Bodyshop progress. Tail end cut out.

[bswor 75]

http://www.1969stang.com/gallery/mystang

 

Heres the entire "ass end" of my car cut out as my bodyman put it so lightly.

 

:lol:

[bnickel 10,004]

do i detect hints of lime gold under there? yuckkkk. i really hat that color. my car was originally that color. what was wrong with the ass end of your car that it needed that much "anal" surgery?

[bswor 75]

Trunk floor was rusted badly. Was thinking the gas tank might just drop out one day. Tail light panel looked bent and had previous body work. Infact the trunk lock was bondo'd in. Lower quarters are starting to rust also. I didnt see no lime gold i think its just my camera.

[maddogla 0]

It looks like you mad the right choice for a body shop. I know it looks scary now but, they're doing a nice clean job.

 

Can't wait to see it painted!

 

Finally got a break in the weather over here, painted the engine compartment today. Plasti-kote semi gloss black. I did a test after someone (please forgive me I forgot his name) on this site recommended Plasti-kote vs rustoleum. And I might add it came out awesome! Now my favorite part, putting brand new clean parts in!

 

Ill take some pic's soon.

 

mdla

[bswor 75]

Yeh although the bodyshop itself is new, the guy has been doing this for awhile now. It's a one man shop suprisingly. Although he does have a helper from time to time. And i've seen the other cars he has worked on, very good quality work. And he wants the car to be top notch, very excited about the project. Another plus.

 

Car wont be painted for another month or so. I still have to get the car back next week after the work is completed and pull engine/tranny. Clean and paint the engine compartment like you did. Then rewire the car with an EZ-Wiring hot rod kit. Yeh lets see those pics!

[69GT 0]

looking good i guess. i think the bottom of my trunk is gunna have to be cut up also, its all rusted out from a leaking rear window.

[bnickel 10,004]

man am i glad i didn't have to go through that on my car. it had to have a lower quarter patch on the pass. side and a few little patches here and there nothing really any bigger that a 50 cent piece

[Mufflerbearing 0]

Hey what kind of money is going to take? My buddy is looking to do the same with his 70 coupe.

[bswor 75]

Mufflerbearing are you refering to the body work? I really cant say as im sure it vary's from place to place. But im getting the body work and paint job for $3500 total.

[Mufflerbearing 0]

Thanks I'll pass that on to my buddy as a ball park figure.

[bswor 75]

Do take into account i live in one of the lowest average income states :D Figures from other people i have heard in other states have been around 5 grand. Just depends on where you live i guess.

[castillo 0]

I just saw pics, it looks good. I'm near the point your at. Please keep posting pics.

[bswor 75]

I probably wont have anymore pics before its done or near completition. I'll be sure to post those when possible.

[Cheo69GT 1]

uuuugghh, man I don't envy you!!! The work does look good.

 

Cheo