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Old 08-11-2012, 11:17 PM   #4
Russ B
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Millbrae, CA
Posts: 504
Default Re: New guy on the block

Welcome to the Ford Barn. I, too, am working on an A I have had for about 54 years. Fun thing while working on the body now is I am uncovering and remembering the body work mistakes I made back in the early 1960s as a teen. I am determined to finish it next before any other projects get in the way.

I can't help on specific body/paint shop recommendations in your area, but there are a fair number of guys here from Washington who may chime in. The more pre-paint fitting and massaging you do, the less cost and less need for an old car body and paint specialist.

Being retired now, I have enough time and am slowly doing a lot of the pre-paint prep work myself. I have a painter friend who is giving me guidance along the way. But I trust myself more than most body shops to get the body into shape for painting, with so much fitting needed on a Model A. My plan is to get everything fitted myself, get the car running in primer, let my painter friend go over it for most filler and sanding work, then take the car apart for final body and paint done in pieces. I will then reassemble it, wire it,and get the upholstery installed.
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