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RED72blazer · 09-05-2002, 04:54 PM

first off let me start by saying that I am new here. I have been readying post for a while but this is my first. I also haxve a 72 blazer and this goat. Ifinally have saved up enough to paint my car. I really have no Idea what to do. It's a 1967 gto, the interior is gutted. no engine/trans, no wiring, crome, ect. It needs paint in and out. Should I put the engine and tranny in first? what suggestions do you have? i'm located in seattle and would like to fine a good body shop. I've never done something like this. It's rather daunting. any suggestions would be great.

Low68 · 09-05-2002, 05:05 PM

Are you painting it yourself?
The problems I have found with having it painted and then putting the engine and trans in is that when you put them in, it is REAL easy to have the paint chips. Touch up paint just doesn't always look that good. At the same time, it would be a real pain if not impossible to paint the firewall with the engine and tranny on there. If you are taking it somewhere, I would just ask them witch one they prefer. Hope that helps.
Low68

bigvinnie · 09-05-2002, 05:25 PM

paint the engine compartment, then install the engine/trans and do whatever other mechanicals are necessary.... then you can concentrate on exterior cosmetics.

Low68 · 09-05-2002, 05:30 PM

Are you painting it yourself?
The problems I have found with having it painted and then putting the engine and trans in is that when you put them in, it is REAL easy to have the paint chips. Touch up paint just doesn't always look that good. At the same time, it would be a real pain if not impossible to paint the firewall with the engine and tranny on there. If you are taking it somewhere, I would just ask them witch one they prefer. Hope that helps.
Low68

RED72blazer · 09-05-2002, 06:09 PM

I've allready painted the firewall and frame, plus had the innerfenders and core support powdercoated. should I wre it before paint?

bigvinnie · 09-05-2002, 06:40 PM

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should I wre it before paint?

sounds like you're done painting in the engine compartment, so as far as wiring before painting the exterior, it really doesn't matter...

09-05-2002, 04:54 PM	#1
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	new and ready to paint first off let me start by saying that I am new here. I have been readying post for a while but this is my first. I also haxve a 72 blazer and this goat. Ifinally have saved up enough to paint my car. I really have no Idea what to do. It's a 1967 gto, the interior is gutted. no engine/trans, no wiring, crome, ect. It needs paint in and out. Should I put the engine and tranny in first? what suggestions do you have? i'm located in seattle and would like to fine a good body shop. I've never done something like this. It's rather daunting. any suggestions would be great.

09-05-2002, 05:05 PM	#2
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Are you painting it yourself? The problems I have found with having it painted and then putting the engine and trans in is that when you put them in, it is REAL easy to have the paint chips. Touch up paint just doesn't always look that good. At the same time, it would be a real pain if not impossible to paint the firewall with the engine and tranny on there. If you are taking it somewhere, I would just ask them witch one they prefer. Hope that helps. Low68 __________________ Build Thread

09-05-2002, 05:25 PM	#3
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	paint the engine compartment, then install the engine/trans and do whatever other mechanicals are necessary.... then you can concentrate on exterior cosmetics. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

09-05-2002, 05:30 PM	#4
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Are you painting it yourself? The problems I have found with having it painted and then putting the engine and trans in is that when you put them in, it is REAL easy to have the paint chips. Touch up paint just doesn't always look that good. At the same time, it would be a real pain if not impossible to paint the firewall with the engine and tranny on there. If you are taking it somewhere, I would just ask them witch one they prefer. Hope that helps. Low68 __________________ Build Thread

09-05-2002, 06:09 PM	#5
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	I've allready painted the firewall and frame, plus had the innerfenders and core support powdercoated. should I wre it before paint?



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