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#281
04-10-2018, 07:59 AM
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Todd...thanks so much for your kind words.......Speaking of words, I can't get settled back to earth! I am so stoked about getting some paint on this '71...  I will post from yesterday's work and my blocking and yes, I found another small hole in the left front fender....ALRIGHT! GOT TO USE THE WELDER AGAIN.....REALLY....THERE WAS A RUST HOLE THERE....NOT SOMETHING I IMAGINED.....   
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350 
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#282
04-10-2018, 01:21 PM
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So that's what the left quarter is supposed to look like as bare metal! Lol
I've really enjoyed seeing all of the work you've been putting into her Kurt! She's lookin' great, and it makes me even more excited to tackle mine! Subbed for updates!
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#283
04-11-2018, 07:49 AM
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It's all about others as far as I am concerned!...  Spent all day yesterday working on applying the final coat of filler on the left front fender and the rear deck shelf.... I also took the time to cut out and replace with a patch, rather than simply doing the easy thing of putting a coat of Duraglass on the passenger side door. This way I know it is done right!...  Hopefully today Clark will give me the thumbs up on the last coat issue and I will move on, but if not....I'll stay right where I am and finish the job right!... 
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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#284
04-15-2018, 08:28 AM
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Block Sanding front fenders and lead work on the quarters/roof section..
 We are ever-so-close to putting her into the booth....  Also realized that the quarters did not have holes punched for the emblems. I so happened to find one of the old quarters in the trash. I made a simple template on the Passenger side. The Driver side, I used measurements from the other.... When in doubt.....improvise!.... 
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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#285
04-16-2018, 08:28 PM
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Forward Progress to Paint!
As of noon today, the '71 Lemans Sport is now ready for primer and color edging. Have I said I'm stoked? 5 months of watching, asking questions, cutting apart, fitting parts x 9, welding, grinding, sanding, filling, block sanding to get Blu BiYu where she is today!... Yep...STOKED!!...
   
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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#286
04-16-2018, 08:47 PM
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I’m excited for you Kurt! I’ve enjoyed your build thread and really appreciated you documenting it here.
What color will you be shooting her with?
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#287
04-16-2018, 09:22 PM
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Oh Joe, I am beyond excited! And thanks for all your kind words along the way. The color is 1989 Camaro Bright Blue Metallic #WA 9591.... I have had such a great time not only learning so much about the inner workings of the Body Shop Business, but to have someone take a retired 63 yr. man under his wing and teach him some of what he knows....is testament of just how Clark Gick performs his work...   
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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#288
04-17-2018, 12:33 AM
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Kurt,
Have been following your thread since you started with the radiator support. Your car is going to be stunning with the new paint after all the work you have done. Keep those photos coming. |
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#289
04-17-2018, 06:38 AM
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I certainly hope so. I forgot to add something to the list of the paint. Clark was telling me what bottle to get him for the mixture....Pearl was added.... Thanks again for all your comments and most of all your visiting our thread!... 
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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#290
04-17-2018, 05:20 PM
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Looks good !
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1971 Pontiac GT-37 Car is a junk yard dog and maybe one day will be restored.  
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#291
04-23-2018, 08:29 PM
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This is where we left her today...Clark will ready her for primer and then he will edge her openings with blue...
 All alone in the booth... 
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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#292
04-28-2018, 11:28 PM
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Getting real close to the end of the "Blu" paint!. Now it's time to get this Poncho Primed and ready for a new coat or coats of "Blu BiYu" paint! Can't wait...
  
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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#293
05-04-2018, 08:51 AM
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Plan for today...heading for Basic Body and Paint. Going to help Clark with the '71 LeMans. Hope to get some photos. Will post later..
 .As of yesterday, this is how she looked in the booth...Clark was putting the final thin coat of filler on her before we mask off and shoot the primer....YAY! Progress! One day closer to "Blu"...
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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#294
05-04-2018, 08:11 PM
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Guess what tomorrow is...other than Saturday? It's my first lesson in the art of painting a vehicle...
 I spent all day today getting her ready for her primer. Masked everything off and even made a couple of cardboard templates for both doors and windows. Ya know how easy it is to mask yourself into a corner? Luckily, I left an opening in the windshield to make my escape...Thanks Clark Gick for teaching this old man a thing or two!...
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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#295
05-06-2018, 07:40 AM
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More photos of yesterday's painting...
Final passes of the "Blu BiYu" Color. This is where she all comes together! When weighing paint by the ounce...pour very slowly and hope you don't have to sneeze or Clark Gick tests you by telling a joke! ... In my book of my career as a CenturyLink employee....I see this as a success! Thanks so much Clark Gick for allowing my learning from the Best!...
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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#296
05-06-2018, 07:44 AM
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1st of 2 coats of primer-Grey
1st of 2 coats of grey primer with color added-Light Blue 2nd of 2 coats of Grey Primer-Light Blue...
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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#297
05-06-2018, 07:51 AM
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Saturday's Painting Class Begins!
First of 2 coats of Etch Primer--Green.. 2nd coat of Etch Primer- Green.. We painted the cowl, dash and rear deck window trim single stage-Black.. This is part of the rear deck that is a trim piece for the rear glass-Black...
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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#298
05-06-2018, 11:14 AM
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Looking goooood...
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05-07-2018, 01:18 AM
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That must be exciting for you!
Awesome you are able to learn all you have. You've accomplished a lot! |
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05-07-2018, 05:37 AM
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I had an idea that I could do this before I started, but where I am now with this car is beyond my wildest dreams....to actually restore one from the ground up! I appreciate both of your comments and watching through this whole experience... Regards, Kurt
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Kurt L71S....1971 LeMans Sport Coupe 350/TH350
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