Sunday, October 18, 2009

Restoration Update

The Hornet has been in Los Angeles the last month or so where the body work is being done. Here are a few pictures from about 3 weeks ago.






I haven't had a chance to go check the progress--but hope to have time next week to see how it is progressing. I think he is done with the entire passenger side and back. I would really like to have the body work and paint done by the end of the year.

The front fenders are both done and look great. Here is a picture of one that is done.



Also got the hood back. This still needs some work but is starting to look pretty good.



And yes, if you were wondering, I am keeping all the parts that are complete in the house. I would like to thank my amazing wife for letting me fill the extra room with car parts!

I also had the radiator re-cored a few months ago. Here it is:



Just about all of the chrome is done. I took some of the pieces out to look at and photograph. Here is just sample of the chrome that is ready to go:



Over the last several months just about all of the stainless steel has been straightened and polished. I tried to take a few pictures but they just didn't look that great with the light reflections. Also have all the glass and window channeling ready to go. In addition I received my order with most of the rubber pieces on the car. We also decided that the Hornet is going to be Coronation Cream. After looking at hundreds of cars at the Hudson National meet in Detroit, we have finally decided on the color. Here is a test shot that we did just to make sure that we really liked the color.



Well, that is all for now. Hopefully I can get some pictures this week and update.