1968 The Sea Foam Special is out for paint

[azbeneman]

Back in late Sept, I picked up a mostly original paint SFG GTCS. It is a very complete C code/auto car. The car was pretty worn out and needed a restoration.

After 3 busy weeks of disassembly, I sent the car off to paint today. The shop I took it to specializes in Mustangs. They were amazed at how rust free the car is and had not seen one that clean in years.

Hopefully 5 or 6 weeks from now, I will get her back with a fresh coat of SFG paint. Then the fun will begin.

I tried posting a couple of photos in this thread, but I guess I could not get them small enough in size.

For those interested, I have posted restoration photos on Photobucket. The link is below.

http://s28.photobucket.com/user/azbeneman/library/1968 CA Special Restoration?sort=3&page=1

Happy Holidays to all!

Craig

 

[Ruppstang]

It is a very clean project. I wish our HCS project was that nice. I really enjoyed looking at your pictures. I will look forward to seeing more.
Marty

 

[robert campbell]

Craig,
VERY NICE! Another GT/CS rises from the ashes so to speak!!!! I really like the shot of the tape on the trunk lid. Many people are interested in how that looked from the factory.

Rob

 

[green56]

out for painting

How can I find out what the person wants for the black plates? Tom Wisconsin

 

[Sarge]

Craig,
Like Rob said, a lot of folks will be checking out the foam on the deck lid. I did a screen capture, and forwarded the picture to myself so I can have a photo to work from.

Thanks,

Robert

 

[azbeneman]

Thanks guys. I only had the trunk lid foam on the passenger side. The drivers side was long gone, but the residue from the glue is still there.

Tom - I have a beautiful set of original black CA plates for sale on EBay. They technically they are a little early for 1968. Here is the link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141487771079?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Craig

 

[azbeneman]

Well it took a bit longer than anticipated, but my car came back from paint yesterday. I ended up having the shop do more reassembly than originally planned which is good since my free time has been limited.

I am very pleased with the results and have to say the paint job exceeded my expectations. Now the fun begins. Engine, interior and front end/rear end remain. I have to keep reminding myself to take my time and think each task through. A thousand lessons in patients....

 

[azbeneman]

The lighting on that last photo was a bit off. This photo shows the true color.

The guys at the paint shop gave me a hard time about the color, but I am a stickler for originality when it comes to paint. I don't anticipate seeing another one like it anytime soon.

 

[Ruppstang]

Very nice, I really like the color with the black accents. Do each part as if a judge will hold it in his hands and you will most pleased with the results.
Marty

 

[6t8-390gt]

Looks great! I'm sure you'll get plenty of attention when you take it out.

Danny

 

[retroman99]

I was in AZ last week visiting my daughter at ASU and I had the pleasure of meeting Craig at the shop to take a look at his project and get some ideas for mine.The car is very clean and it has got me motivated again to get my car to the shop and get it going. I agree with him now the fun part begins. thanks Craig for sharing and getting me motivated