Another basket case 70 Stage1 convertible

Discussion in 'Projects' started by Smartin, Nov 28, 2023.

  1. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    It’s gold, now.

    Cutting clear open this week to outgas.
     

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  2. 2dtrak

    2dtrak Gold Level Contributor

    That seemed like a quick turn around
     
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  3. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Most of the body work was done. I did a ton of work on the fenders and hood, but that’s mostly it.
     
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  4. Dr. Roger

    Dr. Roger Stock enthusiast

    Hood looks great! Had a 71 Chevelle almost that same color.
     
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  5. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    I couldn’t help but to add some jewelry before it goes down to the big shop.
     

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  6. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Wow, the red accents really "pop" off that Harvest Gold paint!

    Devon
     
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  7. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    These earth tones get a bad rap since they look so dull when the paint is old and faded. But it’s been nice to revive several of them in the last couple years. This one, Burnished Saddle, and the Lime Green 69. They look so good when fresh.
     
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  8. 70staged

    70staged Well-Known Member

    Need to get my Stage 1 finished and park these 2 side by side. Hard top harvest gold exterior and burnished saddle bucket interior.
     
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  9. J. Jaeger

    J. Jaeger Well-Known Member

    I agree,..We can plan on it sometime.
    I really like the Colors, but I'm partially Color Blind.
    Jim Jaeger
     
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  10. Ryans-GSX

    Ryans-GSX Have fun, life is short.

    Looks great Adam. I really miss having a convertible
     
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  11. Daves69

    Daves69 Too many cars too work on


    Your fiancé has one. Maybe you can drive it some time.
     
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  12. Dan Healey

    Dan Healey Well-Known Member

    Nice work Smarty!!! Can't wait to see the progress.
     
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  13. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Just picking away at this one, since I’m on super double top secret duty with another car. I needed the engine and transmission off my shop floor, so in they went today.
     

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  14. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Might that "super double secret duty... car" be a '70 Stage 1 4-sp? I understand if you cannot confirm or deny:).
     
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  15. J. Jaeger

    J. Jaeger Well-Known Member

    Great Progress Adam.. Jim Jaeger
     
  16. Buicksky

    Buicksky Gold Level Contributor

    You are right about the color. When dull and washed out they look awful, but that color is really sharp. Adam, Excellent work and time management. More Motivation for me to get back in the garage. I spent 7 hours arranging the garage today and need another day to finish. Then move the car over.
     
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  17. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    I need to do the same.
     
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  18. Buicksky

    Buicksky Gold Level Contributor

    Good luck to both of us ! Turning in so I can get a good start tomorrow and make it happen GS Nationals only about 60 Days away.....
     
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  19. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Thanks guys. It's always a nice milestone when I can get that engine stuffed in the car.

    Dano, come see the secret one at MCACN:D
     
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  20. George D.

    George D. Platinum Level Contributor

    Great progress!!!! ALMOST tempted to send you the Dippy car... ;)
     
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