Green LS6 progress

[Rixls6]

Many of you know that I recently bought an LS6 from Rob (k92) and now the car has just had it's initial painting done.
The guys over at Nostalgic Autobody have gone to great lengths to make every panel align on this car near perfectly, if not exactly.
They matched the existing color of the car, instead of just shooting color according to the code book.

Here's a group of pictures showing the same area of the car as it has progressed. I have a lot more pictures and will post a few others as the rest of the body is painted and buffed, then assembled.
From top to bottom shows how the car was found, then disassembled, before the bodywork, during bodywork, and finally with the initial painting.
Disregard the column shifter in one pic as it's just a steering column we threw in to move the car around.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/Asfound0059.jpg
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http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/bodypanelalignment018.jpg
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http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/floorprimerandbodypainted044.jpg

[SUSQ]

Very cool Rick. Looking forward to seeing more as you move forward http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[1969l78]

Very nice http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[69 Post Sedan]

Looks great. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Late BrakeU2]

Looking good Rick,in the classiest color of course!

Keep the pics coming http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[olredalert]

-----Hey, Rick,,,Ive seen that garage before!!!!!! Looks like you are making big time progress there.
-----If some of you dont yet know Rick, he deserves this nice LS6. Hes been working in the trenches too long. Hes always had the capability to do all this stuff but its my guess that stuff (life) has gotten in his way too many times. Happens to the best of us. Dont ask me how I know. Now appears to be the time and I expect great things out of him as he is as knowledgeable and capable as most everybody on this board.........Bill S

-----By the way,,,,Love the John Deere cowling storage spot!!!!!!!!

[Postsedan]

Rick,

Not to burst your bubble , or your excitement....But I strongly urge you to GET THEM DARN 70 PARTS OFF OF THAT 69 POST SEDAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If this is the way you would treat a real SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan...I may have second thoughts of finding you one!

P.S. Fix the antenna...Too!

Your LS6 is looking GREAT!

Dan.

[CC Rider]

Looks great so far. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

Kevin and Joe at Nostalgic are the "Best"...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif "And".....Keep the Pic's coming http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Bill Rose]

Looks good Rick...Gonna be ready by CB09?? Thats what I'm shootin for!!

[Rixls6]

Thanks for the compliments guys. I'll get another grouping of pics to show again soon.

Dan,
The 69 Post is more than happy to help out holding parts for the LS6. It's time is coming.

I'm quietly hoping to get this car done by the fall Vettefest, but that might be a bit too optimistic.
CB09 is almost for sure, and if I don't make the fall Vettefest, then maybe the spring show.

Thanks Bill for the vote of confidence. I only hope to match some of the work done by many on this board.

[DarrenX33]

Lookin real good Rick. Nice work. Can't wait to see it done. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[SS427]

It's coming along great Rick, keep up the great work and hope to see it by the Fall VetteFest.

[ohhawk]

Brings back memories.

http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/6097/1132706139048869335S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1132706139048869335rscKVn)

Good luck the rest of the way.

[SBR]

[ QUOTE ]
Kevin and Joe at Nostalgic are the "Best"...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif "And".....Keep the Pic's coming http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[/ QUOTE ] How long have they been business? Are they located in Wisconsin? A shop called Nostalgic Auto Body painted a car that I currently own in 1986 and it still looks great today. Just wondering if it is the same place. If so I would love to talk to them and have them do work for me in the future.

[Postsedan]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Kevin and Joe at Nostalgic are the "Best"...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif "And".....Keep the Pic's coming http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[/ QUOTE ] How long have they been business? Are they located in Wisconsin? A shop called Nostalgic Auto Body painted a car that I currently own in 1986 and it still looks great today. Just wondering if it is the same place. If so I would love to talk to them and have them do work for me in the future.

[/ QUOTE ]

Steve,

No, this is not the same outfit. Kevin use to work in Trevor, WI. but not under the same name. But nevertheless give them a call...they truly are among the best at what they do.

Dan.

[Rixls6]

Here's some pics showing the original trunklid, the color match spray-outs, and the painted trunklid.

That's the original selling dealership sticker (Schumacher in Metamora, IL).
The original owner must have liked documenting his tire usage. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/trunklidandbodypainted003.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/floorprimerandbodypainted017.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/floorprimerandbodypainted024.jpg

[SS427]

Nice color match Rick. For those who care, notice the lack of paint under the hinge mount and the rear of the lid on the original lid. I normally see a lot of rose or red oxide primer in that area as well.

[SBR]

Steve,

No, this is not the same outfit. Kevin use to work in Trevor, WI. but not under the same name. But nevertheless give them a call...they truly are among the best at what they do.

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ] Dan, thanks for your reply.

[firstgenaddict]

So what is the general opinion on matching what is there vs color matching?
I am restoring a car right now and the wiper grille is extremely nice original paint on the bottom and I had it scanned and it was off from the color match.
The Lemans Blue orignal paint scanned as a more muted color...
It was Lemans Blue with more black in it (muting it) and it showed fine aluminum in addition to the medium ground aluminum... (I attribute this to the fact that medium gound aluminum which is half burried in pigment could scan as fine.) The Dupont paint man said that was very possible...

