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So the other day, I was looking through old posts on this blog when I ran across THIS post. It’s about the piss-poor factory alignment of the paint divider trims on the drivers side rear door. I HAD FORGOTTEN ALL ABOUT … Continue reading
Dave Stromberger
Well… it still needs painted, and accessories installed, etc. But it’s all together now and fresh! Thanks to my brother Marty Stromberger at Stromberger Performance for his hard work! Check out the killer finned aluminum valve covers from Holley.. brand … Continue reading
Yep, the dash, err sorry… the “instrument panel” has paint on it, and it’s BLACK! That means the decision has been finalized… the interior will be black and white, just like when it left the factory. The pic shows the … Continue reading
Progress? What? Yes! Not much, but at least it’s something. I did a tiny bit of filler work on the dash to smooth out some imperfections. Some were damage, but most was factory uglies! Probably not something that would show, … Continue reading
We have engine parts! LM7, aka Vortec 5300, aka “LS motor” from a Chevy pickup. 5.3L, should be enough! … Continue reading
FINALLY… The body is painted! Three coats of acrylic urethane and it’s finally all one color. I painted this a little later in the season than I’d like to have. Since it’s been getting colder outside and I need to … Continue reading
While sorting through the pile of parts I brought home, I noticed that this interior “knee knocker” cover which butts up against the dash has a big ole’ run in the paint! I guess the run is down low where … Continue reading
Maybe I’m jumping the gun a little, but I thought I’d bring home more parts from the storage shed. I was mostly after trim, but I also brought home several heater assemblies and two steering columns. I’ll go through it … Continue reading
Shot the door jambs today. Masked off the rest of the body, and even the floor inside. Not because I wanted to keep overspray off the floor, but because I wanted to minimize how much dust I’d kick up while … Continue reading
Got some paint on the roof today! This was the big test, since it’s the first large panel I’ve painted that is supposed to be glossy and “perfect”. I shot three coats of PPG Concept Acrylic Urethane (DCC) which should be … Continue reading