Author Topic: Noob and a 68 (Read 59326 times)

67fasty.sm · « **Reply #75 on:** June 05, 2011, 08:26:38 pm »

Chops man I take my hat off to you , if this is your first build you are doing a fantastic job well done and as they say how do you eat an elephant ? little bits at a time !
67fasty

Sally · « **Reply #76 on:** July 10, 2011, 12:20:11 pm »

Hey Chopper
Have been reading your posts and the pictures with great interest... you are doing a fantastic job and the car is coming along beautifully
I am also new to this and am experiencing all the things you have already done
Hope we can catch up sometime soon to exchange ideas ....we are in MOCSA, next meet is 20th July
keep up to good work

Chris

chopmgw · « **Reply #77 on:** July 10, 2011, 06:40:39 pm »

Quote from: Sally link=topic=11914.msg151620#msg151620

Hope we can catch up sometime soon to exchange ideas
Chris

That would be nice.
Always good to chat with people at the same stage.
My car is back in primer for a second go.

Hoping to see it with colour before Xmas.
Then comes the massive job of remembering how everything goes back.

Got my seats back from the trimmers.

Pretty pleased with them.

66 Hertz · « **Reply #78 on:** July 10, 2011, 07:05:51 pm »

Mate it sure looks a lot different from the day I came up for a look, its a credit to you for doing so much yourself, keep up the good work & we can go cruising together real soon.

chopmgw · « **Reply #79 on:** July 10, 2011, 10:09:45 pm »

Quote from: 66 EMBERGLO COUPE link=topic=11914.msg151641#msg151641

Mate it sure looks a lot different from the day I came up for a look

Ha Ha !
I reckon it does too.

Spoke with Regency the other day.
Orange is looking good :rub:

67fasty.sm · « **Reply #80 on:** July 12, 2011, 09:40:45 pm »

I am jealous now, I wish mine would be ready for paint by xmas , you are doing a great job and being able to do most of the work it frees up some coin for the little extras that some times miss out

66 Hertz · « **Reply #81 on:** July 14, 2011, 09:16:42 am »

Spoke with Regency the other day.
Orange is looking good :rub:

Mate I have spoken with Regency at length then later on got a different guy with a different opinion on the rules......be carefull & maybe get it in writing, just to be safe.

What Orange were you considering

chopmgw · « **Reply #82 on:** July 14, 2011, 11:20:00 am »

Quote from: 66 EMBERGLO COUPE link=topic=11914.msg151947#msg151947

What Orange were you considering

Flower power red (calypso coral, poppy red, special orange,competition orange).
Different names depending on the year.
All the same paint code.

Same colour on the 2012 mustang

66 Hertz · « **Reply #83 on:** July 14, 2011, 11:22:55 am »

sweet......................
why come along next Wed night to the club meeting with us all :drink:

chopmgw · « **Reply #84 on:** July 14, 2011, 11:44:42 am »

Quote from: 66 EMBERGLO COUPE link=topic=11914.msg151953#msg151953

why come along next Wed night to the club meeting with us all :drink:

Would love to but work A/shift.

Will get down there one day though.

Sally · « **Reply #85 on:** July 16, 2011, 01:51:13 pm »

that is one hot looking GT

mwizz · « **Reply #86 on:** July 16, 2011, 08:52:42 pm »

Love that colour, good choice

66 Hertz · « **Reply #87 on:** August 12, 2011, 09:29:40 am »

any updates.............

whats new, where are we at now?

chopmgw · « **Reply #88 on:** August 12, 2011, 10:58:15 am »

Quote from: 66 EMBERGLO COUPE link=topic=11914.msg154220#msg154220

any updates............. whats new, where are we at now?

Well not as far as u !
Now I know why we pay the painters big bucks.
Preparing a car for paint is a hell of a lot of work.
Im at the wet rub stage at the moment.
Got all next week off so hopefully going to make good progress.
Been slowly amassing parts ( more arrived this week).
Before starting the wet rub

drmorbius · « **Reply #89 on:** September 16, 2011, 03:13:48 pm »

I've really enjoyed reading through this... how's it going?

Almost makes me think about getting a project car (wife would love that)...

66 Hertz · « **Reply #90 on:** September 16, 2011, 05:02:00 pm »

Michaels doing a great job looking great , about time we had an update though...

If I wanted another project car I would end up wearing my b*lls as earings....SHE HAS PUT HER FOOT DOWN!

drmorbius · « **Reply #91 on:** September 16, 2011, 07:22:45 pm »

Quote from: 66 Hertz link=topic=11914.msg157982#msg157982

SHE HAS PUT HER FOOT DOWN!

Yeah, mine too... and you don't want to know where she put it :wacko:

chopmgw · « **Reply #92 on:** September 18, 2011, 06:23:37 pm »

Noob progress.
Ive done as much as I can, with my limited knowledge, as far as paint preparation goes.
Time to hand her on to a proffesional now.
I have something lined up and currently waiting on a "bring her on down, ur next" type call.
Hoping thats going to be in the next month or so.

Found the paint prep a bit of a nightmare to be honest.
Lot of confusion with differing opinions on products and techniques.
I know why painters get the big bucks now ! :smile02:

Also been busy elsewhere.
Had my vent frames rechromed and fitted new seals and handles.
About half the price of repros and I get the warm and fuzzies knowing their they are original. Win/Win
Im chuffed with them.

Had my bolt and nuts treated and cadmium coated.
Came up nice.

Parts list is probaly about 90% complete now.
Some new arrivals this week.

Boxes of parts piling up all over the house. More in the garage !

Also now an offical member of MOCSA.
Hope to catch up with some fellow members in the near future:cheers:

66 Hertz · « **Reply #93 on:** September 18, 2011, 06:32:29 pm »

welcome to MOCSA..........:yellowpepper:

rocket · « **Reply #94 on:** October 30, 2011, 08:58:15 am »

Hi Chomgw, How is it progressing at the moment?

The 1/4 vent window frames look superb. Can i ask who did them for you and how much it cost? Need to get mine done on the 68 coupe as they are looking a little pitted.

Rocket.

chopmgw · « **Reply #95 on:** October 30, 2011, 12:04:26 pm »

The vent windows were done by Chromemasters
2/42 Stanbell rd , Sals. 0410 337898.
I was so impressed with the with the vent windows that I also had my qtr windows done. Cost me $150 a pair which is less than half of replacement cost.
Ive since left a few other grill bits and pieces with him.
Also nice knowing I retain the original parts.

chopmgw · « **Reply #96 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:02:49 pm »

Sometimes I find it hard to believe Ive got this far.

Gone as far as I can go with paint prep.
Sent her off to a panel man/painter this week for a few touch ups and a once over, then paint.

Have had some second thoughts recently regarding colour.
Various colour schemes going through my head.
Guess thats normal.

Fingers crossed, I`ll see her again before xmas.

rocket · « **Reply #97 on:** November 06, 2011, 10:29:54 pm »

Hi Michael, Yes - It is normal to change your mind on colour about 100 times.

Is Mick doing the job for you?

Hope you keep the photos coming.... and Merry Christmas - great Christmas present for you.

Rocket.

chopmgw · « **Reply #98 on:** November 07, 2011, 10:05:48 am »

Hi Rod
Yes car has gone to Mick for final panel work and paint.
Im thinking I will still need a hand getting it back together and ready for rego, so I hope u guys arent too busy in the new year.

66 Hertz · « **Reply #99 on:** December 06, 2011, 02:57:04 pm »

any news, any new pics?...........

Noob and a 68

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