[70LS6454]

Looking good Rick! can't wait to see more.

[Bob Martin]

Hi, Nice car. I just picked up A green on green bucket seat auto LS6. Built in Baltimore with a 04A build date.

[Rixls6]

[ QUOTE ]
Hi, Nice car. I just picked up A green on green bucket seat auto LS6. Built in Baltimore with a 04A build date.

[/ QUOTE ]

Another addition to the "Mean Green Club"

[wheelhop]

Nice looking Rick, but let's keep the 69 post going too!!

[redeuce]

Hey! I thought you had terminal burnout on this stuff!

Randy

[mmcporter]

The car looks great! It's nice to see the original touches like the dealership sticker, etc. Forrest Green LS6s are fantastic. Enjoy the ride!!!!

[Rixls6]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey! I thought you had terminal burnout on this stuff!

Randy

[/ QUOTE ]

No, it's more like I can't get enough of it, lately. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Postsedan]

No, it's more like I can't get enough of it, lately.

I helped wake up a sleeping giant! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Dan.

[nostalgicjoe]

steve,
bear with me here i am new to the supercar site. my name is joe and i have been doin the majority of the paint and body on ricks forrest green car. nostalgic auto body is located in island lake, Il. we have currently been in that location goin on 4 years now, feel free to check out our web site at nostalgicautobody.com. we encourage anybody and everybody to check it out thanks, joe

[Rixls6]

Joe has finished with the main body of the car, and the trunk lid and gone over it with the buffer once.
The doors are being painted today and the car, minus front clip, comes back to me next weekend.
I had him purposely blow in some overspray on the floor.
They also will be applying there own concocted trunk spray that is near dead-on to the factory stuff.
Here's a few more pics. That's Joes reflection in the right quarter panel.

All I can say at this point is WOW! I love it.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/trunklidandbodypainted038.jpg
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[Dog427435]

WOW!! Look at the reflections in that paint!

Outstanding to say the least!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[firstgenaddict]

KILLER... I am falling for the green after Alberts COPO and this LS6... I love it when the reflections are like a mirror... when you start looking at what is going on in the reflection... not realizing you are actually staring at one spot on the car... then you know you've got an incredible paint guy who enjoys what he does!

[scuncio]

That must be the same Kevin that painted my Chevelle when he was at Hot Rod Haus.... car looks great Rick!

[kwhizz]

Rick........You should have trailered it to Mundelein last Wednesday..........I could have gotten some good Reflection Shots for Kasey............. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Rixls6]

Ken,
I wish I had gone to Mundelein last Wednesday. Completely slipped my mind.

Tony,
Kevin and Joe did work at the Hot Rod Haus a few years back.

[showyourauto]

[ QUOTE ]
Here's some pics showing the original trunklid, the color match spray-outs, and the painted trunklid.

That's the original selling dealership sticker (Schumacher in Metamora, IL).
The original owner must have liked documenting his tire usage. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/trunklidandbodypainted003.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/floorprimerandbodypainted017.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/floorprimerandbodypainted024.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

Really sad to see all those stickers go away with the repaint, almost a history of the car in a trunk mounted billboard... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif ~Patrick

[Rixls6]

I actually saved the original trunklid and used a different perfect original to replace it. I think I'll hang the original trunklid on the garage wall.

[showyourauto]

[ QUOTE ]
I actually saved the original trunklid and used a different perfect original to replace it. I think I'll hang the original trunklid on the garage wall.

[/ QUOTE ]

SWEET! Good move...

[nostalgicjoe]

aint she pretty

[budnate]

[ QUOTE ]
I actually saved the original trunklid and used a different perfect original to replace it. I think I'll hang the original trunklid on the garage wall.

[/ QUOTE ]

display it with the car at shows, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Rixls6]

The car is back home and waits for me to install everything I need under the hood. Soon as that's done, we'll hang and align the front clip.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/Newpaint012.jpg
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[Donnie]

looks real good Rick.

[Dave Rifkin]

The paint job on that car is amazing; can't wait to see it completed.

[ORIGLS6]

You have too many cars Rick. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BTW, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif on the current work.

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
You have too many cars Rick. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BTW, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif on the current work.

[/ QUOTE ]

I agree! What's up with the Chevelle with wheelie bars in the background???

[ORIGLS6]

From Rick's profile....................

"70 Chevelle Back-Half Drag Car 461 BB Glide W/Brake 5.13's "

[Xplantdad]

I guess I am lazy....I'd like to see more pics of that as well!

[markinnaples]

I want all of your cars....

[lwkitt427]

RICK LES HERE CAR LOOKS GREAT. KEEP THE PIC'S COMMING SO WE ALL CAN SEE THE PROGRESS.

[m22mike]

Cool looking trunk spatter http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif, that did not come out of a rattle can.
Lookin great, keep that camera handy.

