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Old 06-25-2011, 01:08 PM
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92 Ebony .. just back from ..

.. the paint shop.

So far, all I can say is WOW !

(Original) paint was more or less OK before. I had the whole thing painted.

Now, the outside is clean, the engine is clean & has the ECUtune s1v4, the underside is clean, the interior is clean, the car's 3rd tranny has new valve body and the ECUtune TCU, and I am awaiting the QC Shift Kit.

Left to do: new upgraded rotors, ss brake lines, new 17" wheels and new door and rear speakers.

Soon to be a completely happy camper.

No doubt then something will break ! ;-)
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Old 06-25-2011, 03:00 PM
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

Must... have... pics! As per Captain Kirk.
Something will break soon, such is the nature of the beast.
ECUtune valve body? It shouldn't need the QC kit.

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Old 06-25-2011, 09:23 PM
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

No, not the ECUtune valve body .. just a re-conditioning of the existing valve body. "New" was a bit of an exaggeration.

Pics will come after the first waxing, next weekend.
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Old 06-28-2011, 09:41 PM
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

Sounds good! Now lets see some
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Old 06-28-2011, 11:37 PM
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

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Pics will come after the first waxing, next weekend.
Is waxing "ok" that soon after new paint... Might want to check

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Old 06-29-2011, 02:04 AM
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Is waxing "ok" that soon after new paint... Might want to check

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I was told one week. Should I wait longer ?
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Old 06-30-2011, 08:00 PM
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

We can't wait a week for picts, go get some right now!!!, PLEASE? Don't know about wax timing and new paint. PICTS PICTS PICTS!..................G
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Old 06-30-2011, 08:14 PM
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

The old enamels needed 3 months the old Lacquers need 10 day . I believe the new epoxies and paints today a week is good . BE sure call and ask your body man that painted it. FOR sure don't put any gas in it for 10 days. If you spill it on the paint it will peel....you can ,however, take pictures 1/2 hour after it is finished , same as swimming after eating <LOL>
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

Getting together on Sunday with Obewan to get some shots of the new paint job. Should be some pictures posted Sunday or Monday. Can't wait to see the new paint as I may get my Claret painted in the next few years.
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Old 07-01-2011, 06:24 AM
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

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Is waxing "ok" that soon after new paint... Might want to check

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Getting together on Sunday with Obewan to get some shots of the new paint job. Should be some pictures posted Sunday or Monday. Can't wait to see the new paint as I may get my Claret painted in the next few years.
I asked Dave to help me since he takes much better photographs than I know how to. Looking forward to sharing ...
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Old 07-01-2011, 09:04 AM
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

What's a good paint job go for these days ?
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Old 07-01-2011, 09:32 AM
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

I would think a minimum of $3,000 .. probably more. I paid less (what my mechanic who's been helping me *restore* my SVX called a "wholesale price").

The "wholesale price" is a result of two things .. me spending a decent chunk of cash with him over the past three months, and 2) he's gotten more and more interested in the car as it has come back to life so nicely So, he was interested in seeing what it would look like, and he did me a favour (or so he says).
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Old 07-01-2011, 09:50 AM
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

I have 2 body shops i am thinking of having do the hood and roof.
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Old 07-01-2011, 10:06 AM
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

I was quoted $1,000 for hood and rear deck (had holes for wing filled in), $1,500 for hood, rear deck and both bumpers (they needed it), and so decided to go all in for $2,000.
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Old 07-03-2011, 12:10 AM
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Re: 92 Ebony .. just back from ..

Drat - too bad I couldnt have pulled into the paint boot next to you!
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