Wow Steve! Awesome to see you put the roof rack back on!

 

I have a question about the W25 hood scoops. Is the inside of the scoop supposed to be body color or painted black? Asking because someone asked me this and I wasn't sure. I always thought it was black.

 

They should be black. I will be blacking mine out soon. I just saw a Thorton w-25 hood in person on a friends 70 442 this past Sunday and the fit and finish were near perfect. The person that did the paint on the hood said it took vey little prep and the inside of the scoops was black. Steve

 

I did that so it would not loose its wagon look. I never want my cars to loose there identity just tastefully modified. Steve

 

Good info Steve. Now for the second and third part of the questions....
2. What shade of black? (satin, flat, gloss?)
3. Is the black just for inside the tunnel, or does it extend to the taper along the side of the tunnel?

 

The hood I looked at Sunday was not quite flat and would consider it satin. He said they sprayed the black as far in as they could get it. Steve

 

Just stunning

 

What about at the front of the tunnel? Does the black stop where the top of the tunnel starts, or does it go along the vertical ridge that forms the front structure of the tunnel?

 

When you look in the scoops it is sprayed black (as far as you can get in there) and the underside of the tunnel/hood is black. Steve

 

70vista, the car looks amazing! I really like all the colour choices you selected.

Question, what size are the tires and wheels on the wagon?

 

The wheels are 18x9.5. 295/45/18 rear and 18x8 245/45/18 front. Steve

 

Thought I would update my build. Car is running well and a blast at shows. It seems a lot of people rode in these car when they were kids and have been told many stories about this. Still have not charged the air and the temp gauge is not accurate but working on that. Here is a pic of it coming into a restoration shops open house where a friend works. Steve

 

A bunch of people were oogling over a pic of it on FB and I gave plug that it was yours. We have to meet up one of these days. I want to make one night at the Log Cabin or something. I'm not sure what's left this season.

 

Turned out incredible!!

 

Great stance!

 

That is one absolutely gorgeous car.Nicest wagon I've ever seen.

 

I would like to meet up sometime. Nights are getting short now so may be next year. Not many show and cruise are winding down. Steve

 

Beautiful car, great job. Where did you find those wheels.

 

Hi, They are Billet Specialty wheels. Steve

 

Did you ever get the water spots off the glass? If not you can try diluted muratic acid, just a little on a cloth and wipe it, then wipe again with vinegar.
And i just want to say WOW that is a beautiful ride! Very nice job!

 

Looking good Steve! I didn't make it up to Rochester this summer. Will for sure next summer. I will give you a heads up when I do.

 

Water spots? Try 0000 steel wool. If that doesn't work, try cerium oxide on a small damp buffing pad. That's what the glass pros use. (Ebay)

 

I did get the spots of with 3M rubbing compound by hand. It seemed to get rid of the spots. Steve

 

Ok Erik.. Look forward to it. Steve