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Old May 14, 2014 | 08:18 AM
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I'm very excited to have finally finished the body and paint on my 1990 5.3.
I hope to have it back together in a couple weeks to enjoy with my wife this summer.





 
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Old May 14, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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Far out ! What color is that?

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That is the original colour, Regency Red Metalic. It really "pops" in the sun.
 
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Looking good Gunner. Lot of work.
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In California we call that a hot tamale. Enjoy.
 
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Great to see you bringing her back to life. Looks fantastic.
 
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I love seeing fresh paint on these cars.
 
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LOVE the colour
 
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Very nice Gunner.
 
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Thanks for the compliments, I feel like a kid at Christmas, waiting to open a gift. It's been only an 8 month project I know some restorations shared in the forum are much more involved, but 8 months is a long time for me to stay focused on one project
 
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Mine has original paint and is +80%. Now you have me thinking! Thanks a lot! ;-)
 
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Mine has original paint and is +80%. Now you have me thinking! Thanks a lot! ;-)
LOL sorry!
 
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Originally Posted by Gunner01
I'm very excited to have finally finished the body and paint on my 1990 5.3.
I hope to have it back together in a couple weeks to enjoy with my wife this summer.






Pretty Car!
But if only it was RED!
(';')
 
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Old May 22, 2014 | 08:20 AM
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I now have the car mostly assembled and am mostly happy with it.
Here are some pics.



 
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That looks great!
Did you also replace the vinyl on the side vent panels? Mine looks pretty ratty, and I need to find a good replacement for it when I paint.
 
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hot **** mate.

Your wipers park on the opposite side?
 
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Absolutely stunning!
Congratulations!


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Old May 22, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JagZilla
That looks great!
Did you also replace the vinyl on the side vent panels? Mine looks pretty ratty, and I need to find a good replacement for it when I paint.
Thanks. I just repainted them with a satin trim paint. They were in good condition otherwise.
 
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