Hi Guy's,

Well I've finally got off my backside and started working again on the convertible. Got it stripped down and once I have my new GM bumper cover and fenders it will be going in for paint next week with any luck. Also purchased all new weatherstripping which cost an arm and a leg.

If I have time after the refit I might get the posi rear end in, also I've purchased some LS1 front brake calipers and disks. Anyone done this conversion?? Tried PM'ing one of the guys on the brake forum but have got no reply yet.

Alex

 

alex did you get my voice mail?

 

Sweet!!! Man, every week it seems to get better and better for everyone...i am getting anxious.

 

No, but very interested.
You on the northside? Like to see that come together.

Todd

 

I'm on the south east side in Deer Park.

Alex
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Hi Nick,

Yes I did thanks. Going to concentrate on the convertible for the moment. Next year I'll start on the MG. Thanks for the heads up.

I'm just going to get the convertible finished in time for the meet. Have parts coming from all over the place.

Alex

 

Finished stripping the car down today, completely removed the front clip. Jet washed all the door jams and rebuilt my bottom door hinges, no more sagging doors.
Ordered a GM bumper cover from Hawks 3rd Gen, have two fenders being delivered tuesday. Get all the panels lined up next week. Then off to paint.

Alex

 

Going back Teal or changing color?

 

A color change is in the works. My wife hates the Teal color, always has so I'm going for something bright.

Alex

 

The emerald green would be nice. Not something you see on a third gen, maybe tyhe deep forest green. I allways wanted the electric blue, but all my rides were usually red, so the door jams and what not woulda been a pain.

 

Sebring Silver would be nice....

 

Car is going in for paint tomorrow (wednesday). Should take about 4 to 5 days. Chose Yellow, the same color they use on the Hummer and the Cobalt, wanted to use a GM color still. Then will be a couple of days fitting it back up.

Alex

 

who's doing it?

 

Its gone into Maaco in the end, They had quoted me $1900 previously to do the work. With me stripping the whole car down and doing some of the bodywork it dropped the price down to $1450. Went to about 5 different places and were all quoting between $2000 and $3000.

Alex

 

be careful, i've heard alot of bad stuff from customers of theirs with orange peal, and pealing paint.

 

I know a few people who have had cars painted by them and they have had no problems. I'm having the car sealer primered as well before the top coat as I know about incompatible original coats and new paint.

I've painted a couple of cars myself in the past but using cellulose which you all banned over here. I've bought all the paint for my 50 Chevy but have a lot more bodywork to do on that one. When I get round to painting that I'll buy one of those portable garages with the sides and make a spray booth.

Alex

 

If you do that you could probably do a pretty good business painting thirdgens. IM about ready for a custom paint job myself. Look forward to seeing your car at the meet.



QUOTE=aldixie;3547709]I know a few people who have had cars painted by them and they have had no problems. I'm having the car sealer primered as well before the top coat as I know about incompatible original coats and new paint.

I've painted a couple of cars myself in the past but using cellulose which you all banned over here. I've bought all the paint for my 50 Chevy but have a lot more bodywork to do on that one. When I get round to painting that I'll buy one of those portable garages with the sides and make a spray booth.

Alex[/QUOTE]

 

Alex, when you get the car out of the paint shop and if you need any help reassembling give me a call or send a pm i'd be more then happy to help.

 

Thanks, I'm still waiting for it, they are re-doing some of it and said it will be some time this week. Going to call them later today to see how its coming.

Also I'm going to try and get the posi rearend in it as well.

Alex

 

I am happy mine looks decent in sealer. I will have the hood tomorrow so im in the good, cannot wait to see the car in person Alex.

 

Got the car back today, started re-assembly. Got all of the weather stripping in. Don't know if I'll get it completely finished for the meet.

Trying to find some sound deadening material for under the carpet. Also have to re do the stereo system.

Alex