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Scot was on Vacation this week too.

He is motivated on his 1978 Malibu.

Now that the differential in re-geared, he really got rolling on the Body and paint.

Had original Lacquer factory finish except for the passenger door.

Lacquer is not compatible with todays' products so it must go.

 

He Stripped Roof, Trunk, 1/4 panels, L/door and rocker panels, did some PDR and some Chemical filler work, primed.

We also had a spare pair of fenders and a hood that were dragged back from a trip to Williams/Flagstaff Arizona several years ago.

They too were stripped and repaired.

All priming with a high build primer surfacer.

Passenger door has issues, we have a spare.

Going to strip and see what is really there.IMG_3292.JPGIMG_3293.JPGIMG_3294.JPGIMG_3295.JPGIMG_3296.JPGIMG_3333.JPGIMG_3334.JPGIMG_3337.JPGIMG_3338.JPG

 

This car is a 68,000 mile unit from Pauls Valley Oklahoma, it has a fresh 355 200 4r OD tranny.

Rock solid, dry car, Miss Buela bought it new, one owner, only real damage was the Passenger door, poorly repaired cracked header panel.

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Looking good!thumbsup
Solid cars are the way to go, although I am not actually speaking from any experience with ones like this.rolleyes

Maybe next timecool



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Laquer is not fun to strip! Do you use chemical strippers or lots of sanding discs?

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Derek Kiefer - Mantorville, MN

69 Malibu Pro-Touring stroker LS1-383/T56 - 69 SS396-325/3spd project
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The current dirt/dust status of main building says "discs"

Glad I bagged the Camaro, much blowing and sweeping to be done.

Busy weekend ahead.

Karl



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