Restoration of Gumball Jalpa - Page 11

detour_racing · #**101** (**permalink**) 07-12-2008, 11:40 PM

Thank you all again for all the kind words that helped me get the project finished in record time. I did not spray the front bumper, I just used tire cleaner and it did the trick.

Well, I pretty much have it all wrapped up. Today I painted all the black trim, finished the rear bumper, replaced most of the rivets with new Aluminum ones (shiny!) and installed all new weather stripping. Now I just need to install the taillights and the door panels and I am finished. I will try and get it out of the garage tomorrow for some pictures out in the sun. Here is a little preview to hold you over.

**abunawafff** · #**102** (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 12:48 AM

man that looks so smooth... its inspiering (spelling)

cant waight for some more shots of it...

painting the lmoo2 was a nightmare and i didnt even do the work..lool

congrats...

**abunawafff** · #**103** (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 12:55 AM

in that pic without the bumper... is it only me or would the head lights of some kind.. look cool there ?? were the signal lights go.... and lose the pop up's????

was just thinking... that might realy look incredible

emilio · #**104** (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 02:26 AM

it will look SUPERB!!!

a question: does the car have the rear round lights?

will you keep the wheels?

detour_racing · #**105** (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emilio

it will look SUPERB!!!

a question: does the car have the rear round lights?

will you keep the wheels?

Yes it is the round ones. I am thinking about getting a more modern wheel but will need to figure out the backspacing. Of course I will keep the originals as well.

As for the headlight idea. That would be cool but would require more work!?!?

raymondo · #**106** (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 11:03 AM

Totally amazing! That is the perfect yellow for that car. You should quit your day job, you can't be better at it than what you've just accomplished.

detour_racing · #**107** (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raymondo

Totally amazing! That is the perfect yellow for that car. You should quit your day job, you can't be better at it than what you've just accomplished.

hahah believe me, I have been thinking about it. This is a lot less stress than the day job and I enjoy it more!! Thanks for the kind words. I will have more photos in the coming hours.

detour_racing · #**108** (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 02:58 PM

I just have to put the emblems on but it is finally done and left the garage. Here are a couple pictures.

detour_racing · #**109** (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 03:00 PM

Here are two more.

cgraham · #**110** (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 04:14 PM

Looks awesome... Bust that thing over to my house and we'll throw some cool flames on it... Maybe a skull or two. Umm, okay maybe not. Just kidding Dave, she looks really great in the sun. It is nice to see the pure lines.

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