[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by West Coast GTO

Kurt,
Your car looks awesome( especially the bumpers and fitment). Again, the tuxedo interior with the blue paint make me want to change to a tuxedo interior. Something wrong with the last photo; unable to view the new wheel/ tires!

Thanks so much WC,
I love the looks of the Tuxedo....Always have...I have a friend that had, back in the day, a 1966 Black over Black GTO, 389, 4 speed with a Tuxedo interior. She also wore a set of Goodyear White letter tires with SS Cragars...
As far as the last photo....well......I must have put the thought bubble in the wrong place....MY BAD!...

[Kurt L71S]

I had 3 places that needed attention since we painted her. I took the time to work out the imperfections. We then proceeded to prep and prime the spots a few times to level out the surface...then came time to ready the areas for paint. We painted them today and ended again with 3 passes of clear...
Now time to cure and then cut and buff and then final polish....

[Kurt L71S]

These photos of 💙"Blu BiYu"💙 are about as close to her being done as it gets without being completely ready for the road. Still need to adjust the hood, doors and put her final polish on. This car exceeded my vision from better than 2 years ago. Can't explain just how excited I was when I first started this restoration. This is my first. I am so happy with just how she turned out! 💙🙏💙

[Kurt L71S]

Two videos of "Blu BiYu" running outside the shop in 3 degree weather....BURRR!...


https://youtu.be/fQmtBVBOWuo Slow Idle ...

https://youtu.be/6nkWHnE80Y4 Fast Idle....

[Kurt L71S]

Worked again Friday and Saturday on the gaps for the hood, both doors and the trunk lid!
A special thank--you goes to Evan Freese for his tips on aligning the hood! Thanks so much Evan! Your help is so appreciated. 💙🙏💙
What's left on "Blu"? Under hood decals, trunk decals and a few interior details to nail down!

[West Coast GTO]

Kurt,
Wow! The car is beautiful especially with the new wheel/ tire combo! The hood adjustment is spot on and they are time consuming( hinge up is down adjustments). I did notice a garage heater in one of the photos and I am sure you have been using that the last few days.
Great work.

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by West Coast GTO

Kurt,
Wow! The car is beautiful especially with the new wheel/ tire combo! The hood adjustment is spot on and they are time consuming( hinge up is down adjustments). I did notice a garage heater in one of the photos and I am sure you have been using that the last few days.
Great work.

Thanks WC,
That heater has been a Godsend for the last couple of months! I appreciate your continuing support on my first ground up restoration. I've learned so much that I can apply to my future purchases!
Thanks again my friend!💙🙏💙

[indymanjoe]

Very impressed with the way it turned out! Beautiful car well done! Congrates.

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by indymanjoe

Very impressed with the way it turned out! Beautiful car well done! Congrates.

Thanks so much Indy!
Your comments have meant the world! Thanks for hanging in there for the last 2 + years.

[2002Z4CSS]

Awesome !!!!! Hope my GT-37 will look that good one day!!!

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by 2002Z4CSS

Awesome !!!!! Hope my GT-37 will look that good one day!!!

Thanks Z4!
I have no doubt! Thanks for always checking on me during this venture. The phrase, "If I can do this..anyone can" took on a whole new meaning after my finishing this 71 LeMans Sport....

[Kurt L71S]

I had may as well post this here. I already posted it on my FB page....Overwhelming NAY!...

Yay or Nay to my installing a NOS set of front Bumper Guards?..

If not, I will sell them for just what I have in them....

[West Coast GTO]

Kurt,
No, no, a thousand times no....unless you are planning on using Blu Biyu as a push vehicle at the local demolition derby!

[Shiny]

Your project has been THE role model for my wannabe LeMans. I may never get mine painted but if I don't, your thread will keep me thinking it could happen.

Thanks for sharing all of your work and the awesome results.

Congrats on turning your vision into reality!

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by West Coast GTO

Kurt,
No, no, a thousand times no....unless you are planning on using Blu Biyu as a push vehicle at the local demolition derby!

Thanks WC....THAT did it for me....They are now on eBay for sale!!

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by Shiny

Your project has been THE role model for my wannabe LeMans. I may never get mine painted but if I don't, your thread will keep me thinking it could happen.

Thanks for sharing all of your work and the awesome results.

Congrats on turning your vision into reality!

WOW Shiny!!
I had not expected this kind of wonderful words!! Thanks so much for your following "Blu BiYu" to the end of the road!!

Shiny....You and your thoughts mean the world to me....Thanks again my friend!!

[Kurt L71S]

So excited to report "Blu BiYu" has a complete interior...Dun & Dun!...

[1NC Again]

I should be "done" with my 72 Lemans Sport convertible by June. I've been at it for 5 1/5 years. I wish I'd been as good as you about sharing my journey (minus the blue air of course ) Beautiful car, CONGRTAS !

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by 1NC Again

I should be "done" with my 72 Lemans Sport convertible by June. I've been at it for 5 1/5 years. I wish I'd been as good as you about sharing my journey (minus the blue air of course ) Beautiful car, CONGRTAS !

Thanks 1NC,
I can hardly wait to see this 72 Sport!...
How I got started posting each and every thing I did was with our 1968 Camaro Sport Coupe along with our 2010 ABM Camaro RS/SS. I joined a forum on Camaro5.com.....

Keep up your great work and Thanks again for your watching and your following "Blu BiYu".....

[Kurt L71S]

Worked yesterday and now have the trunk completed!
I used the trunk mat that was in her when I purchased the car. All I needed to do to it was to trim the edges and use the vacuum....

Someone asked me about painting the trunk deck bolts...NO WAY! These are conversation pieces!.....