[1_Wild_Cat]

That’s great - I can’t wait to see the pictures. There is nothing like fresh paint. I remember picking up my Wildcat after it was shot - it was almost dark but you could still see the shine. That was 20 (!) years ago and I can still see it in my mind (and the set of little cat prints down the length of the car haha).

Congrats. It is a big step forward.

[ZeGermanHam]

Originally Posted by MUSLCAH

Is it a one man shop ?

The painter? If yes, he's mostly a one guy operation but his cousin assists.

As for the rest of the work needed to complete the car, that's just me. I'll be putting in about 17 hours per week until its done.

Originally Posted by 1_Wild_Cat

That’s great - I can’t wait to see the pictures. There is nothing like fresh paint. I remember picking up my Wildcat after it was shot - it was almost dark but you could still see the shine. That was 20 (!) years ago and I can still see it in my mind (and the set of little cat prints down the length of the car haha).

Congrats. It is a big step forward.

Thank you! I'm excited, and if I'm honest, a little nervous to see how it all turned out. The paint won't be buffed out yet, so it won't be perfect right away, but that was always the plan. I'm just so relieved that it's finally being let out of paint jail. It was supposed to take 3-5 months, but ended up taking 9.5 months. I heard from others along the way that when having a car painted, you should take the painter's time estimate and double it. Turns out to be true!

[HoovDaddy]

Originally Posted by ZeGermanHam

take the painter's time estimate and double it. Turns out to be true!

Funny, it's true though. I always double the parts estimate as well. My wife taught me that one.

I looked at your project, nice work.

[66sprint6]

Looking forward to seeing some pics of the painted body!