...Anniversary of the Ford Mustang, that is. Many Mustang enthusiasts are preparing their calendars and cars for all events related to the anniversary. Well, I am happy to say that I will participate in many events with a newly painted and renovated '67 Mustang. Finally my car has been painted in shiny lime gold. And it looks really nice. It will be delivered today by STN Auto Restorations, Inc. The experience was great. Now its time to add the goodies, the vinyl top, carpet and dash pad, interior panels, the chrome trim, windshield and backlight, etc. I know the winter season will slow me down, but I'll do what I can.
Here are some pics of the painted car. It is not a finished product yet. We agreed to get the vinyl top, all weatherstrip and other things installed before the car is polished. Then the chrome trim will follow. My car's tail light panel applique is getting a special coat of silvery paint, so that will also take some time. Why all this and not get it all done in one shot? Simply, to save a buck or two. My son (who just joined the Pennsylvania National Guard and is in Basic Training right now) will be attending Civil Engineering at Penn State next year, so that is going to require that the Mustang take other-than first place in my priorities!!
Most small parts, including the headlight buckets, doors, etc were sandblasted. The front valance, stone guard and cowl assy. are all new sheetmetal.
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They still had not installed the hood and side vents, as well as the Q-Panel extensions, the front valance and other items.
Here are some pics of the painted car. It is not a finished product yet. We agreed to get the vinyl top, all weatherstrip and other things installed before the car is polished. Then the chrome trim will follow. My car's tail light panel applique is getting a special coat of silvery paint, so that will also take some time. Why all this and not get it all done in one shot? Simply, to save a buck or two. My son (who just joined the Pennsylvania National Guard and is in Basic Training right now) will be attending Civil Engineering at Penn State next year, so that is going to require that the Mustang take other-than first place in my priorities!!
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They still had not installed the hood and side vents, as well as the Q-Panel extensions, the front valance and other items.
Wow! That is one nice paint job and color. You'll be on the road soon. Congrats to your son and his service to our nation...and the icing on the cake, he's going to engineering school...even if it is PSU :- ) (Sorry, I'm a University of Louisville engineering grad.)
ReplyDeleteThanks Dennis. We are so happy and proud for our kid that everything seems to take second place now. Don't worry, he'll be fiiiine at PSU!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful paint job Ivan! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! At first I wasn't sure what to think of the color, but I think it's growing on me.
ReplyDeleteThank you guys for the compliments. The new paint will come alive after the wet-sanding and buffing, to eliminate all that orange peel.
ReplyDeleteIt looks pretty neat! Some of the things I love about the new paint are the aesthetic appeal and the shine it gives your car when hit by sunlight. You can tell that the quality and detail of the paint is superb! Just remember some do's and don'ts to ensure your car paint's longevity.
ReplyDeleteTodd Valiente @ Guanella Auto Body
The paint job looks great! Can’t wait ‘til you post the finished job, with all the trims and vinyl in place. How’s it going so far?
ReplyDeleteMickey Doshi