[SD455DJ]

Today we went over to Tim's garage to pull the front end off. Fist time we pulled the fenders off the car since we got it in Feb. 2014. You can see his '62 Chevy II convert in the background. We have to wash the SW desert dust off all the areas we exposed next to clean and repaint, including the inner fender wells. The bottoms of the front fenders are nice and solid metal.

Dennis

[SD455DJ]

After a long winter and spring hiatus, Tim started panel work on the GT-37 a couple of weeks ago. Deer hunting was his focus back in November & December after the car was delivered to his shop, then he wanted to make some serious progress on his ’62 Chevy II Convertible before jumping on the GT-37, which was OK by me as I needed to tend to my injured wife (broke her knee the week of Thanksgiving). Dan stopped by today to pick up window trim that I need to clean up of old glue and tape residue. He’s working on the doors and has the hood, deck lid, and valances primed. The front fenders are at the sand blasters for cleaning in the tight areas.

I’ve got to find some white ’71 door panels! I’m going to need them sooner than I thought!

Dennis

[79 Phoenix]

WOW Dennis,, it looks like it's moving along well! That's exciting! Looks like he knows what he's doing. That's going to be a fine looking GT-37.

Haven't gotten anything done on mine this past month but should get back on it next week. Wish mine was a far along as yours!

[SD455DJ]

Originally Posted by 79 Phoenix

WOW Dennis,, it looks like it's moving along well! That's exciting! Looks like he knows what he's doing. That's going to be a fine looking GT-37.

Haven't gotten anything done on mine this past month but should get back on it next week. Wish mine was a far along as yours!

I sure hope it keeps moving along, lol! I've been trying to finish this car for 10 years and it's always been interrupted! Tim does know his craft for sure. It looks like our cars are both in a similar state of progress at this point. If my GT-37 is out of the paint shop by the end of June, it'll be a couple months to reassemble it, so maybe drivable by the end of summer...I hope?

Dennis

[SD455DJ]

Refurbished the inner fender wells today...not professional grade, but a little better than before.

Dennis

[79 Phoenix]

They look good Dennis! Mine were rusted out in several places where the bolts go through. I needed to repair with fiberglass. Keep up the good work!

Oh, and If all goes well, I will get back to body work on mine today.

[Sport71]

Dennis - that is such a sweet car. Chrome nose '71 HO: fantastic!

Vince

[455HOGT37]

Originally Posted by SD455DJ

I sure hope it keeps moving along, lol! I've been trying to finish this car for 10 years…

Dennis

I can’t believe it’s been that long! Time sure flies.

Looking forward to seeing it “done” (whatever that means with these cars).

[SD455DJ]

Originally Posted by 455HOGT37

I can’t believe it’s been that long! Time sure flies.

Looking forward to seeing it “done” (whatever that means with these cars).

Me too Mike...lol! Actually, it's been 11 1/2 years since it came to Michigan...geesh! Tim, the body & paint man, is working slowly on the body work as it's been too hot up here lately. This is a side project for him, so he's working at his own pace (retired) and letting distractions happen.

The GT-37 runs, drives, and brakes well, now it's the cosmetics we need to finish up. We were thinking about a light flattener in the clear, but now have decided to not do that any longer and put the proper 100% gloss clear coat on it.

Dennis

[SD455DJ]

The GT-37 is getting a bit more attention to the body prep with the front and rear window glass channels prepped/repaired with metal where there was very minor rust through at the rear. The majority of the body has been block sanded/primed with the remainder of the work focus on the lower right rear quarter with a small metal patch. The left rear quarter fortunately is solid. The doors, mirrors, hood, deck lid, front & rear valances, and front nose are getting ready for paint. This is getting exciting!

Dennis