Hey Cindy, that looks really nice now. Tim must have pulled out all the stops and you got the "Super Buff and Shine Special"!
That engine compartment looks great now and he must have worked that little kid to death on your car. Did the same to my kids as well and that kid will remember it for years to come.
Yea he really stepped up after I told him Maaco was running a "presidential" special!
The kid just decided to start helping! I think he likes me - one day I was out there he took 10 minutes to "line up" all of his possessions for me - two lawn mowers - couple of bikes, pedal car etc!
DARREN I am pretty sure Tim replaced the chrome on the wheel wells. The chrome and the detail strips down the sides were part of the car and on the build sheet. He could not find the detail strips and I know that isn't what they are called but...Tim will surely reply with more accurate info!
I am proud to say Vert is stock as when he rolled off the assembly line, I am second owner and know that the trunk color and accessories have not been touched or changed! The 350 engine and tranny is matching year - not original.
Cindy
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 13, 2011
Cindy wrote:
I think he likes me - one day I was out there he took 10 minutes to "line up" all of his possessions for me - two lawn mowers - couple of bikes, pedal car etc!
Cindy
You must have flipped him off too. Some guys see a blonde do that and they think it's an invitation...
Tim H said
Jan 13, 2011
Cindy wro
The kid just decided to start helping! I think he likes me - one day I was out there he took 10 minutes to "line up" all of his possessions for me - two lawn mowers - couple of bikes, pedal car etc!
DARREN I am pretty sure Tim replaced the chrome on the wheel wells. The chrome and the detail strips down the sides were part of the car and on the build sheet. He could not find the detail strips and I know that isn't what they are called but...Tim will surely reply with more accurate info!
Of course he likes you, who can pass up a blonde in a convertible!
The side molding is a hard part to come by, I was unable to find anyone who makes them new. The wheel moldings we got from NPD.
I have been a cars apart person so darn long I can't remember what it is like to have a running car of my own.
SShink said
Jan 14, 2011
Tim H wrote:
Of course he likes you, who can pass up a blonde in a convertible!
That little guy is going to be a heartbreaker! He had my wife and 'strawberry blonde' daughter running all over the back yard last summer. They had a blast watching him while Tim helped me in the man cave.
That little guy gets around. Tim, you're going to have to keep an eye on him!
4-door Chevelle said
Jan 19, 2011
I am dropping the car off tomorrow. No mouldings of any sort will be left and all mounts/holes fixed. I lean towards the '72 Caddy Ice Blue Firemist paint code 90. I am having my extra functional cowl hood done as well but in the cool satin/flat black you see on a lot of 50's style hot rods. I may also black out the wheels.
4-door Chevelle said
Jan 20, 2011
Forget the black wheels. I may even do something different with the hood but it will have to be a surprise.
Clutch said
Jan 22, 2011
Definetly get some pics of the work in progress.
4-door Chevelle said
Jan 29, 2011
Forget the satin black hood.
4-door Chevelle said
Mar 9, 2011
Is there any additional info about the paint code for a 1972 Cadillac Ice Blue Firemist?
Code = 90
GM Code = WA4246
Ditzler PPG = 2456
Dupont = 5448L, 5448A
dashboard said
Mar 9, 2011
Is it painted yet?
4-door Chevelle said
Mar 11, 2011
I did see the car last Sunday and there was more rust than I thought but the guy was neither surprised nor effected by it and had all the welding and metal work already done. He hoped to have it in paint within a week depending on his work schedule. He is taking pictures along the way for me so that is cool. My goal is to have it on the road by mid-April ... I have a LOT of work to do!!!
4-door Chevelle said
Mar 18, 2011
The paint is going on today!!!
Clutch said
Mar 18, 2011
4-door Chevelle wrote:
The paint is going on today!!!
4-door Chevelle said
Mar 18, 2011
I know I know ... I was suppose to get some from him today but he must not have gotten as far as he wanted to.
Tim H said
Mar 18, 2011
I think he is still spraying. It looked good when I saw it yesterday and I like the color you choose.
4-door Chevelle said
Mar 18, 2011
Just heard from him, having heater issues so he hopes to finish tomorrow. Thanks Tim, I am really excited about the car!!!
The kid just decided to start helping! I think he likes me - one day I was out there he took 10 minutes to "line up" all of his possessions for me - two lawn mowers - couple of bikes, pedal car etc!
DARREN I am pretty sure Tim replaced the chrome on the wheel wells. The chrome and the detail strips down the sides were part of the car and on the build sheet. He could not find the detail strips and I know that isn't what they are called but...Tim will surely reply with more accurate info!
I am proud to say Vert is stock as when he rolled off the assembly line, I am second owner and know that the trunk color and accessories have not been touched or changed! The 350 engine and tranny is matching year - not original.
Cindy
The side molding is a hard part to come by, I was unable to find anyone who makes them new. The wheel moldings we got from NPD.
I have been a cars apart person so darn long I can't remember what it is like to have a running car of my own.
That little guy is going to be a heartbreaker! He had my wife and 'strawberry blonde' daughter running all over the back yard last summer. They had a blast watching him while Tim helped me in the man cave.
That little guy gets around. Tim, you're going to have to keep an eye on him!