Briz’s 66 Wildcat Convertible

Discussion in 'Projects' started by Smartin, Jun 17, 2023.

  1. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Getting a late start on this car…had a brand X butt in line that turned into an albatross of a project. Finally wiping the 72 layers of rustoleum and bondo off…. Thankfully good quarter panels have been provided. Bumpers are off to the chromer.
    Should be a nice driver when complete.
     

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  2. breakinbuick11

    breakinbuick11 Platinum Level Contributor

    Pic needed off the floor before cleanup!! Can’t wait to see it done
     
  3. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    LOL! I'll weigh the pile when I sweep it up.
     
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  4. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    This pic reminds me of my car's quarters. In some spots there was 5/8" thick filler. Oh boy....have fun sanding! :eek:

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  5. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Totally bananas

    Yeah.

    I know beauty is only skin deep, but the bone under that ugly is waaay down there.
     
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  6. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Oh Lord. You are a brave soul taking on the big cars. The tearout of previous stuff was almost too much for me, but once started, no stopping. The block sanding after is another matter in and of itself.

    Devon
     
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  7. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    For sure...I'm armed with my Linear Blocking Tools hard blocks to make it happen.
     
  8. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Both quarters are fitted up for the most part. Still some prep to do. Also right side outer wheel house and trunk drop are going to need some work before I stick these on.
     

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  9. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    Wow. Today is the first time seeing this thread. I knew the mud on the 1/4's was thick but not that much! Also had no idea there was damage on the R front "eyebrow" Canada car. This one was featured in a thread by #crazychevy about 4-5 years ago. I believe he took a vert and a hardtop to make one car. Seems like his build thread is MIA
     
  10. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Rough body work is done. Now for a block party.
     

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  11. 455 Powered

    455 Powered Well-Known Member

    Wow Sure looks good. Better than anything I own
     
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  12. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    I know your pain. The least favorite part of my project, but the extra effort at this point is absolutely necessary.

    Devon
     
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  13. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    She looks very straight and better all one color... even if it is primer!
     
  14. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    Couple recent pics Adam sent me. Coming along... still a long way to go. Gonna be sweet.

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  15. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Final prime today...hopefully. Have to leave town after lunch.
     
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  16. Waterboy

    Waterboy Mullet Mafia since 6/20

    Dang, that baby is going to be looking good!
     
  17. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    Going back white?
    Patrick
     
  18. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Yes...it'll be nice to shoot something white for once. All these dark and metallic colors make my head spin.
     
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  19. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    You need better ventilation then!!
    Patrick
     
  20. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    LOL...not what I meant.
     
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