Mike http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Rixls6]

Thanks for the positive comments. The guys at Nostalgic really worked with this car to get it right and it really shows.

Far as having too many cars, my wife might agree with you, but she has a hand in some of the purchases over the years, so we're having fun. I'd love to have more. Part of the addiction/affliction.

I updated my profile to show the new 555CI engine put in the drag car. First outing 2 weeks ago, footbraking it went 9.54 @ 138mph. We're going to DaGrove this Saturday for some fine tuning and a few runs on the transbrake. Hopes are for some real low 9's @ near 150mph.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/1970Chevelledragcar010.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Very...very cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Postsedan]

I stopped by Ricks today to see his recently painted LS6 Chevelle.....WOW! Nostalgic Auto Body...Rocks!!! The detail is amazing.

http://www.nostalgicautobody.com/

Rick your car will be one of the very BEST in the country...you should be very proud.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2008/P1011423.jpg

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Dan.

[lwkitt427]

RICK LES HERE THE SS LOOKS KILLER PLEASE KEEP THE UPDATES COMING SO WE ALL CAN STAY UP TO DATE.

[RM Schimel]

The Chevelle is coming along beautifully. I absolutely love the color combination… please keep the updates coming. Thanks for sharing. RM

[nostalgicjoe]

thanks for the compliment dan. every car that is done by us we try to exceed all expectations. you gotta have something to take pride in and classic cars just so happens to be that thing.

[Rixls6]

Now that I got to play with the 69 Post sedan for awhile, I will be getting back to this car again soon.

[Postsedan]

Just don`t put any 69 parts on her http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Dan.

[Rixls6]

[ QUOTE ]
Just don`t put any 69 parts on her http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif
I know. Lots of 69 parts laying around that need to be put away before I go back to the 70. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Postsedan]

We want Progess Info, MCACN`s 2013 contender.....

Dan

[SS427]

Looks great Rick. WIsh you were closer so I could prod you a little harder to 'get-r-done'!

[Rixls6]

Yeah,
Most of the money and effort has been diverted to a different car.
Should be near done with that one soon.
As bought and currently.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/69Corvetteconvert427435010.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/090.jpg

[Postsedan]

What a Beaut! Back to it`s original color too! Very nice!

Now jump on that LS6! MCACN!!!!! This year!!!!!

Dan

[wheelhop]

Yes, Mr. Pauley, let's get cracking on the LS6 !!

[Rixls6]

So, just a little over 4 years, and I've taken this car off the back burner temporarily.
Maybe with my helper we can knock this car out.
Anyway, I pulled the back seat out to re-clean it outside, and found the 9th buildsheet that this car had. 3 of them were for the 3 previous cars on the assembly line.
I'm going to leave it in the seat though.
I thought 8 was a lot before.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/08/full-3463-47801-dsc_0084.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/08/full-3463-47802-dsc_0085.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/08/full-3463-47803-dsc_0086.jpg

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

And some cars got none:-)

Lucky!!

We're the other three cars SS or Malibu?

Ryan

[SS427]

I think the most I have ever found was 5 or 6, can't remember. Someone once said how many sheets were printed but I do not remember. Glad to see it is back being worked on as you were so close to having it done.

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And some cars got none:-)

Lucky!!

We're the other three cars SS or Malibu?

Ryan </div></div>
1 4door 1elky and one Buick

[marxjunk]

i found 25 in a car once..they where in a bundle, kinda folded in half,,, and under the rear carpet on the drivers side..in a 70 malibu 4 speed...all sequential and the one for the car was near the end of the sequence..no doubles 25 diff cars....my buddy bought the car and we where putting carpet in the car...we looked them over..was amazed and plopped them right in the trash,,,no big deal then, and that was about 97ish i guess...nothing real special in the group but there was 1 LS5 coupe, auto loaded even an am 8-track,,they where just scrap paper to us,,funny we even threw the one belonging to his car in the trash too..it just didnt matter to us at the time...

i imagine they where collected and supposed to end up in the dumpster..instead of on the back floor of a car..

[k92]

Very cool!!!

[Postsedan]

Well done Rick.....great that you're allowing this one to remain in the seat <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif

Dan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: marxjunk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i found 25 in a car once..they where in a bundle, kinda folded in half,,, and under the rear carpet on the drivers side..in a 70 malibu 4 speed...all sequential and the one for the car was near the end of the sequence..no doubles 25 diff cars....my buddy bought the car and we where putting carpet in the car...we looked them over..was amazed and plopped them right in the trash,,,no big deal then, and that was about 97ish i guess...nothing real special in the group but there was 1 LS5 coupe, auto loaded even an am 8-track,,they where just scrap paper to us,,funny we even threw the one belonging to his car in the trash too..it just didnt matter to us at the time...

i imagine they where collected and supposed to end up in the dumpster..instead of on the back floor of a car..

</div></div>

25 in one car is probably a record.
Too bad they got tossed out.