, keep the pics coming.
Thx
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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #71 on: April 30, 2012, 01:39:36 AM »
Beautiful Dan! Love that color !

Question, are those "french locks" on the exhaust manifold bolts ?

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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #72 on: April 30, 2012, 08:26:25 AM »
DL, yes those are french locks. Thanks for the compliment.

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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #73 on: May 02, 2012, 08:20:32 AM »
Just a few more pictures of the progress. Doors are on. Trunk splatter painted (GM Restoration spray can with a satin clear coat). Radiator support in. Thanks to Jim for the fuel filter holder.

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Re: 4 Speed Convertible Restoration
« Reply #74 on: May 02, 2012, 09:32:31 AM »
Dan,

Nice. Where did you get this?

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