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Offline vangremlin

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Pepe's Paint Job
« on: February 05, 2011, 12:53:26 PM »
Most of you know the story of Pepe, my little Kammback, that was knocking on the front door of the crusher when I found it about 2.5 years ago.  Since that time I've brought it back to a daily driver condition by replacing the engine and having the transmission and transfer case rebuilt, along with a handful of other items.  During its period of non-use (1992-2008) Pepe's inside rocker panels took a beating, and so last September I took it to Pat's Auto Body in Denver to get those repaired.  As Pat dug into things deeper, he found more rust, including the outer rocker panels, it became clear it was time to fix everything right and also get Pepe repainted.  Pepe should be ready to come home within the next week or two.  Here is a teaser picture, follow the link to see the work that has gone on with Pepe over the last 5 months.  I'll try to fill in some details along the way, but wanted to get the pictures posted.  Pat did a great job, and i'm excited to be able to start driving Pepe again soon!

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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2011, 02:01:47 PM »
            HEY Pepe  Sher looks good  i like the colors nice ............Don
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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2011, 02:11:38 PM »
Nice colors.
Are you going with a black grill and bumpers?
Tinted windows?
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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2011, 02:51:05 PM »
Oooh!! I like, I Like!
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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2011, 03:29:18 PM »
Quote from: iAMCheap on February 05, 2011, 02:11:38 PM
Nice colors.
Are you going with a black grill and bumpers?
Tinted windows?

I don't have black bumpers now but if I run across some I may swap them in.  I found a good set in a junkyard about 1.5 years ago, and thought to myself I should grab them, but I didn't.

The grill does need to be touched up, I hadn't thought about going with an all black grill.  THat might look pretty cool!

Definitely going to get the windows tinted!
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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2011, 04:15:31 PM »
Quote from: vangremlin on February 05, 2011, 03:29:18 PM
Quote from: iAMCheap on February 05, 2011, 02:11:38 PM
Nice colors.
Are you going with a black grill and bumpers?
Tinted windows?

I don't have black bumpers now but if I run across some I may swap them in.  I found a good set in a junkyard about 1.5 years ago, and thought to myself I should grab them, but I didn't.

The grill does need to be touched up, I hadn't thought about going with an all black grill.  THat might look pretty cool!

Definitely going to get the windows tinted!


If you can't find a set of black bumpers I have a set of good chrome ones that I'm sure can be painted, in trade for the clutch master in that wagon in the junkyard, if it's still there...The front even has the factory driving lights.
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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2011, 05:30:26 PM »
Pepe looks very good
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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2011, 05:38:07 PM »
Wicked color scheme.  she's gonna look great out driving around.  Nice work.
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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2011, 07:45:39 PM »
Are those black stripes going to get an accent type of a pinstripe around them?
If so, what color?
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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2011, 08:55:46 PM »
Very nice!  I like to see these cars restored like this.  I can't wait to see the finished product!
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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2011, 09:38:25 PM »
Looking good. That's exactly what I intend to do to my Eagle when I get the funds for a paint job. It will be white with black stripes similar to these Hornets.



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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2011, 10:12:58 PM »
Quote from: eaglefreek on February 05, 2011, 09:38:25 PM
Looking good. That's exactly what I intend to do to my Eagle when I get the funds for a paint job. It will be white with black stripes similar to these Hornets.


That will look very nice.  I know they had stripes similar to these on some of the Spirits.  My intention was to be a tribute to the stripes that were on the early Gremlins.

I may even get a "4.2 litre" sticker like they had on the Gremlins to put on the back, or get it lettered on.

I'm also leaning towards having "Eagle" painted on the stripes at the bottom of the door in the orginal Eagle style.
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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2011, 10:17:47 PM »
Quote from: iAMCheap on February 05, 2011, 07:45:39 PM
Are those black stripes going to get an accent type of a pinstripe around them?
If so, what color?

I wasn't planning on an accent stripe.  Thanks for the suggestion.  DId you have something in mind?
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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2011, 10:29:28 PM »
Wow, very nice!!!

Can't wait to see more!
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Re: Pepe's Paint Job
« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2011, 12:38:33 AM »
That thing looks amazing. Thats a car to be proud of right there....I dare say one of the hottest lookin kammys Ive ever seen...Excelent choice on color scheme...eggs to you my friend!!
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