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Old 12-07-2018, 10:23 PM
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Got some chrome installed! 💙😎💙
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Old 12-07-2018, 11:16 PM
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You must be really excited!

Just keeps getting better and better.

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Old 12-08-2018, 11:52 AM
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You must be really excited!

Just keeps getting better and better.
Shiny!!!!!!
******NO...I"M NOT EXCITED!!!!!!*******
Can you tell just HoW CaLm I Am?...

STOKED!!!!!....

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Old 12-08-2018, 08:03 PM
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[QUOTE=Kurt L71S;5964467]Got some chrome installed!

The hose should go inboard towards the turning axis then up to the hardline if possible.

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Old 12-10-2018, 12:38 PM
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Got some chrome installed!

The hose should go inboard towards the turning axis then up to the hardline if possible.
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Explain to me what you're talking about.

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Old 12-10-2018, 09:48 PM
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He is talking about the brake hose on the drivers side. The way it is now it looks like it will rub on the tire.....

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Old 12-11-2018, 11:28 AM
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He is talking about the brake hose on the drivers side. The way it is now it looks like it will rub on the tire.....
If memory serves me, I checked the fitment with the wheels and tires. They did not come close, but ya know what? I am going to check things again and I thank both of you for noticing and making mention....

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Old 12-11-2018, 07:28 PM
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no problem...we are here to help...when we're not drooling over your pics!

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Old 12-15-2018, 08:32 AM
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Spent some time in the shop yesterday installing the driver's side drip rail stainless....
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Old 12-15-2018, 02:27 PM
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Kurt,
Went back and reviewed the posts from paint to clear coat but I missed if the clear was ever( or even needed to be) buffed. Was that done or needed?

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November 25, 2018...We completed her Blu Paint and Clear Coat. Now to let her cure and move her home!... Clark still has the front/rear valance along with the header and wing to finish. This will give me time at home to begin installing her Pearl Interior!

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Old 12-15-2018, 02:37 PM
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Went back and reviewed the posts from paint to clear coat but I missed if the clear was ever( or even needed to be) buffed. Was that done or needed?

WC,
After it was "done", we talked about what needed to happen now. It needed De Nibbed and from there I had 2 choices...
1....De Nib the entire car....color sand....buff.....200 hrs
2...De Nib the entire car....hand sand with 1000 grit...clean and prep....Spray one coat of Blu.....3 coats of clear.....12-14 hrs....

I chose the latter....She is now Done....If I want, I can buff it myself...
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Old 12-16-2018, 08:31 AM
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Default Lovin' the Blu!
More from yesterday in the shop!...
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Old 12-16-2018, 08:38 AM
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Default Lovin' the Blu!
Friday and Yesterday paid big dividends working in the shop with "Blu"....
Just like a finish carpenter, I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is where one has to take his or her time, mask off the paint, slow down and take your time....
I have the stainless trim on everything but the rear glass. Chrome is on the fenders, quarters, mirrors, door handles. Installed the stainless and the "350" on the rockers as well...
Need to finish the rear glass by filling the gap around it with seam sealer as to not let water settle at the bottom next to the rear deck filler. Having done the body work on this car, I can see now where and how these cars rusted....If I can figure this out, it can not be rocket science!...
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Old 12-17-2018, 06:39 PM
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Spent the day in the shop. Repainted the inner fender wells semi gloss black. While they dried, I took the day and cleaned all the sand residue along with some over spray from the front end components and the engine. After 3-4 hours, she is looking pretty good once again....
Also found a "Cold Leak" on one of the heater hoses...time is right to get that fixed....
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Old 12-20-2018, 09:06 AM
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WOW! I am so blessed by many on this site!...

10,000 visits watching and commenting on "Blu BiYu" and her restoration...
We are now on the downhill slide...with only a few more additions to her. Clark Gick is now finishing up her header, front and rear valances, and her 1971 LeMans Wing....
Getting these installed along with both new bumpers and Oh Yes...I forgot...I ordered a dual snorkel air cleaner and all the goodies to go along with a complete look under the hood....
Then and only then comes the Wheels & Tires......

Then folks it not only "Admiration Time", but "Miller Time" as well.....

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Old 12-24-2018, 03:27 PM
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Default Merry Christmas!
Ho,Ho,Ho! Santa found Rudolph's antlers. They had turned "Blu". Merry Christmas from all the "Blu Sisters".."Rare Blu, Babe Blu and Blu BiYu" 💙💙💙
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Old 12-26-2018, 09:07 PM
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Old 12-27-2018, 07:32 PM
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Looking good !
Thanks Z4,
More progress today with installing the rear bumper, rear valance along with the new exhaust tips!...
Waiting for Clark Gick to put the finishing touches on the wing....
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Old 01-01-2019, 08:54 AM
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After taking the time to De Nib the trunk and the wing, I took yesterday to completely De Nib the rest of the car. I then sanded her with both 1000 and 1500 to a "dull shine". Next I am going to apply that Magic Stuff to make her beautiful once again...and hopefully outshine her predecessor...That should take some time to accomplish.... 💙💙😎💙💙
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Old 01-01-2019, 09:00 AM
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Work went very well yesterday in the shop! Here are some progress photos. Couple more days and "Blu" will be all buffed. 💙❣💙❣💙
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