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10-04-2020, 10:42 PM
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69 Firebird makeover
I decided to give the bird a makeover to freshen it up a bit, lots of surprises after stripping it. Both quarters were replaced with skins. I'm replacing door skins and replacing the hood. The rear body panel is a bit of a mess.
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10-04-2020, 10:46 PM
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another picture
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10-05-2020, 09:01 AM
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Looks like you are off to a good start. In for updates.
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#4
11-12-2020, 07:49 PM
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I've been using Hi Tech 7800 surface cleaner.Its not like a final wash, gives you a little bit of time to wipe off before it dries.
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01-03-2021, 05:11 PM
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Both fenders are finally in primer, now I can get the doors done.
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#6
10-06-2020, 07:30 AM
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What r u stripping the car with, looks like a fun project....
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#7
10-06-2020, 05:39 PM
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Quote:
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#8
11-13-2020, 10:06 PM
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Finally have the primer on the quarters , next project is the rear body panel. I was going to just do the bottom section but have decided to do the complete panel.
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#9
10-06-2020, 08:58 AM
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Looks like whoever did the quarters did a good job.
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#10
11-14-2020, 10:00 PM
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The rear body panel is off, tomorrow will get all ready to reinstall.
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11-14-2020, 10:12 PM
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Looks good!
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1969 GTO street strip project 11.1 forged 461, highport heads 1995 Trans-am 420 ci sb 14:1 compression 9"ford 9.89@132 1.34 60ft SOLD! |
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01-04-2021, 01:25 PM
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I had to fix what i had, after i ground everything down i decided i would use them . I thought the patch panels would be a good way to fix them. Ames was right, " use only as a last resort".
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02-15-2021, 11:57 PM
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Where can I get some of that, I'd like to try it.
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10-07-2020, 12:36 PM
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Welds look like they puckered the panels a little but not horrible. That could be worked some so you can use much less filler.
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1969 GTO street strip project 11.1 forged 461, highport heads 1995 Trans-am 420 ci sb 14:1 compression 9"ford 9.89@132 1.34 60ft SOLD! |
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#15
11-15-2020, 09:20 PM
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Test fitted the panel today, needs some tweaking along the lower quarters. Fits nice on the upper quarters.
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#16
01-31-2021, 11:50 PM
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I have the car all blocked out and the doors on so now its ready for paint. Now I just need to find time to get it painted.
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10-07-2020, 12:51 PM
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I know that I would be pretty happy with that weld seam. Just needs a skim coat...
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#18
11-29-2020, 10:04 PM
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Been working on the fender alignment, I'm not satisfied with the way it coming out. What do you guys think? I also installed the new hood, fit is ok , not great but what I expected from an aftermarket piece.
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#19
10-08-2020, 08:41 PM
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I have the old door skin off, have to do a little bit of welding to the edges but its not bad, the new skin fit good from what I could see.
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#20
10-14-2020, 09:00 PM
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New door skin fits pretty good to the rear quarter but not so good to the fender. The fender was patched up so I'll have to give that some attention.
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