old school t-bird........

[delta]

Sup guys, let me tell you a story. I was driving by this guys house one night around 1030pm. I alway make it a point to drive by this guys house cause he is always bringing in different cars. When I drove by, he was outside in his garage waxing his dart swinger. I did a u-turn, pulled over and introduced myself. We talked for awhile and he has four homeless people stay at his house to clean his car. As expected, the cars are filled with swirls. I showed up this past saturday to do his impala ss (it was actually owned by the beach boys). The car wasn't there so I called him and told him that I was at his house and what did he want me to do? He said, "go ahead and go into the garage and do the duke." I was floored. The t-bird was sitting there waiting for me. The t-bird was once owned by John Wayne. He shows up after an hour or so and watches me "do the duke". When lunch rolled around, I told him I was going to go to Mcdonalds to get my some lunch, he told me to take the car. I told him "no way"......he then jumped in the car and told me to get in. He bought me lunch on the other side of the island and we cruised around for two hours. When we brought the car back I had to re-wash the car then applied M-21. It was an experience, on to the pics.



befores

After

I love the custom tonneau cover....

 

[delta]

this is his caddy........buddy holly's old caddy.

 

[tom p.]

the 'bird is a real hoot! Wadda car !

 

[cwcad]

Nice story. Great looking car! Have never seen a T-Bird like that before. I am not a car expert by any means but sure enjoyed you sharing.



My father had a similiar Cadillac back in the day. Enjoyed that too!

 

[gtbaka]

Beautiful. Classic wet & red.



What was your process? I don't get to do too many single-stage paints.

 

[delta]

this car was repainted before......and I didn't want to be too aggressive.



1.) wash

2.) polished 3x with megs speed glaze and megs polishing pad.

3.) M-21 2x



Pat

 

[Scottwax]

Excellent job on that old 'Bird! I had a friend in high school whose Dad restored those early 60's t-birds. The finish never looked like that though!

 

[gmblack3]

You did a great job on the t-bird, What a car!!!



The caddy looks nice too.

 

[Gen2]

Wow...very nice car and a nice detail too. We don't get to see such cars locally and how I wish I can detail one of such classic cars.

 

[SilverLexus]

Gorgeous T-Bird! You really brought back the shine.

 

[delta]

thanks for the comments......I can't wait to do more of his cars.

Pat

 

[stilez]

Stunning!





Reminds me of Uma Thurman's in "Be Cool".