been working on this about a year and half and just started driving it about 2 months ago,i was really surprised with the amount of compliments i have gotton on her.especially since she is considered one of the least popular models of the 2 generation.still working out a few bugs.

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that is a very nice car

 

Old School, Nice

 

thanks,i will post a before pic a little later.

 

wow, ncie, what model year is it? '75, '76? I've got a '75 RS but it doesn't look anywhere NEAR that, I don't have paint that's anywhere near fresh.

 

thanks,here are some before.it is a 75.replaced the rear qtr panels they were bad,front fenders had rusted through in the usual spot where the support is too close to the fender and traps all the dirt and then rusts out so i cut out bad and welded a patch on it.i have a new found respect for body men and painters after doing this.i did it in my driveway and was only in the garage for painting.later

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ok one more,this is where we cut the rear qtr panel to fit.i purchased the panels on ebay for 64.00 each plus whatever shipping was,i was bidding on some that were factory originals but they went to high for me.the factory originals go all the way up to the bottom of the rear window and part of the sail area and trunk but since i got the knock offs they only go a couple of inches past the crease.anyhow it is a real wierd feeling the first time you cut your car apart.i am lucky my nieghbor is a retired 72 year old body guy and pointed me in the right direction.