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lol thanks guys, i wasnt expecting this much rave over it, theres alot more detail in the paint too. the gold stripe has a silver and red pin stripe. you guys have really flattered me. honestly, this shows u can do this on the cheap too, i have about 750 into paint and materials. my uncle painted it for me and showed me how to do body work. and while the car isnt perfect, i wouldnt want it to be. I dont need a trailer queen. As for the side molding, mine was so badly warped and peeling i just got rid of it.

lol thanks guys, i wasnt expecting this much rave over it, theres alot more detail in the paint too. the gold stripe has a silver and red pin stripe. you guys have really flattered me. honestly, this shows u can do this on the cheap too, i have about 750 into paint and materials. my uncle painted it for me and showed me how to do body work. and while the car isnt perfect, i wouldnt want it to be. I dont need a trailer queen. As for the side molding, mine was so badly warped and peeling i just got rid of it.

There are so many great looking Birds and Cougars on this site.  It's very tempting to simply copy one of the greats.

I'm quite taken by 84TBirdTurbo42's red and black and Vinnies green Birds.  I've had to put 84TBirdTurbo42's on my computer desk top to inspire me to go forward.  I'm going to leave the side trim on and do the sides in black and red on top. 

I really can't wait to get started.  But first the mundane stuff must be done.  Valve cover gaskets, a/c high pressure hose.  New heater core and the ever leaking oil pressure switch replacement.  Oh and I almost forgot the very dead Ford factory stereo, it makes awful noise and does not play music,  lots of hissing, it must go.

Not to mention the scrubbing of the interior, replace the visors and headliner.  Then the painting can begin.  I may even keep but refinish the poly wheels.  The trim rings on mine are near perfect.  There's lots to get done this winter so when warmer weather comes the painting can start.

84TBirdTurbo42, if the pic in your avatar is the "before", then shake your uncle's hand for me. Nothing against the avatar, but WOW. Sharp, you should be very proud of that one!!

tbirdsps, look closely at this car before you invert the colors. I think if you put the black on the bottom and red on the top, it's not going to look right at all. The black will "hide" the body and the red will make the top look like it's floating in space. I don't think it will be a good look. Maybe someone on here has already done it though and can prove me wrong? In the meantime, see how the black on the top seems to make the bird look low and mean? Anyway, keep looking at color combinations and go with the one you like best.

at 19 years old, i think i got a pretty sweet car