When I got this car, over 3 years ago, I had to set reasonable goals.
1 Do 90-95 % of the work myself.
2. Not put twice what it will be worth into it.
3. Have a semi-rare re-painted, re-built, re-upolstered 20 foot driver.
4. 5 year time span.

Is the paint un-blemished, flawless and orange peel free? No
Am I happy with it for the cash I spent to get it here? Yes
I'll add a pic after buff and I start hanging the chrome.

 

You've got my respect!

 

Nice. It seems like you have goals that are easily attainable and provide for much enjoyment. Good luck.

 

20 feet makes a car look really pretty.

 

Looks great. Mine is in about the same position. Coming down the home stretch!

 

So do pics from a cheap camera, and a car you have to stand almost that far away from to take a whole car pic.
It makes me feel good to get encouragement. I tend to pick at how some of the work turns out, but I would pick at it more if I paid someone too.

 

Hell I look good with a cheap camera and 20'. The goal was to get it all one color and shiny, which is perfect for cruisins, local car shows, and daily driving in any weather. The real perk is you won't be pissed if it gets chipped.

 

+ 1. Very nice.

 

Mines getting closer too!

 

Sweet. Looks much smoother then mine.

 

Great job! I can't wait to have that much space to work in!

Keep us posted and take lots of pics to share!

 

To be fair, I didn't have to paint the entire car, just certain areas. Then clear coated all of it. Wet sanding and buffing now. Takes for-ev-er!!

 

Thats next for mine. I fabbed and replaced 6 inches of rear lower quarters, 4 inches of lower door skin, replaced inner lower trunk lip, (had some help there), shot it in epoxy then worked on mechanicals for a while. Told myself this year if nothing else paint was going on.

 

Your doing great! Car is looking awesome. All we can do is keep moving forward. I don't think they are ever "done." Lol