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Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« on: November 08, 2015, 07:03:35 PM »
Stripping started today in prep for the New Paint , Pipes , Rechrome for Luci
Pipes arrive mid week ....  :pepper:
Today may have been her last run for the year...

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2015, 09:39:04 PM »
Nice looking pipes.

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2015, 08:53:46 AM »
I'm guessing Chris won't be seeing car for seatbelts for a while?

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2015, 09:12:53 AM »
Hi Geoff

Will give you a call ( rain stopped us last week ) Car will be down on your way getting painted

Talk soon.
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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2015, 12:41:40 PM »
Nice looking pipes.

Thanks but now need to investigate which Mufflers to put in them

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2015, 08:16:57 PM »
All Chrome removed and being redone and Luci has had her imperfections repaired and now in primer ready for sanding.
Pipes arrive mid next week ....along with new Jewelry

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2015, 08:17:02 PM »
So I take it your sticking with then color red then Bud ?

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2015, 06:08:49 AM »
Hey Jethro was tossing up with a C5 Yellow but decided to go with a C5 Victory Red ( currently a torch red )

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« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2015, 06:10:32 AM »
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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2015, 08:45:56 AM »
Thanks but now need to investigate which Mufflers to put in them

What site is that from?  I'd like to save it for later :)

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2015, 09:22:28 AM »
What site is that from?  I'd like to save it for later :)

Here you go Scott

https://sweetthundermi.com/


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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2015, 12:17:06 PM »
Hey Chris, just curious to know what maker your rims are and the size?

Nice avatar pic by the way

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2015, 12:23:02 PM »
Hey Chris, just curious to know what maker your rims are and the size?

Nice avatar pic by the way

Hey Matt

They are 18” Bonspeed Huntington Wheels  (Rear 18x10  Front 18x8 )

http://bonspeedwheels.com/page26/page26.html


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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2015, 10:53:11 AM »
Looks great mate, she is going to be awesome when finished.  :nutkick:

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2015, 11:39:38 AM »
And now for the paint !
C5 Victory Red.

Goes to the the Spray Booth on Thursday....
Colour against the before condition / colour

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #15 on: December 08, 2015, 12:16:19 PM »
Nice and bright Chris, is that Leo's leg I can see there?

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #16 on: December 08, 2015, 12:26:09 PM »
Yes it is Matt   :thumb:
Just hoping the finish is like your 72

Will throw up some pics on Thursday Night after I view it 

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #17 on: December 08, 2015, 03:58:27 PM »
The way Leo is going, reckon it might be even better.  Nice present for this time of year

Lookin' forward to seeing next year when I get mine back  :thumb:

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #18 on: December 08, 2015, 08:18:07 PM »
They say red goes  faster........ I reckon bull shyte  :grin: :grin:

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Re: Luci Transformation Project - Small Resto Starts
« Reply #19 on: December 08, 2015, 08:47:39 PM »
They say red goes  faster........ I reckon bull shyte  :grin: :grin:

We all know which colour goes faster
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