This car came in to get a fresh paint job and some interior work. As it turned out, it also needed a clutch. As always, the paint was to be stripped off completely to see what we really have. It was an eye opener.
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- There was an incredible amount of body filler on this car. It was very even throughout. Even the door jams were completely covered.
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- As you can see, there was roughly 1/4 inch of filler everywhere. Removing it made the car much lighter.
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- Panel gaps and a true body line are always a must.
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- Replacing the door jams due to rust makes it easier to get the gaps correct.
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- Rusty heater tubes are removed.
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- New tubes made of heavier material are use and welded in stronger to provide additional strength.
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- Old longitudinal was not even attached at the top. Structural integrity is now restored.
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- Fitting to get the correct fit.
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- A nice straight series of body panels.
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- Epoxy primer followed by a high build primer to fill minor surface deviations.
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- Beautiful basecoat/clearcoat applied.
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- Fresh undercoating applied throughout.
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- Rear bumper details. Just as pretty on the inside as it is outside.
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- All gages fully rebuilt.
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- Every detail is done. Re-chromed original handles, to fresh tags on the hinge post covers.
