You Can't Make This Stuff Up! - Page 947

**Keith Seymore** · #**9461** 08-15-2019, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

My complex has both a regular pool (too cold for me) and a large hot tub (perfect for me) with seating for like 10 adults - all built in.

You've reminded me of something I saw over the weekend:

**Keith Seymore** · #**9462** 08-15-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

When people think muscle car paint, is "over restored" take a look at the finish on this car. When required, the factories could produce a show car finish.

Lots and lots of "post processing".

We used to send every show vehicle to the Milford Proving Ground for a "cut and buff": physically sanding the finish down with sandpaper wrapped on popcicle sticks and then polished to perfection. Those that couldn't be saved would be re-sprayed and then cut and buff.

In fact - you have reminded me - I used to have a standardized list of things I knew I would need to do to prep a vehicle for a show or executive review, before I even saw the vehicle:

Cut and buff (show or exec review only)
Installed zero balanced tire/wheel assemblies
Zero balance driveline
Fix wind noise from vent windows and door fits
Fix door closing efforts

There was probably more than that but those come to mind immediately.

K

**Mr70** · #**9463** 08-15-2019, 01:02 PM

Keith
Did you also do water leak tests on cars?

**Keith Seymore** · #**9464** 08-15-2019, 01:26 PM

For pre-production and production builds: yes - as part of the process.

For show cars? Not typically - unless it was called out specifically.

K

Lee Stewart · #**9465** 08-15-2019, 01:27 PM

Lee Stewart · #**9466** 08-15-2019, 01:28 PM

**Keith Seymore** · #**9467** 08-15-2019, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

The 1965 Z16 Chevelle Malibu SS396 listed for almost $4,500. That's only $100 cheaper than a 1965 396/425 HP Corvette Convertible with 4 speed $4,586

My '63 Grand Prix stickered for $5300.

It has every available comfort and convenience option, including PS/PB, auto trans, Power windows, power vent windows, power seat, remote mirror, remote trunk release, AM/FM and power antenna.

K

**Keith Seymore** · #**9468** 08-15-2019, 01:37 PM

I made a little logo for this thread:

**Keith Seymore** · #**9469** 08-15-2019, 01:38 PM

And another:

**m22mike** · #**9470** 08-15-2019, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

IMO, old guy ? The 1961 Chevrolet might be the most beautiful design of the late 50's and early 60's.
And all 1961 GM cars for that matter ? My favorite year across the board.
And ....NO BLACKED OUT WHEELS ...

Mike

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