First shot at paint..my 66 barracuda

Challngd73 · Dec 8, 2020

I’m very lucky to be retiring in 4 months at 45. Even luckier to have a talented body shop owner taking a chance with me and offering me a part time job at his shop. Since July we have been restoring my 66 barracuda and he has taught me and been gracious enough to allow me to learn and err while working on it. These are pics of my very first time painting. A lot to learn still but very happy with the results so far.

Challngd73 · Dec 8, 2020

Challngd73 · Dec 8, 2020

318willrun · Dec 8, 2020

Nice!

Challngd73 · Dec 8, 2020

Thank you!

Black Cuda · Dec 8, 2020

looks Awsome, Hope to be doing the same on a 65 this next summer.

Challngd73 · Dec 9, 2020

Black Cuda said:
looks Awsome, Hope to be doing the same on a 65 this next summer.

And I look forward to pics!

rustycowll69 · Dec 9, 2020

what? no pics of the top of the hood?

70DartMike · Dec 9, 2020

Holy crap, nice job for your first time! My first paint job was VERY orange peely and bad. It's still applied to my '67 Barracuda

Challngd73 · Dec 9, 2020

rustycowll69 said:
what? no pics of the top of the hood?

Ha not ther just yet. Stay tuned

Challngd73 · Dec 9, 2020

70DartMike said:
Holy crap, nice job for your first time! My first paint job was VERY orange peely and bad. It's still applied to my '67 Barracuda

No pics no proof sir!

Dartfreak75 · Dec 9, 2020

Very nice!! Its Hard to beat black when it's done right!! And thats done right!

Challngd73 · Dec 9, 2020

dartfreak75 said:
Very nice!! Its Hard to beat black when it's done right!! And thats done right!

That is a great compliment and I thank you! I am very focused on making this my next career.

Dartfreak75 · Dec 9, 2020

Challngd73 said:
That is a great compliment and I thank you! I am very focused on making this my next career.

Your welcome!
Looks like your gonna be very wealthy soon! Once ppl start to see your work they are gonna be knocking your doors down lol

Black Cuda · Dec 9, 2020

Did you put in recessed door handles? If so how was that to do.

70dart340 · Dec 9, 2020

Suhweeet! Makes me want to try it! Great Job! Paul

70dart340 · Dec 9, 2020

By the way, your boss is a great guy.

RustyRatRod · Dec 9, 2020

Looks like you're learnin purdy good to me!

cudascott · Dec 9, 2020

That’s slick ole son!

Kendog 170 · Dec 9, 2020

It's great to have someone take the time to show you the trade. I myself mentored someone. It started as a hobby for me. Then Profesional for 20 years. I could do it all. Sadly the trade pay never increased like a Mechanics had and made me bitter,sore back and knees , no 401K ect:. I changed careers at 42. Morgage and two kids in daycare. I survived. I didn't open my toolbox for 4 years. When I did it was to hobby on my own two cars and I love it as a hobby . Sounds like money isn't an issue for you and I can imagine how rewarding it is for you . Congrats! Now just make sure you take care of yourself and use your PPE. Keep the piscs coming.

valiantwagonguy · Dec 9, 2020

Real NICE !

Sublime one · Dec 9, 2020

Nobody on here wants to see my first shot at paint. We did it in our barn. Kinda looked like a farmer painted it too! Beautiful work guy, can’t wait to see it complete. You are very fortunate to have a good mentor.