Chevelle updates

[VintageMusclecar]

I just picked up the two new sample panels from Bodyguy...but of course, we're inundated with liquid sunshine right now, so I'm again back to &quot;hurry up and wait&quot; mode. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

The last 3 projects I've done that managed to make their way to the paint booth were actually easy paint decisions...a `75 Monza hotrod that was painted black, my old Pro Street `67 Chevelle that was painted black, and my old `57 Chevy Sedan that was painted Torch Red.

I was 100% confident with my choice on each of those projects.

This project is an entirely different ballgame.

I'm intentionally trying to <span style="font-style: italic">avoid</span> having an end product that's so obviously &quot;non-stock&quot;. Since the onset I've leaned heavily towards Deepwater (as explained recently), esp. considering this isn't a numbers resto--in which case it would've went back to it's original Marina Blue with a Bright Blue interior.

I guess I was a little derailed when this sample of Deepwater seemed so far off from what my mind's eye remembered. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

I can't say yet with any certainty what my final choice will be until I can review these last two samples in good daylight, but I can say that the `66 Nightwatch is off the table, and the `67 Deepwater is still a very strong possibility.

[tom406]

My experience with Deepwater Blue (a color I love) definitely shows a red/purple cast to it. It becomes most apparent when you put a Bright Blue interior against it-which has an aqua/green cast to it. To my eye they clash terribly.

Not sure if your interior color choice is made already. I really like that black '67 Vette with the bright blue interior, that could be a nice look for this car.

If you want to stay era-correct you might want to have him spray some '67 FoMoCo Nightmist Blue, another beautiful dark blue.

Since you don't sound like a purple fan, I'll refrain from suggesting Royal Plum, but Tahoe Turquoise is a BEAUTIFUL color when shot properly that looks awesome on any '67 Chevy I've seen it on.

Good luck!

[x Baldwin Motion]

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Tahoe Turquoise

[VintageMusclecar]

The car does have an interior already, good ol' basic black.

Royal Plum was actually on the consideration list a few years ago (as were Emerald Turquoise and Butternut Yellow), but I just couldn't bring myself to go for it.

My first `67 SS Chevelle (the $200.00 beater I had nearly 30 years ago that's shown on my website at the beginning of &quot;The Chevelle Project&quot; section) was originally Emerald Turquoise, and that is one of my favorite colors on a `67 Chevelle...but as is the case with Marina Blue, Black, and Red, while they are all beautiful colors, there's a gazillion of them out there already.

That's the other factor that stands out so much for me about Deepwater---you just don't see that color very often.

FWIW, the weather broke a little bit and I got a bit of a look a little while ago of the two latest possibilities. While I still can't say for certain until I actually see them in good light, Deepwater is still at the top of the list.

[VintageMusclecar]

No pics for today, just a brief update;

Bodyguy is wrapping up the last few details on the car and it should be ready to come back apart in the next week or two. Paint will hopefully happen within the next month or so.

Along those lines...

A paint choice has been made...but y'all will have to wait until the car's painted to find out what it is. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

[mockingbird812]

Big TEASE!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[VintageMusclecar]

And we're back again.

Progressing along nicely...both Bodyguy #1 and #2 were hard at work today when we arrived. I noticed a layer of murky black water under the bottom of the shop bay door when we first arrived...sure sign of wetsanding in process. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

The final major preps are rapidly approaching completion, and the pass. door and part of the roof are about all that's left to be wetsanded.





Nice panel alignment, esp. considering what Bodyguy had to start with. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]





The A pillar cover isn't fastened down yet, so it's not spot on with the cowl or fender in this pic.



The fender emblem holes were a bit off from where they were supposed to be, so Bodyguy had to weld the holes up and relocate the emblem. He was right in the middle of this when we arrived.



The back of the car is almost done; still on the &quot;to do&quot; list are the hole for the rear antenna, the rear window trim studs, the decklid trim studs, and the holes for the rear body panel trim. Small potatoes at this point.





Still on the &quot;to do&quot; list are finishing up the rockers, installing the windshield trim studs, fitting the hood for the &quot;Chevelle&quot; emblem, rebuilding the door hinges, fitting the wheel well moldings, and that's about it! Bodyguy said by this time next week the car should be back apart for inside/backside panel prep, and we *should* have some color on the car within the next few weeks!

WOO HOO!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Bodyguy estimated roughly another 2 months worth of work and the car will be done.

God willing and the creek don't rise, by this summer she should be out [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img]

More next week. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[SS427]

And I bet we will not be able to keep you on the ground and likely won't even hear from you as you will be out playing with the car. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img] Looks great Eric!

[69 Post Sedan]

Looking great Eric!!!!!!!!!

Kurt

[MosportGreen66]

Well done Eric! Looks fantastic!