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[TI4438]

The owner dropped off my future BluMo this morning.He and his partner got a few laughs when I geeked out about the car being black,dirty and have a bit of rust and dents in all the right places.I'm gonna clean it a bit and contact a friend about getting her mechically sound.I'll keep you guys posted on my progress.

[TI4438]

Now that I got the car,I'll take any and all tips and hints on giving it 'THE LOOK'.
If you guys have any good reference pics of the paint and markings,I'd greatly appreciate it if you could post them.

Thanks

Ed

[TI4438]

Incredibly,only the drivers side wiper works.It's gonna stay like that.
Here's a few pics.

[TK826]

Super Cool.

x2

[Steam McQueen]

Great looking car ...



They're still out there. Thank God the derby guys didn't get a crack at this one. Are you gonna keep both and do the P1, P2 thing?

[Beefmalone]

yeah both mine have/had wiper issues. get ready to have fun with that. :D

[scatpack01]

Glad the deal worked out for you. I hope it was a good buy.

[76Bluesmobile]

That is the best looking garage I have seen in a long time - awesome TI. Glad to see the Monaco has a friend. I'll be joining everyone else in looking forward to your progress.

[TI4438]

Steam McQueen said:

Great looking car ...



They're still out there. Thank God the derby guys didn't get a crack at this one. Are you gonna keep both and do the P1, P2 thing?

The ebays pics don't do the green one justice.The interior is immaculate.Almost like it's never been used.You'd have to see it to believe it.It's just too damn nice to mess with at all.I'll definately keep you guys updated on any progress.These cars are a dream come true.I gotta thank my awesome wife for encouraging me.

[ChiTownJohn]

God Bless T' thats a mighty fine looking garage!.

Scan over the post's because some have much better inspiring ways to go about making the Bluesmobile, but since you live in Chi'land I can tell you that the P1 color can be had real nice by going to ACE hardware, make sure you buy the Ace brand Almond the little white label on the back says Almond Ace, thats a real good outta the can P1 color. If you want fade looks ask Bismo or some other guys but extra coats then a brillo pad seem to work nice. By all means go w/ gloss! even outta the can, dirt and a little sun will fade it, thus looking more natural then the quick flat, granted flat looks good, I just think you'll see the diff' Good luck!

john

[TI4438]

scatpack01 said:

Glad the deal worked out for you. I hope it was a good buy.

Thank you for hooking me up!

ChiTownJohn,thanks for the tips.

[Ghostbluesman]

Great lookin' cars you've got there, TI....keep the pics coming as you go along!http://www.bluesbrotherscentral.com/forum2/public/style_emoticons/default/icon_cool.gif
Rob

[Bismo]

Wow, beautiful! Congrats and have fun!

[TI4438]

The wife talked to a local mechanic today.He ran and grabbed some kind of book then told the wife "His car probably has a 360,he's gonna wanna get a 440!"The guy seems really stoked about wrenching on her.Probably on the car too!

[scatpack01]

Glad I could help.

[TI4438]

So am I.I'll be eternally gratefull!

[TI4438]

Just got back from chatting with the mechanic.As soon as he can lay his hands on a 440,or 400 if the 440 isn't doable,the car goes into the shop.

[Steam McQueen]

TI4438 said:

The guy seems really stoked about wrenching on her.Probably on the car too!

LOL!!



How difficult is it to find a 440 these days? I'm pretty sure the folks in NC with the '76 Bluesmobile for sale, also have two 440's for sale.

[TK826]

Believe it or not, you can find them on eBay quite often.

The trouble is the engines on there are on one extreme or the other.
They either need a lot of work.. or are on the expensive side.

Not many sellers are willing to ship them either.
Most are "Pick up only".

[TI4438]

There's a boneyard across the street from the shop.He said a lot of nice cars have been towed in due to the brilliant cash-for-klunkers scam.A few Mopars included.Build it,buy it or steal it,the guys gonna try and get a 440.