Volvo X (1967 Pro-Touring Amazon) by Iamtheonlyreal1

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Here are some updated pics of the black pieces above.. These pieces look much more realistic in person, and will give the overall look I am going for once they are installed on the car, because they will be part of an overall package versus individually focused on as they are in these pics..

9-23-2013

Well I have been trying to get a lot of behind the scenes things done to get this build finished, so there really hasn't been any real note worthy updates.. I had decided to send the car out to get repaint again due to some patterning and blotchy appearance of the paint, along with the color not really being quite what I was going for due to the incorrect application of the liquid metal color.. My previous painter didn't have the experience with this color, along with this color not typically being used for an all over paint process, so there was a learning curve that didn't work out.. I had found a painter in the Dallas Texas area that took the time to figure out the necessary spray gun tips and air pressures, along with the process necessary for the all over application, and it appears we have finally gotten to where I had envisioned the color to be.. It is a lot more crisp in appearance, and has a more Metal/Chromey look, over the more silver paint appearance of the previous spray..

As you can see Colors by Corbett basically had to start all over, and here is some of the process.. The final pics are of the car rolled out of the paint booth, so it hasn't been color sanded or buffed yet, so it can only get better from here..

9-24-2013

Here are some pics after the color sanding and buffing, and in some medium light..

Here are some pics while under the unforgiving yellow Florence lights in the shop, and as you can see here, the patterning/blotch is gone now... The Grilles and Headlight rings are getting sent out to be redone with the rest of the bumpers and trim to be done in a couple of shades lighter brushed finish, and I think that will do the trick.

9-25-2013

Well guys, here is a more exciting update.. I have said just a bit ago that Volvo X is being upgraded to a 625 horsepower 6.2l LS3, and my motor guy made a special delivery today, and he even delivered it with the run stand still attached.. LOL I can honestly say that this car is going to be crazy with power, but it is completely manageable and smooth horsepower...