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Old 12-12-2006, 10:06 AM
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Nothing better than a nice yellow C3...but I am biased
Old 12-12-2006, 03:37 PM
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Nice color...and I like the "old school" Cragers
Old 12-12-2006, 05:40 PM
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How the hell did that Honda Accord sneak in there? Or is it a little lexus? Get rid of it before one of the neighbors sees it.
Old 12-12-2006, 06:05 PM
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Great paint job & a Great color
Old 12-12-2006, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by supervette77
Bill, your car looks absolutely killer, can't wait to see it complete. What year is it? I noticed the clean looking bumpers without the ugly bumper guards, something that I wish I had on my 77.
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Old 12-12-2006, 07:19 PM
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Old 12-12-2006, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMongoose
Just an absolutely beautiful car!!!!

Tough-to-beat the lines of any C3, with 'Burn-Your-Retinas-Out' Yellow!!!!!
Old 12-12-2006, 07:49 PM
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now i'm motivated to cut the bumperettes off... and shave the license plate and get a drop down plate.....ahhh....

and i need a job where bill works..... or just toss me a few bucks

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Old 12-12-2006, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by own2vettes
How the hell did that Honda Accord sneak in there? Or is it a little lexus? Get rid of it before one of the neighbors sees it.
Oh, my heart!!!

No, just kidding own2vettes,

it's just a good thing that the better half doesn't read these posts.

She's a good sport about my car crazyiness, and for that I should be thankful. We share the GS300 on the daily stuff, afterall, it's Colorado, we need the 4 wheel drive.
Old 12-12-2006, 08:37 PM
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Beautiful job! Putting it back together and getting new parts by the door from UPS several times a week is like Christmas! The Color is Beautiful! Please post more pics as you go!
Old 12-12-2006, 10:19 PM
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whats hiding on the lift....hmmmm......

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Old 12-12-2006, 10:30 PM
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astounding paint job !! I hope my paint job (at around $2500) turns out just as nice

You wouldnt happen to have any pictures of the GT-40 lying around would you?
Old 12-12-2006, 10:58 PM
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YOu waited 6 months for a 9K paint job?

Dude, anyone that pays that price after that, got ripped off. I don't care what anyone says about "quality" paint jobs. Many of the finest were doen for 4 to 5K.

It looks awesome, but damnnnnnnnn........
Old 12-12-2006, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by nolio
astounding paint job !! I hope my paint job (at around $2500) turns out just as nice

You wouldnt happen to have any pictures of the GT-40 lying around would you?
see sig: www.oxley.biz
Old 12-12-2006, 11:11 PM
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Nice - can't wait to say my paint is done liek you !
Old 12-12-2006, 11:24 PM
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KNOW WHAT IM SAYIN!?!?!??? that guy... his dont forget the c4 on the lift above the porche.. this dudes garage is worth like half a mill, atleast!, nice yellow too.
usually i hate yellow, but that yellow is nice.. and thats saying something comming from me!
Old 12-12-2006, 11:27 PM
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if you ever get divorced let me know.. ill treat you right
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Old 12-12-2006, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MsVetteMan
YOu waited 6 months for a 9K paint job?

Dude, anyone that pays that price after that, got ripped off. I don't care what anyone says about "quality" paint jobs. Many of the finest were doen for 4 to 5K.

It looks awesome, but damnnnnnnnn........
Hi MsVetteMan, you are absolutely right.

Paying 9k for this paint makes no sense at all. In my slight, and very slight defense, you should know this car is my "childhood sweetheart". So, there are a, b, c, and so on paint jobs. I have no sound reasoning for this, but I'm here to tell you, this paint job is REALLY nice!!!!

I have no other excuses.

I got what I wanted. Most of the trim is on now. I'll send you a pic or two soon.

Thanks for looking,

Bill
Old 12-12-2006, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MsVetteMan
YOu waited 6 months for a 9K paint job?

Dude, anyone that pays that price after that, got ripped off. I don't care what anyone says about "quality" paint jobs. Many of the finest were doen for 4 to 5K.

It looks awesome, but damnnnnnnnn........
I can relate to the price and the time frame... Quality materials are over 1200 bucks, strip the old paint..hours!! Block and fill, and block the body again. Now lets shoot some primer. Minor fill and block again. Shoot primer one more time, block and seal. Shoot B/C C/C, wet sand w/ 1000 to 2000...now 3 stage buff & Polish. In between thes shoots are hours of masking.... I probably had 500 bucks alone in masking materials, sandpaper (wet & dry) laquer thinners ect ect....

Time frame for a professional painter...heck he's probably back logged!! On top of that...these cars need to sit in primer for a while and observe!!!! big time!!! Muddy
Old 12-13-2006, 06:43 AM
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Looks great, I hope you finish it soon so you can ride it and leave the other old clunkers in the garage, I really feel for you having to drive those


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