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Rear Door Trim Alignment – Part 1

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Dave Stromberger
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stricker-plate-installed

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 →

Posted in ALL, Bodywork, Trim and Mouldings | 2 Replies

Engine Almost Done

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Dave Stromberger
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engine

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 →

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Dash Painted

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Dave Stromberger
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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 →

Posted in ALL, Paint | Tagged Dash, paint | 2 Replies

Dash Primed in Featherfill G2

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Dave Stromberger
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Dash Before HB

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 →

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Engine Parts

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Dave Stromberger
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Engine Guts-002

We have engine parts!  LM7, aka Vortec 5300, aka “LS motor” from a Chevy pickup.  5.3L, should be enough! … Continue reading →

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Body Painted

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Dave Stromberger
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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 →

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Factory Paint Runs

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Dave Stromberger
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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 →

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Brought Home More Parts

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Dave Stromberger
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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 →

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Door Jambs Painted

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Dave Stromberger
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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 →

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Roof Painted

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Dave Stromberger
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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 →

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