1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
Without further delay the Laguna Blue Beige leather interior Split Window Corvette. I`ve been a little busy.
I was contacted to do this vehicle for sale. It has 1600 miles on its restoration. It has been wiped down over the past few years but does not appear to have had much water taken to it. It was very dusty in the engine bay. There were swirls and rids pretty much equally around due to the wipe downs. There were also some buffer swirls and DA marks here and there on multiple panels but they were not too severe (buffer swirls).
The Agreed Objective:
Clean engine bay
Clean Interior
Clean Wheels and Wheel wells
Remove browning on tires and treat
Moderate correction to remove swirls and moderate rids
Clean old wax residue in cracks
I tend to reserve full corections for when I know more of the history of the paint. I also prefer to do them knowing how the paint will be cared for after. I think it is important to talk with an owner and know how they plan to care for the paint. At that point the vehicle can be "mapped" where heavy correction occured. There are some RIDS here and there which could possibly be removed safely but without the information care wise it`s best to play it safe. I was not asked either to 100% correct the vehicle.
Products:
Sprayaway glass cleaner
M105/M205 via PCXP Also used to polish chrome bumpers
Megs cutting/finishing MF disks
Multiple brushes
Gary Dean`s
Suds O Bubbles
Infinite Use Detail Juice (interior,exterior)
Tuned Performance Tire Gell (tires)
Friggin Awesome In and Out Cleaner(1:1, 2:1, Straight)(interior,exterior)
Dressed to Impress
Leather Feed
Preptimus Prime
Eye Candy (LSP)
The Evaluation
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Paint Condition
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There is an area of prior burn through (left of flash) that had to be touched up. Its only seen when the headlights up. It does get touched up but this is why it is important to document before polishing.
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During Process M105
Its important to tape and back tape edges. another thing is to tape up felt and crevices where polish dusting can accumulate.
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Whatt appears to be a scratch in the middle of the picture is a bar up in my ceiliing.
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Here is a 50/50
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After M105
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Note the three RIDS near peak they were worked a little more with 105/205. They are still there but not as noticable except in certain light. I wanted to show that you can`t always go 100% unless you know for sure what you are dealing with.
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Yes the Gas door was brought back in and finished.
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After M205 before final wash
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Finals Engine Bay Shots were before Final Wash
When dealing with vehicles with shim and paint marks it is important to know that many of these marks are done with a grease pencil. to heavy of a cleaner will remove them. Soap and water only used here.
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2:1 Gary Deans Friggin Awesome In and Out Cleaner (Factory uncoated porus Wheels)
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Engine bay was cleanred with mild mix of APC and soap. Paper inspection stickers were covered with tape and a slightly larger peice of paper like a band aid to seal from water damage. Aluminum was polished enough to just remove spots but still leave correct patina.
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Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
You sir are the man. Respect given :)
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
That is amazing! Great job
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
Fantastico! Those split windows are really quite something, such beauty.
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
Holy Guacamole!
That is fantastic work. Sometimes I think that sparkly paint is too much, but it looks great on that vette.
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
Great car and great work John! That looks SOOOOOOOOOOOO good. Thank you for sharing! :bigups
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
wow john, that was worth waiting for. absolutely beautiful !
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
That looks BEAUTIFUL!
Very nice. :yourrock
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
Great work John! Well worth the wait! :yourrock
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
Fantastic job John! That is masterful work there. :bow
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
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mrclean81
You sir are the man. Respect given :)
Thank you that means alot. Respect both ways.
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Originally Posted by
jtford95
That is amazing! Great job
Thankyou.
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Toytruckmike
Holy Guacamole!
That is fantastic work. Sometimes I think that sparkly paint is too much, but it looks great on that vette.
Thank you. The Laguna blue Metallic is the original color. Not alot of them.
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Todd Helme
Great car and great work John! That looks SOOOOOOOOOOOO good. Thank you for sharing! :bigups
Thank you sir! Really.
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Originally Posted by
tropicsteve
wow john, that was worth waiting for. absolutely beautiful !
Sorry for the delay. It is a pretty car.
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Originally Posted by
SpeedFreak
That looks BEAUTIFUL!
Very nice. :yourrock
Thank you.
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Originally Posted by
RaskyR1
Great work John! Well worth the wait! :yourrock
Thank you for you compliment. Especially with some of the work yoou do.
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Originally Posted by
mikenap
Fantastic job John! That is masterful work there. :bow
Thank you. I really respect your approval.
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
Wow!!! That is what I would consider a mini restoration. Simply awesome.
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
The force is strong with you master yoda!!!! Seriously you killed it:bow Great job!
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
On a scale of 1-10, thats an 11!!!!!:inspector:
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
John, it just doesn`t get much better than that! Absolutely fantastic work on a true legend of Corvette lore.
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
[B]Hope this link works. The Pics are before the detail just listing this because I cant watch it. http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=SC0512-126681
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
Beautiful man, just beautiful!!!
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
You are a true master! What a difference!
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
OMG John, this legendary Corvette is simply stunning, really!! I`m looking at each photo and can`t say I`ve ever seen a finer example of a 1963 Split Window Corvette....:bigups
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
dude that is a seriously gorgeous vette. well worth waiting for man.
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
man, i was more mesmerised by the interior(never focused on a split window before) man that interior is bad ass! ive always wondered with those split windows behind drivers seat is all storage space correct? looks like you could make a bed back there LOL. man i wish they would make a retroesqe corvette with the split window and that interior, love the way everything is layed out/ great job on the paint as well...now when you do details on classics you should always ask how it was restored right? ive never done a classic car so i just want to know the main things to look out for on classics. another question, my friend has a 84 buick without original engine, and we are stuck on what engine it has, transmission is a THM200R4 but have no clue what engine it is, looks like a 305 to me due to location of thermostat housing maybe you can help me help him.
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
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opie_7afe
my friend has a 84 buick without original engine, and we are stuck on what engine it has, transmission is a THM200R4 but have no clue what engine it is, looks like a 305 to me due to location of thermostat housing maybe you can help me help him.
It would most likely either be a Chevy 305 or an Olds 307. Both were used in the G-body Regals at various points as the platform was shared with both the Monte Carlo and the Cutlass of the time.
Re: 1963 Split Window Corvette by Concours.John
WOW john!! thats a great job on that sweet vette.
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Concours.John
The Stingray goes up for auction anytime now at Mecum Indy. Will post results. Lot# S298
Unfortunate that they were running so far behind, I was hoping to see it on TV. Looks like it hammered for $135,000 though :rockon
