So I think I'm finished.

[bobtile]

A lot of time went into this. I think it turned out ok.
It was my first attempt at bodywork and painting.
Before people see it in person, I have already realized mistakes that I've made.
I'm pretty sure tha I can still correct them if I chose to down the road.
I appreciate the time people gave me here to send me in the right direction.
I'll post up some progress pictures later.
Thanks for all the advice.
It kept me motivated through the 2+ months of sanding after work.

 

[moparedtn]

Lord yes, Bob - more pics of that gorgeous beast, please!

 

[Builderguy]

You tried (actually succeeded) doing your own bodywork and paint. That alone takes a lot of intestinal fortitude. You can be proud of any work YOU do. Mistakes, hell I still make mistakes, but I get a little better everyday. That is the most anyone can strive for. Job well done, and if someone points out something that is not quite right, ask them where their project car is.

 

[vintage chromoly]

I’ve never done a paint job, that was perfect. Most would look at the work, and say it’s perfect, but it’s not.

your car looks great! It’s very rewarding to do it yourself

 

[khryslerkid]

 

[Ironbuilt]

We need to see more pictures than that @bobtile but it sure looks beautiful from that picture!!

 

[bobtile]

You tried (actually succeeded) doing your own bodywork and paint. That alone takes a lot of intestinal fortitude. You can be proud of any work YOU do. Mistakes, hell I still make mistakes, but I get a little better everyday. That is the most anyone can strive for. Job well done, and if someone points out something that is not quite right, ask them where their project car is.

That stuff doesn't bother me.
When I built my GTX,(I didn't paint that) it took me 8 years in my driveway to get it moving.
I went to cruise nights and heard the guys that dropped 70k on their cars and did nothing but wax them point out flaws.
I just laughed at them.
That's the reason I started racing the car and now I thank them for that.
Most racers are the greatest people...

 

[Don Frelier]

Great looking color!

 

[dvw]

None of them are perfect. It's a hell of a lot of work. Even doing it yourself it's not cheap either. Congrats.
Doug

 

[bobtile]

A couple more.

 

[Ironbuilt]

It looks great Bob, don't be so hard on yourself. If it runs anything like it looks...YEEHAW!!!

 

[bobtile]

More shots.

 

[bobtile]

.

 

[bobtile]

It looks great Bob, don't be so hard on yourself. If it runs anything like it looks...YEEHAW!!!

I'm not being hard on myself.
Just realistic.

 

[bobtile]

A few more pics.

 

[khryslerkid]

I'm not being hard on myself.
Just realistic.

I looks real good. Those little flaws won't be seen at 140+

 

[69 GTX]

It's a never ending progression. You get better/learn with every paint job. I love painting, hate the prep that leads to it.

 

[Cncguy1]

I wish I had you for a neighbor.

 

[bobtile]

I wish I had you for a neighbor.

Judging by your name, the feeling is mutual...

 

[Hemirunner]

Looks great! I haven’t painted one yet, but it’s something I’d like to do.