here are a few pictures of the progress, 80-81 fender louvers, shaved antenna, and filled some door dings. I'll be painting from the doors forward. (currently in black lacquer primer) I'll be ready to paint it in aobut 2 weeks

 

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sorry I don't have any pictures of the fender louver installation....I left my digital camera out in the rain...all of th installation pictures were saved on there....but...it's shot....if anyone has any questions.....just ask

 

really tops your car off :hail: excellent looking.

 

where did you find the louvers and how was the install ?????

 

im really interested in the fender project, where did you get those? check out mine
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Thanks fella's....I got those NOS off of ebay. I paod 60 bucks for them and they are off an 80-81 Z28 Camaro. The installation was HORRIBLE. The frame rail along the fender hits everything. I had to shave alot of material off of the louvers for them to sink in place. It is a VERY tight fit....and there isn't much room for mistakes. I also sprayed a thick coat of undercoating on the inside to keep any exposed metal to moisture. I think I would rather install another set of headers....if that says anything...on a scale from 1-10....10 being the hardest....I'd say a 9.5...

 

Thats going to look great when youre done!

 

:hail: :hail: I like the direction those louvers are pointed.

 

Could you post a close up pic of the vents on the car? Thanks

 

I can take a close-up of them.....they won't look as good though since they are in primer....

 

It doesn't matter if it's in primer i just wanted to see how flush you mounted them. When does the topcoat go on?
Thanks

 

Next weekend I'll be painting it. I'll have to let it set for a few days, then wetsand and buff.

 

i have one question for you...why laquer primer? It sucks compared to the epoxies and urethanes that they have today. Laquer chips easier and is not water proof....etc etc.....i like to go with 1 coat of epoxy and then a uerthane primer surfacer.

 

I've never delt with any urethane paints/primers. I've never had any problems with lacquer primer, it mixes 1:1 ratio and it's dry to the touch very fast. If I would have had problems with lacquer primers...I wouldn't have used it...but I never have...so....why change? I'm also using enamel paint..not base/clear which just about everyone uses nowdays. I've never had any problems with them and I really don't have enough money to experiment with urethanes, epoxies, base/clear. Everyone has their preferences with primers and paints.....I guess I like the "old school" style. I painted this front ground effect piece as soon as I got the car with enamel and many another cars in the past (wetsand/buff)....and no problems at all. Thanks for the heads up though. I'm sure if I can get a job at a body shop, I'm sure I'll see alllll kinds of different methods and techniques

 

One from the rear.....kind of hard to see....I'll take more on the next roll....

 

i like those louvers better in that direction. it looks realy good. if i hadto do my car over knowing what i know know i would defintly do it the same way you and FLYNLOW92rs have done your cars. two tumbs up