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George Bernard Shaw said, "Work is whatever a body is obliged to do, and play whatever he is not obliged to do."
Always tried to figure out why "work" at the cabin relaxed me and the same "work" at home didn't. Thanks.
Have Dog
Will Travel
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You can never make a "good" living restoring cars for people who are concerned with the cost of the restoration...........seen it way too many times...... Agreed, I would never take work for a customer who's had this old car sitting around for 20 yrs and they want you to "fix it up a little" I am not interested in doing car projects for customers period, more interested in spec builds and sell them. That is a much better option.....the problem there is finding the right cars to build and buying them at the right price.......however, when you develop a reputation such as Foose, Trepanier etc.......then you will attract clients who want the best and aren't afraid to pay what it costs.......
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![[Linked Image]](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/northerndave/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_4806_zps49716afd.jpg) glass is in, headliner, carpet, front seat... good enough for a drive. 
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Very nice. I bet you went slow on that gravel driveway though. 
They say everything happens for a reason.
For me that reason is usually because I've made some bad decisions that I need to pay for.
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glass is in, headliner, carpet, front seat... good enough for a drive. Good for you, I can never wait for a windshield for the first drive!
"wanna hear God laugh? Tell Him you have complete control now!"
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Bumpers are on, grill and headlights are in. The door latch strikers are in so the doors hold shut now but I am waiting to put the door handles on after I'm done buffing.
Lots of work left but it's fun work now.
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Lots of work left but it's fun work now.
You must be damn near giddy doing the work that is left! I know I would be!
The deer hunter does not notice the mountains
"I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve" - Isoroku Yamamoto
There sure are a lot of America haters that want to live here...
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I would be if it were a moderate pace, but I'm rushing for a little car show in 2 days.
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Are you going to list it on craigslist next weekend?
Camp is where you make it.
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Glad to see you're getting near the end of this one, Dave, 'cause I found your next project-a very clean '66 Mustang hardtop, auto, power, power, with a 289.
4 out of 5 Great Lakes prefer Michigan. 
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Glad to see you're getting near the end of this one, Dave, 'cause I found your next project-a very clean '66 Mustang hardtop, auto, power, power, with a 289. ND's already done a Mustang. Plus, I think he's got a couple-three Ford pick-ups, a cow-pasture Ford sedan, and Pam's red car already in line. Then I've got a '62 yard-art International for him to do "Chickenbuck" style. Of course he'd have to come to AK to do it. I can't bribe him with beer anymore, but we do have lots of ice, and ND does like his ice fishing.
Support your local brewer.
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Yeah, I remember the thread about the Mustang. It was beautiful, that's why I thought this project would be perfect. This car doesn't look to need much except the interior spruced up, a dent in the driver's fender and something sprayed over the hideous beige paint it's wearing right now. 
4 out of 5 Great Lakes prefer Michigan.
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wet sand and buff and buff and buff... ![[Linked Image]](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/northerndave/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7919_zpsdb58d7c1.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/northerndave/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7658_zps3a7246d6.jpg)
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Dave-It looks great!!!
Now that you're in the polishing stages, I'd be interested in what you think about this paint system vs. the others you've used. My GTO and '78 Ford F150 projects need to know..
Thanks!
Jim
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I like the base, not crazy about the sealer and I have missed my window on "easy buffing" for the high solids clear, this clear is a bish to cut and buff.
All metalux brand.
The basecoat is awesome though. And with one overall under my belt I understand how the sealer wants to work and I'd do better next time round with this clear.
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I can understand your frustation. It's only absolutely gorgeous, done to a much higher standard than factory. 
"Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing."
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Awesome as is par for you Sir.
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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wet sand and buff and buff and buff... where the h- e- double hockey sticks did you find a sunny day? haven't seen one of those in some time.
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Some midnight oil burnin tonight, one more coat of clear to go on the hood and truck lid which were both re-shoots.
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From earlier today... er, yesterday... ![[Linked Image]](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/northerndave/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1666_zps340b9bf6.jpg)
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