it looks fantastic, Joe! Loving how clean they work, with masking the undercarriage, engine compartment aso.

Thanks DJ! They do nice, clean work. My car is in the old shop, you should see the newer shop next door; I'll try to take some pics tomorrow.

In today's world it is really heartwarming, to still see automotive businesses, that take pride in their work and quality. I fully understand that reasonable profit has to be made by a shop, but often it compromises work ethics. I just love when people have the dedication to really do an outstanding job.

The last photo...........another coat of primer, or is that a coat of sealer? or a final blocking? I'm looking at the darker color around the wheelwell that makes me think it was a final blocking. When's the yeller going on?

That's the final coat of primer, then block again , then sealer then paint.

DJ, here are some pics of the other shop, both from down on the floor and from upstairs:

I stopped by there this morning, (the Body shop is actually closed, but the towing part is open), looks like the got a guide coat on at the end of the day yesterday. Hopefully the start blocking Monday.

Man those side lines are STRAIGHT!!! Bet they didn't look that razor sharp out of the factory!

Many hours with a long board!  The 62 Bird I built had the same line, full length of the car but not as well defined.  I can't even begin to say how many hours were in each side of the car.  It was owned by a little ol lady (really!) that must have rubbed up against every immovable object in the city.

Lol, she hit everything but the Lottery!
I hit the 200 hour mark Friday.   

In post #117 the lift the car is up on, anyone out there use one like that or a similar one? Could make working on the 57 nice and safe and could be stored out of the way...

Quote from: glenmichael on 2025-03-18 10:46In post #117 the lift the car is up on, anyone out there use one like that or a similar one? Could make working on the 57 nice and safe and could be stored out of the way...

I looked them up a couple of months ago. Tire shops use them for obvious reasons.
Prices on them seemed to start around $2k and go up from there FYI.

They are pricey, but if you have no overhead room they are a workable solution to provide access under the car.  More than jack stands......

Here's a measurement from the right side of the hood to the center:




...and here's a measurement from the left side of the hood to the center:



it doesn't seem noticeable though  you look at the placement of the letters?

They've got the doors off and the jambs are all sanded & primed and are now ready for paint: