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06-12-2008, 11:47 AM
GulfCoastGasser

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Originally Posted by youther

The first paint job I had over $2500.

Then I had to pay $2100 for the new base and $1500 for the flames.

With a grand total of $6100 and some change between the two jobs.

Then I probably bought another $2000 worth of new parts to go with the new paint...;)

Ouch! But it looks like it was worth it and if you are happy, then the cost was cheap.

Incredible Car. You should be crazy proud!:cool:
06-12-2008, 04:29 PM
Rickomatic

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Originally Posted by youther

The first paint job I had over $2500.

Then I had to pay $2100 for the new base and $1500 for the flames.

With a grand total of $6100 and some change between the two jobs.

Then I probably bought another $2000 worth of new parts to go with the new paint...;)

Plenty of money, but you forgot your time. I know that is worth plenty. I hope that the paint is the way you want it and it stays shiny for a long time!
06-12-2008, 06:23 PM
youther

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Originally Posted by Rickomatic

Plenty of money, but you forgot your time. I know that is worth plenty. I hope that the paint is the way you want it and it stays shiny for a long time!

Good point......time and about 10 years off my life......LOL! My wife was to the point also to where she was tired of me worrying and being aggravated all the time too. She said "put the brakes on it and I'll help you get it painted somewhere else".
06-12-2008, 06:33 PM
youther

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So on with the interior. Ripped everything out and started from scratch. The old interior was one solid color and made of a velour like material. You can see the old seat beside of the new seat below to get an idea.

Also when I bought the car 4 years ago it did not have a back seat in it because it was tubbed out, so I decided to have one put in it for my boys to ride on.

Below are pics of the begining of the rear seat.
06-12-2008, 06:39 PM
youther

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Getting ahead of myself...LOL! Here are a few pics with everything ripped out. You can also see where it is tubbed in the rear with these pics.
06-16-2008, 06:52 AM
youther

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And the progress moves on..........
06-16-2008, 05:32 PM
youther

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The back seat taking form......
06-16-2008, 07:59 PM
blueblazes

Sure looks GREAT! I also feel your pain and hope you get the results that you desire and deserve.
06-17-2008, 08:03 AM
youther

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Originally Posted by blueblazes

Sure looks GREAT! I also feel your pain and hope you get the results that you desire and deserve.

Thanks! I'm happy with how the car turned out, it was just a major pain to get it there.....LOL!
06-17-2008, 08:09 AM
youther

Also a note about the back seat. My two younger sons (4 and 8) love to go to cruise-ins and car shows with me. As I mentioned before when I bought the car it did not have a back seat because of it being tubbed. I just wanted a simple seat in the rear so that my boys could ride back there and have seat belts. The above seat is plenty for them, or at least until they get a little bigger....LOL!
06-17-2008, 10:00 AM
stovens

The Interior Looks Great!:d
06-18-2008, 02:06 PM
youther

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Originally Posted by stovens

The Interior Looks Great!:d

Thanks! I like it too.
06-18-2008, 02:16 PM
youther

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Here are some more.
06-23-2008, 06:28 PM
youther

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My new gauges.

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