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Old 02-20-2024, 09:10 AM
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Another body headed to paint !!!!!
1957
Very very early car
Dual quad 270hp - 3 speed manual
Power top car
Power window car
Car was originally white and silver with a red interior- (we going back to original colors)
Car came to us with 6 paint jobs on it !!!!!!!!!
X drag car out of California - the chassis has huge long ladder bars - went from the rear axle to the dash !!!!!!!!
Car was hit REALLY hard in the RR and RF - REALLY hard !
Purchased in 1971
Yes - it will get judged
Paint will be PPG - Polo white and silver with a Venetian Red interior
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The Master works his magic, once again. Truly amazing Chris
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Amazing work as always!

How did you remove all of the old paint?

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Outstanding work, Chris, as usual. I wish I had sent mine to you

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Originally Posted by thoyer
Amazing work as always!

How did you remove all of the old paint?

Tom
I blast them !!!!!!
I have an excellent blaster !
Chris
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Originally Posted by Dr L-88
Outstanding work, Chris, as usual. I wish I had sent mine to you
Still can !!!!!!
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Another masterpiece in the works!
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Another fantastic resurrection, Chris! Looking forward to seeing it completed.

Live well,

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