You sir are too kind. Might be good enough if the paint job turns out well.
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You sir are too kind. Might be good enough if the paint job turns out well.
Still alive! The Rona didn't get us. Life's distractions got in the way, etc...
The Mach 1 is still in bodyshop prison. It has been waiting on final coat of primer since March. I think the youngster with a new business (started last Nov.) made too many promises to too many customers and took on too many projects. That's my opinion.
The financial uncertainty of all things post virus put a stop to further purchasing of Mustang parts. As of this writing my job is still secure. The world changed with a sneeze. So we've been ok with being in limbo with the Mach 1 project.
I'm not "mad" at the bodyshop owner. We did have a good conversation about things back in March. He's got a good head on his shoulders for his age. We think a lot alike. It would have been nice to have had the Mustang home this spring as he started to make us believe earlier this year. But, when we brought the Mustang to his shop wayyy back in December he did say then it would probably be 8 months. As of this writing I'm ok with the Mach 1 getting back in our shop before late fall.
The Mach 1 is still in bodyshop prison. It has been waiting on final coat of primer since March. I think the youngster with a new business (started last Nov.) made too many promises to too many customers and took on too many projects. That's my opinion.
The financial uncertainty of all things post virus put a stop to further purchasing of Mustang parts. As of this writing my job is still secure. The world changed with a sneeze. So we've been ok with being in limbo with the Mach 1 project.
I'm not "mad" at the bodyshop owner. We did have a good conversation about things back in March. He's got a good head on his shoulders for his age. We think a lot alike. It would have been nice to have had the Mustang home this spring as he started to make us believe earlier this year. But, when we brought the Mustang to his shop wayyy back in December he did say then it would probably be 8 months. As of this writing I'm ok with the Mach 1 getting back in our shop before late fall.
This has been an interesting build to follow, good to hear that you are still alive and making (slow) progress! Yes, the world is a different place then it was at the start of the year...I feel very fortunate to be able to keep working on my project. Even with limited funds I have kept working on the bits and pieces that just take time and don't require any cash to keep it moving so that I can get the car together and do that first start on rebuild engine.....
Ok folks. The bodyshop FINALLY informed us today that the Mach 1 will see the paint booth next week.
I sure hope all our picture taking during disassembly was sufficient, cuz I feel like so much has been forgotton!
We're planning a visit prior to paint to reaffirm what we want done. I did give him extensive notes. But his line of questioning with my wife today, leads me to believe a visit is necessary. One such question was base/clear or single stage. I know we decided on base/clear but I couldn't remember why. Some back and forth texts resolved that issue.
The excitement is building again. I hope to provide pictures of the final stage before paint. Stay tuned....
I sure hope all our picture taking during disassembly was sufficient, cuz I feel like so much has been forgotton!
We're planning a visit prior to paint to reaffirm what we want done. I did give him extensive notes. But his line of questioning with my wife today, leads me to believe a visit is necessary. One such question was base/clear or single stage. I know we decided on base/clear but I couldn't remember why. Some back and forth texts resolved that issue.
The excitement is building again. I hope to provide pictures of the final stage before paint. Stay tuned....
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I would take a printed check list when you go talk to him and make sure he reads through it while you're there and leave it with him. That reduces the chance of misunderstanding and "I thought you meant - - - -".
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My last big project was building my 4,000 sq. ft. shop. I typed everything up and made him sign and date of what he was doing and what I was doing. Never had a single issue. I have never taken car to shop so I have not had to do agreement there, lol. You never want to go by word of mouth. He said she said does not cut it in business.
The father to the guy that did my shop got ripped off by a shop that did not have a clue on how to restore his 1940 ford. Huge mess and hes is out double what it should have cost.
The father to the guy that did my shop got ripped off by a shop that did not have a clue on how to restore his 1940 ford. Huge mess and hes is out double what it should have cost.
