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I'm not a big fan of red, but that shade sure looks pretty. That ought to be killer in the sun.

Looks great to me!

same here. love the color.

Yeah,thats in ya face.. Will stand out in the crowd...Nice.

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

I'm not a big fan of red, but that shade sure looks pretty. That ought to be killer in the sun.

I was going to paint it two tone with an orange metallic on top and off white on the bottom but then I seen this color on a 2009 charger and figured since I am running a Hemi it would be a good fit. When I get the black running boards and grill on it should look a little better. The pics of course don't really show the true color.

Sorry didn't see all the other replies. Thanks everyone!

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

I was going to paint it two tone with an orange metallic on top and off white on the bottom but then I seen this color on a 2009 charger and figured since I am running a Hemi it would be a good fit. When I get the black running boards and grill on it should look a little better. The pics of course don't really show the true color.

I think you made the better choice.....................but then I'm a redaholic........

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

I think you made the better choice.....................but then I'm a redaholic........

I am not sure I have heard of a redaholic before. Is there a 12 step program for that?

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

I was going to paint it two tone with an orange metallic on top and off white on the bottom but then I seen this color on a 2009 charger and figured since I am running a Hemi it would be a good fit. When I get the black running boards and grill on it should look a little better. The pics of course don't really show the true color.

I think the color is looking pretty sweet!! Are you saying the grill is going to be black?? I would do the grill the same color as the rest of the car unless it is chrome. Nice work!!

I took therapy for years to break myself of that red addiction. I faltered when I painted my car, but was able to get an emergency treatment.


Great color - now the real fun is coming cut 'n' buff

Originally Posted by randyr

I think the color is looking pretty sweet!! Are you saying the grill is going to be black?? I would do the grill the same color as the rest of the car unless it is chrome. Nice work!!

Yes it will be black along with the running boards and fender welt. The Charger I seen had some black accents and I really liked them. If I decide I don't I can always paint the grill later.

I was looking at my pics and this one actually shows how the light changes the color. If you look at the body you can see how much darker it looks without a lot of light. So the black will go good with it I think.

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

Got some color on last night. Started spraying the color about 5pm and finished the clear at 2am. I don't have enough lighting in my shop to get a nice flow on the clear but after some polishing it will be okay. I love the color but I am not sure if it is the right color for this car. Won't know until I get it together and roll it outside I think. It is nice to have that part behind me though.

Lookin good, what so brand of paint did you finally go with?

Bob- sorry to bring up a sore subject, but if it makes you feel any better my dad has been "building" the '35 for 52 years

Pro- what mufflers did you guys put on your son's Camaro? I've had SLP and Borla on my Camaros and Hooker on the '35. I'm not too sure I'm happy with the Hooker yet..

Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe

Bob- sorry to bring up a sore subject, but if it makes you feel any better my dad has been "building" the '35 for 52 years

Pro- what mufflers did you guys put on your son's Camaro? I've had SLP and Borla on my Camaros and Hooker on the '35. I'm not too sure I'm happy with the Hooker yet..

He went with Flowmaster. Sounds about the same as before, maybe slightly louder. But now he has a cutout in place of the cat & a wide band o2 sensor.

Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe

Bob- sorry to bring up a sore subject, but if it makes you feel any better my dad has been "building" the '35 for 52 years ..

My kinda guy!! He makes me look fast!

Well, if all the other junk in the shop wasn't enough, yesterday morning I opened Craigslist and see an ad that had just been published for a '51 flathead Ford V8. Happens it was just a few miles from my place so I jump in the truck, inspect it, and load it up. There's one small visible crack next to one valve seat so I'll need to have my local machine shop check for any other cracks and tell me if the one I saw is repairable. Even if I have to trash the block, I'm in it right enough I could easy part it out for decent money. Hello, my name is Bob, I'm a caraholic.......