Update on the 63' 440

[Red63440]

Made a trip to the body shop today and took a few photos, its strange not seeing it all in red. I can't wait to see the turquoise paint go on. The rear valance was pretty dented up and he was able to get it all out with a dolly and hammer. So far so good...The street rod is fiberglass with a 71' 440 with a torque flite, color is called "Purple Passion". Looks like my car is in pretty good company!

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

Lookin good!!Bet you can't wait to see it in color.

 

[Red63440]

I am really excited about it. He told me that he could have sold it 3 times so far but didn't think I would appreciate it. I think he was right!!!:angry9:

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

I remember when I was at that point,watching the progress,even helping wet-sanding primer:director:

 

[Red63440]

Its great to look in the trunk and not see bed liner, what a pain in the azz that was. He has been working on the street rod to get it ready for a show and I was told that mine will come home the second week of October. He pulled the front fenders, straightened the front valance and will sand blast it and the filler panel this week. He still needs to work in the engine compartment but that will take some time.

 

[Red63440]

Stopped tonight at the body shop and he cut in color today, will assemble the front end tomorrow and will paint the engine compartment. Strip goes on Saturday with the pody paint on Monday. Looks like it will be home by next weekend.

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

I rememeing at that stage:blob1:Looks GREAT!!!!:hello2:

 

[Ron 73]

Looks really good Red!!!

 

[Red63440]

I know that it looks more green than blue but I think the flash brightened it to much..it is turquoise.

 

[superstock440]

hot rod

AAAAAH! Just love hot rod garages! So many cars, so little time. Keep up the great work.

 

[Red63440]

Made another trip today!

Its getting very close....:blob1:

 

[gremlinsteve]

i spy big block chevy head....in the last pic

 

[Red63440]

i spy big block chevy head....in the last pic

Yep, there is a Corvette in the shop that kissed a tree....ops:

 

[Invisabledog]

Love the color.

 

[roadrunnerman]

that is a beautiful color.

 

[Red63440]

Paint is finished....

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS:headbang:

 

[Ron 73]

BEAUTIFUL Red!! Perfect color on that ole gal! Congrats....

 

[Red63440]

Thanks guys, I am really happy with the color and the stainless trim really makes the color look great. I have about half of the trim installed but need to get the engine installed very soon....wife wants here side of the garage back for winter.

 

[roadrunnerman]

that color is absolutly gorgeous on the car!!!!!!!!