Well, the Mach 1 didn't make the paint booth. More delays. Maybe before Christmas (sarcasm)?
Still in body shop prison....
Waiting on "the" phone call so I can get over to the body shop to install the fuel line befor fender and splash shields are installed.
Bodyshop wasn't sure on silver body accent paint code. I posted a question in the paint forum. I came up with:
PPG code 32520 - silver gray
Waiting on "the" phone call so I can get over to the body shop to install the fuel line befor fender and splash shields are installed.
Bodyshop wasn't sure on silver body accent paint code. I posted a question in the paint forum. I came up with:
PPG code 32520 - silver gray
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It's always the same with painters and paint shops, very enerving... Don't ask how I know... Hope, you see your car soon and the result will be great!
Progress is starting to take place! I am relieved.
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Looking good Brett!!
Thanks RIO! I won't have to rent a trailer to get it home. I think he feels bad that it has taken so long, that he said he's going to deliver it to my house.
We are taking a trip to the bodyshop tomorrow to check out test paint patches.
Apparently for the green he has two different brands and they aren't an exact match to the unfaded underside of the trunk lid. We have to choose which one.
The silver paint is a darker shade than the Mach 1 graphics. I posted a Q in the paint forum.
Soon. Very soon. A much needed distraction to the world around us at this time.
Knowing what has been done to the Mach 1, even with a lot of "down time" on the bodyshops part. There is NO way we could have done this much in the last 15 months.
Apparently for the green he has two different brands and they aren't an exact match to the unfaded underside of the trunk lid. We have to choose which one.
The silver paint is a darker shade than the Mach 1 graphics. I posted a Q in the paint forum.
Soon. Very soon. A much needed distraction to the world around us at this time.
Knowing what has been done to the Mach 1, even with a lot of "down time" on the bodyshops part. There is NO way we could have done this much in the last 15 months.
I was wrong about there being paint on the bottom of the trunk lid. Nope. It was blasted clean months ago.
I misunderstood. The painter was comparing the tested paint patch to 2 different shades of green he was seeing on the drivers side mirror.
Color is locked in. It will be Ivy Glow for sure. Test patch looked great. It will be unlike any 71-73 Mustang in our area. I remember in my younger car crazy days joining in with friends in the admonition of any green colored muscle car. Now I think it will look like a life size Hot Wheel when complete and will be awesome!
As for the silver; whoever manufactured the decals did not do a good job on color match (my opinion) as they are much lighter than the argent/silver accent paint. So the decision was made to match the paint TO the decals.
Hadn't been to the bodyshop in months. It is still crowded. My wife's Mach 1 is supposed to be on deck for paint. I am not irritated at the timeline anymore, it'll come home when it is painted. Whenever that is.
I misunderstood. The painter was comparing the tested paint patch to 2 different shades of green he was seeing on the drivers side mirror.
Color is locked in. It will be Ivy Glow for sure. Test patch looked great. It will be unlike any 71-73 Mustang in our area. I remember in my younger car crazy days joining in with friends in the admonition of any green colored muscle car. Now I think it will look like a life size Hot Wheel when complete and will be awesome!
As for the silver; whoever manufactured the decals did not do a good job on color match (my opinion) as they are much lighter than the argent/silver accent paint. So the decision was made to match the paint TO the decals.
Hadn't been to the bodyshop in months. It is still crowded. My wife's Mach 1 is supposed to be on deck for paint. I am not irritated at the timeline anymore, it'll come home when it is painted. Whenever that is.
More parts painted. It will be a one of a kind. It is greeeeeen.
More progress!! A paint job IS imminent!
Appropriate blackout on the bottom of the hood. Not going for a councours restoration. Just some details here and there added for some reason (don't know why exactly, just wanted it done).
Appropriate blackout on the bottom of the hood. Not going for a councours restoration. Just some details here and there added for some reason (don't know why exactly, just wanted it done).
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Man!! That looks GREAT!!!
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