Real Deal 150k Dollar 70 LS6 Chevelle SS

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Something like this doesn't come around very often. Had a good buddy of mine reach out to me regarding correcting some cars for his bosses collection. Most recently this real deal 70 Chevelle SS LS6 4 speed. This car was just purchased from Mecum auto auction for a 150k! It had gone under a 100k restoration and is pure textbook. With 30k on the odometer the original interior is immaculate. The black paint while nice definitely needed some attention to get it up to snuff with the rest of the car.

He has a couple other vehicles Ill be doing. Including a original 79 454 Chevy pickup with 5k miles on the clock. And he just ordered a brand new ZR1 Corvette.


Prep

Following Mike Phillips advice with classics, especially one of this nature I didn't want to soak it with water. So AMMO Frothe waterless wash was used to gently lift the dust off of the exterior.

Correction- When I say this was one of the toughest most finickey paints to detail and finish out I am not exaggerating! The compounding stage was pretty straight forward. Rupes 21, BS Uro wool with Fast correcting cream leveled the paint nicely.

Finishing polish- This is where I started pulling my hair out! I tried all sorts of pads, finishing polishes and machines. And all were leaving micro marring. Along with that even with new towels I was getting towel marring. I was able to get it dialed in with my Rupes 21 Mark ll, BS yellow pad, M205. Then followed with Rupes Duetto, LC black CCS pad and Menzerna SF3800.

LSP- IGL Premier was used to top it off.



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[Klasse Act]

GREATEST...MUSCLECAR...EVER!

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[SWETM]

GREATEST...MUSCLECAR...EVER!

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Totally agree!


Justin how much for accidently put it in a container and ship it to me in Sweden LOL :)

Awesome work on a beutieful car!

/ Tony

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Totally agree!


Justin how much for accidently put it in a container and ship it to me in Sweden LOL :)

Awesome work on a beutieful car!

/ Tony

Thanks guys!

Hahaha. Not before I take it for a ride!

[Mike Phillips]

Nice!


I'm glad you always document the before condition. I do this too...

Too many people think cars like this always look great but that's not the case. But... if you don't document it then they try to "Gotcha".


Nice work and very cool car.


:dblthumb2:

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Nice!


I'm glad you always document the before condition. I do this too...

Too many people think cars like this always look great but that's not the case. But... if you don't document it then they try to "Gotcha".


Nice work and very cool car.


:dblthumb2:

Thanks Mike. Yeah I always try to document when possible. Especially for the reasons you mentioned.

[PaulMys]

Freakin' Awesome!!

They rated the LS6 at 450hp. (Wink, wink). It was more like 500-510. :xyxthumbs:

Awesome work yet again, Justin!

[UncleDavy]

Something like this doesn't come around very often. Had a good buddy of mine reach out to me regarding correcting some cars for his bosses collection. Most recently this real deal 70 Chevelle SS LS6 4 speed. This car was just purchased from Mecum auto auction for a 150k! It had gone under a 100k restoration and is pure textbook. With 30k on the odometer the original interior is immaculate. The black paint while nice definitely needed some attention to get it up to snuff with the rest of the car.

He has a couple other vehicles Ill be doing. Including a original 79 454 Chevy pickup with 5k miles on the clock. And he just ordered a brand new ZR1 Corvette.


Prep

Following Mike Phillips advice with classics, especially one of this nature I didn't want to soak it with water. So AMMO Frothe waterless wash was used to gently lift the dust off of the exterior.

Correction- When I say this was one of the toughest most finickey paints to detail and finish out I am not exaggerating! The compounding stage was pretty straight forward. Rupes 21, BS Uro wool with Fast correcting cream leveled the paint nicely.

Finishing polish- This is where I started pulling my hair out! I tried all sorts of pads, finishing polishes and machines. And all were leaving micro marring. Along with that even with new towels I was getting towel marring. I was able to get it dialed in with my Rupes 21 Mark ll, BS yellow pad, M205. Then followed with Rupes Duetto, LC black CCS pad and Menzerna SF3800.

LSP- IGL Premier was used to top it off.



https://i.imgur.com/pJ44KZr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/G9VazsV.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/FGuKEoh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/mkQfsQS.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/SYcc4XI.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3bf9IQc.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/26Lp7q5.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/2xbBhR2.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/08gPnlh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/pmIEpD1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/RGYy1u1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/uPfOW0A.jpg

Wow, look at that classic beauty. It belongs in your garage Justin.

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Wow, look at that classic beauty. It belongs in your garage Justin.

I wish! Hahahaha

[Sizzle Chest]

Great work on that muscle car Justin!

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Great work on that muscle car Justin!

Thanks bud. Man I wish I could just take it for a spin to experience the real deal old school nostalgia.

[JDGolden]

Beautiful results. An absolute icon of a car. Pretty sure I saw it roll across the auction block, too.

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

GREATEST...MUSCLECAR...EVER!

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This.

and great job on the Chevelle.....drooling here

[Paul A.]

Beautiful work on what sounded like finicky "wipe off" black paint, Justin. How did you wipe it so clean? I'd love a tip in that area as I encounter that problem from time to time.

Looks like an "away game" in the owner's place too!

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Beautiful work on what sounded like finicky "wipe off" black paint, Justin. How did you wipe it so clean? I'd love a tip in that area as I encounter that problem from time to time.

Looks like an "away game" in the owner's place too!

Thanks brother. Just used a bunch of brand new cheep microfiber towels from Walmart. There the multicolored 30 pack. I find the towels when brand new are perfect for wiping off finishing polishes, coating prep and coating wipe off. There was still some light marks but nothing too bad.

Yup it was an away game in Medford Ma.