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Blackbirdws6 · 07-24-2018, 08:52 AM

Thanks guys. I'm hoping it sees the road sometime soon but there is a lot left to do.

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Originally Posted by LS1ow

Brushed nickel faces with polished barrel CCW Classics are in the mail yet ?

For this season, we will be looking at something a bit more cost effective (IE cheaper) but can look into baller status at a later date.

WildBillyT · 07-24-2018, 11:01 AM

That looks stunning. Awesome color. Did you happen to notice how they masked the jambs, hood, and trunk?

Blackbirdws6 · 07-24-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by WildBillyT

That looks stunning. Awesome color. Did you happen to notice how they masked the jambs, hood, and trunk?

Thanks Bill. I didn't get a good look but my Dad mentioned they did it in a way to avoid a defined line between the jams/rest of the car.

Blackbirdws6 · 07-27-2018, 05:06 PM

So the paint has been ruined (wetsanding) but being brought back to life so it's one big piece of glass.

Pops got to installing his dynamat (not sure the brand) material as well.

Some parts have also started to show up as well.

LTb1ow · 07-27-2018, 05:38 PM

That is a nice shade of MQB indeed.

Jersey Mike · 07-27-2018, 05:49 PM

I like your dad's style

LS1ow · 07-27-2018, 05:53 PM

Nicest not originally blue fire bird on the forum. Screw that other guy

Blackbirdws6 · 07-27-2018, 05:56 PM

Thanks guys. Can't wait to see how it looks in the sun after it's cherried. My dad, who is colorblind mind you, says the pics don't do it justice.

sweetbmxrider · 07-27-2018, 06:03 PM

I gotta stop by and look at it!

IROCZman15 · 07-27-2018, 09:15 PM

I enjoy these updates very much. car has come a long way

Jersey Mike · 07-29-2018, 02:11 PM

I lol'd.

Blackbirdws6 · 08-01-2018, 09:16 AM

Little more sanding, little more polishing, a lot more shine. She is coming along. My Dad can't wait to get it out in the sun to see it really pop.

sweetbmxrider · 08-01-2018, 05:04 PM

So nice

BonzoHansen · 08-01-2018, 08:53 PM

I love that it looks like it's being built in a strip mall store front

Blackbirdws6 · 08-01-2018, 11:36 PM

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I love that it looks like it's being built in a strip mall store front

You're not wrong haha.

LTb1ow · 08-02-2018, 07:04 AM

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I love that it looks like it's being built in a strip mall store front

Use to make some delicious food before the body shop expanded.

Blackbirdws6 · 08-04-2018, 06:31 AM

Exterior trim pieces are painted and ready to go back on the car. She got her first bath today. Still waiting for those sunny day pics.

The_Bishop · 08-04-2018, 10:28 AM

Looks beautiful.

LTb1ow · 08-04-2018, 12:51 PM

Looks great in person

Jersey Mike · 08-04-2018, 01:34 PM

Gonna pop in the sun.

Blackbirdws6 · 08-06-2018, 09:58 AM

A wild t-top appears! Rubbers are in and settling before they will be glued. It's actually weird to see it with the t-top on. All trim has been painted black for a more modern look.

LTb1ow · 08-06-2018, 10:02 AM

Didn't paint door handles?

Blackbirdws6 · 08-06-2018, 10:14 AM

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Didn't paint door handles?

Painted black as well as key hole. They are normally chrome/shiny. Personal preference but since they protrude, no sense hiding it with body color paint IMO.

LS1ow · 08-06-2018, 10:35 AM

Blackbirdws6 · 08-06-2018, 10:40 AM

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STOP!!!!!!