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HHR - Buick Bijou Super Progress

Old Aug 6, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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Just priming it all in the same color really pulled the design elements together, sometimes it's the little things that push a project along.

Quite an amazing transformation Ben, really fantastic!
Old Aug 7, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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Thanks for the kind words Mike! I still have a lot of work ahead of me, but I wanted to get the front to a complete enough state that it would be durable before starting on the sides or rear end.
Old Aug 7, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 843de
Not sure if you have a hatch handle design locked in or not Ben, but something popped into my head today while waiting on my flight to DC. How about a circa 1950 Buick Special trunk handle/emblem, it could be illuminated, your thoughts?

I like that - a lot!!!! I bet the key cover could be modified to hold a backup camera.
Old Aug 7, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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Ben you were born too late. I was around in the 1950s and you would have fit right in. There was George Barris, Carroll Shelby, Boyd Coddington and many other early customizers that would have commended your work today.

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Originally Posted by Benjiwah
Little bit of primer helps to better visualize how it's going to look once painted. I still have a lot of work ahead of me...

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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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Way cool, you really do have some unique skills, I'm loving your your project.
Old Aug 7, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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Man ! That is one cool ride !
Very nice :-)

Originally Posted by Benjiwah
Little bit of primer helps to better visualize how it's going to look once painted. I still have a lot of work ahead of me...

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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 12:18 AM
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Thank you guys so much! I am honored from your compliments :)
Old Aug 8, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Benjiwah
Little bit of primer helps to better visualize how it's going to look once painted. I still have a lot of work ahead of me...

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Man that is looking way cool!
Old Aug 9, 2013 | 03:42 AM
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Thanks Radco! I just ordered a new set of tail lights that I am going to try to retrofit to the wagon... I can't wait until they get here! I am also anxious to see what you all think about them :)
Old Aug 12, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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One rear door handle down, one to go :)

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