After a what seems like and eternity and day my car is back. Now I must point out that Adam at Mustang Maniac has been leading me a merry dance here. They have been telling me the paint is bad, the primer is reacting with the top coat, the work load is so much it will be another month etc. the bunch of wind up merchants and all little lies. In the mean time, of course the car has been going along as smooth as silk without any problems at all. The guys confessed that it was so it could be a surprise for me and an “early Christmas prezzie”. I am so glad it was a surprise, I wouldn’t have been able to sleep otherwise. I turned up to see Adam as usual to do a bit more work on my rear axle, but Adam said “I got something to show you in the yard”. I was shown to Yogi’s workshop where a car was sitting under a static dust sheet. I had a double take to realise that it was mine. Now I’m not saying my jaw hit the floor, but it have a bruise on my chin, OK, a slight exaggeration there, but I think you get my point! I should have realised what was going on when the whole gang walked over to me, before I walked into the workshop. I am not ashamed to say that they witnessed me just melt into the floor. I didn’t know what to say – and yes, that does make a first for me.
The car is stunning.
The paint job is so much better than I could have imagined it to be. So much so that I forgot to take full set of pictures, but I will soon sort that out don’t worry. To quote Yogi “it’s as good as it gets”. The outside is Acapulco blue and almost pearlescent depending on what light you look at her in. The inside is wonderful cream on the dash and door tops to match the headliner I am after. I have managed to get more pics from Adam during the painting process who has now let me have them. Paul has done an amazing job he honestly has.
The final prep of the primer.
Masked and painted.
Underhood is going back the traditional satin black for the stock look.
All assembled and painted.
Arrival back to the Mustang Maniac yard into Yogi’s workshop. The guys had put her over the hydraulic ramps so she could be lifted up to fit the underside and rolling gear.
When I got there she was covered in a static wrap sheet to stop the dust ready for the grand unveiling. Then I was let loose to take some pictures but I forgot the inside in my excitement.
The paint is just like cream and liquid to look at. The under seal of the car is immaculate, the interior is incredible with the cream dash and A pillars. The roof has even been done in a black to match the floor pan even though you will not see it. The attention to detail is second to nothing I have seen.
Side view and wheel arches, even the underside is brilliant.
Under the hood is amazing and seems a shame to put the hood down on it.
I really have had an excellent early Christmas Present from Paul at the paint shop who has worked flat-out on my car, and ALL the Guys at Mustang Maniac and Yogette who have kept the big surprise for me. Their hard work, knowledge and guidance has allowed me to have a shell that looks this good, so much better than I ever expected it to ever be. The big day that I had been waiting for had finally arrived.
Thank you all so much.
I was told that “now that the car is painted the hard work begins”. But hey, I am happy – just bring it on! 🙂
WOW!
Simply stunning. What a fantastic job they have done on that paintwork and congratulations to you on a great choice of colour.
Thank you very much. The hard work is starting to pay of a bit. The guys love it as well which is pretty cool.
This is a major milestone in the project, now you are on the downhill slope towards the finish 🙂
I made quite rapid progress on my Land Rover once all the panels were painted. I think in part because you can now more easily visualise her finished which provides good motiviation.
I guess after all Santa does exist! Congrats Mart to the team and for your patience. She really looks stunning, no imperfection whatsoever!
Thank you Dana for the kind comment. I had goose bumps when I was allowed to see her. I just hope all the hard work on the bolt on bits does her justice.
Just cant wait to drive her.
I really believe you ten times multiply by ten 🙂 The hard work and every step you made on her and what is to be done justify every moment and your ardour.
Thank you so much. 🙂
This is crazy awesome!
Thank you Debbie, it has taken a while to get this far but we are definitely getting there. 🙂
looks very nice, I bet you just what to slap some chrome on!
Oh yes, you have no idea. I have to put the non chrome bits on first. But it will soon come together.
Wow!!! Beautiful!
Thank you. 🙂
nice color
Thank you, it took a little thinkin’ about.
Love love the paint. You should be proud of yourself. This car is remarkable.
Thank you for the kind comments. I am a lucky boy to be surrounded by such high class talent and knowledge to help me out.
Wow! That is a fantastic blue! Merry Christmas.
That is the perfect blue!
Our Pleasure Mart. 🙂
Fantastic–what a Christmas present!
Hi Karen, I know – I couldn’t believe it myself. I have such a good relationship with the guys they knew I wouldn’t mind the wind ups. I was just being patient and surprised with the painted car. Just brilliant.
Great job!
Thank you very much kind sir.