Just a few more pics of the work in progress. The body repairs are finished on the passenger side of the car..and it's in primer. 2-3 trouble spots had to be ground out..patched-up..and filled in. Looks REAL SWEET! Well..didn't do the door jambs today. Instead,I was helping Tony with some metal patch work on the driver side of the car. Here are a few pics...the other pics are at the end of this post..SORRY! Randy

ANOTHER

LAST ONE!

that's coming along quite nicely. are you doing most of the work yourself, or is it on someones shop? i'm assuming the rate of progress is based on the fact that it was already in "pretty good" shape to begin with. it's a lot of work nonetheless.

Thanks,Dan! The X was in "good" shape..but was a little rough around the edges,so to speak! It had some rot..previously done body work was shabby at best..and the paint was second-class...and OLD! One of my neighbors is doing the work..with some sanding and prepping help from me. So far,I'm VERY PLEASED with his progress..he's a perfectionist...not a bad thing! Take care! Randy

keep the pics coming!

Thanks,Lew! Should have a few more next Wednesday night. We plan on sanding and prepping the door jambs that day. Randy

LOOKIN GOOD! but how are you doing that without taping off the glass

AWESOME work Randy!!

Looks great,Randy!! You will probably hit the track before I do!!

Randy,is it getting a vinyl top? Or you just didn't start on the roof yet?
Doug

Al..I wasn't around when Tony sprayed the primer,but I'm sure he taped off the glass when he laid it down! Doug..NO vinyl top..he just didn't get to the roof yet. There are some flaws in the metal,just above the driver side drip rail..they look like spot welds..a series of small "dents" that have to be smoothed-out. T-Boom..Not sure when the X will be TOTALLY back together and on the streets again,but...it'll be MUCH better looking! ...and SHOULD be faster,as well!

Randy, the car is going to look killer! I thought it looked good before, but now... . Got all winter to polish chrome, paint and detail small parts, etc., etc.....

Randy

...and re-ring pistons..install new connecting rods,re-balance the rotating assembly,replace ALL the bearings..ceramic-coat the TTI's...re-wire EVERYTHING under the hood..etc...etc..!! LOTS of "stuff" to do before it's ready to hit the street,or track...but should look MUCH better than before! Thanks for the kind words..and ALL your help with this project,Randy!..REALLY APPRECIATE IT!

Moving right along there

you going body color underhood?

It's going to be like brand new!!

bet you're stoked

Rich....When Randy gets it all down...He can help on yours!!

Teddy,thanks for volunteering my services! Actually..even though Rich lives on the "west side" I would be more than happy to help,whenever he needs it! To answer your question,ZipMaster...YES,the engine compartment is already painted..GREEN! I posted a pic of it a few weeks ago,but I'll re-post it here..just for YOU,Buddy! Hope you like it!

Lookin' sharp. I was guilty of changing the color on mine when I had it, and I grew to regret it. It's cool you're staying with green.

Thanks,Nick! Came real close to going with a dark red..but,I kept it green...hopefully I won't regret it...don't think I will! Like a LOT of people have said...green looks good on the B-Body's! I know of one certain A-Body from the Indianapolis area that sure looks GREAT in a BASF Foose custom green!!! AWFUL FAST,as well!

They say the memory is the first thing to go...and...uh... what were we talking about again?

Ted that was pretty smooth, volunteering Randy to come work on my car

Rich..that's what friends are for!!! SERIOUSLY,though...iffen' ya do need help,and no one near by can help ya...give me a heads-up...I'll do my best to help out! BTW...my rates are VERY reasonable..ONLY $1.00 a mile for gas reimbursement!

Thanks

No problem,Buddy!

i think it looks really good in green.

too many color changed cars in my opinion and that is a great looking green anyhow.

Looking good Randy! We will have to finalize all your decals and get them in the mail soon to lay on that bad boy!

-Kenny

looking good Randy! I love that green, and it looks even better when it's fresh.

Thanks guys/gals! Kath..you and I are part of the "Green Mopar Brother/Sisterhood"! Being a "minority" we have to try MUCH harder to be recognized...especially with all those BLACK,BLUE,RED,and WHITE cars out there! Kenny,my man..those stickers are going to look good,my friend! Try to send me a pic or 3 of them when they're finished!

Mas Pictures por Favor!!!! So far it looks hot randy!!!!

Kiddart

Thanks,Scot! With the Spanish lingo,you must be in Mexico! YES!...more pictures tomorrow! I'll be sanding/prepping the door jambs! Be safe,Buddy!

Well...no door jamb work today! I was helping Tony with some patch work..mostly on the driver's door,and the rocker panel. Lots of old bondo,and a few holes to patch up! Here's a pic of the braze repair in the door handle area. Randy

LOWER DOOR AND ROCKER PANEL

PATCH PANEL ON LOWER DOOR

looks like your catchin this rust just in the nik of time,not too bad.LOOKIN GOOD!.

Nice work Randy !



Ron

Thanks,Al..Ron! Yeah..Tony's pretty darn good with brazing..and metal work in general! Very conscientious about his work! If the driver's side comes out as STRAIGHT as the passenger side..I'll be a "Happy Camper"!

I am always amazed at the skill and time it takes do do bodywork properly. LOOKIN GOOD

Thank You,Rob! Kerry..that's why I nicknamed Tony "Da Vinci" He's Italian..and definately an ARTIST with the metal work!

Definately old school body repairs. I haven't used brass for patch panels since 1980. Nice work. Heck I forgot there was any way to do patch panels except for the mig.

"Old School" is right! I was a little bit leery about Tony's asking price...actually,it was MY "ceiling" price..being on a budget and all!...until I physically saw his work on 3 local cars..then,by helping him out on occasions! I believe I made the right choice! We'll see when it's complety done...and painted!

Randy with what I have seen by the pics , you will be real happy. I have been doing this crap for way too long and can tell a real body man from a mile away.

Joe..hope you're right! I'll be REAL CURIOUS to see what the appraised value will be when EVERYTHING is done! I'm sure a bit more than before the project started! Are you a CAR appraiser?..if so,what do you think a "ballpark" value on a modified GTX like mine would be? I didn't have it appraised..but,I had the agreed value stated on my policy as $16,000....for what it's worth!

Appraised would be one of those deals where a lot of pics and info is needed. But with the car pics I have seen and the quality of the workmanship. I would imagine the car to be in the mid 20s and maybe even more. I finished up a restore "body and paint work only " on a 67 GTX last year and that car has been valued at over 40,000.00

Looking sweet Labratt. I am looking forward to seeing this locally.

Thanks for the info,Joe! Mid-20's would be fine by me! Jay..thanks for the kind words! You'll see the X if you go to the Eastpointe Gratiot Cruise in June..and the Harper Cruise in August! Not TOO MANY green '69' GTX's running around the Motor City!...at least not that I've ever noticed at the east-side cruises...and a few WEST-side cruises...since 1995!

Hey Randy , just got my shell painted today. It looks a little orange but it really is Viper red. What do you think ?

Looks REAL NICE,Joe! It does look orange...but,I like BOTH..Viper Red,and Hemi/Vitamin C Orange! This is the Aspen,correct?

Thanks Randy, It's a Volare Road Runner

Thanks Joe!