HotRod HotLine ~ Garage Shots of Mike Dirr's '40 Ford Coupe ~ November 2003

Garage Shots of Mike Dirr’s
‘40 Ford Standard Coupe,
Pro-Street, Part 4


		Hi All Here’s some more Garage Shots of Mike Dirr’s ‘40 Ford Standard Coupe, Pro-Street. It will near completion around January. Mike’s going to send us some finish shots then, of course weather permitting. So let’s get on with the viewing!!! Enjoy!!!



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Rear view of finished 'Rolling Chassis'.

View of frame with exhaust welded in place.

Coupe body after bodywork and sealer.

Rear of car after several coats of PPG Silver.

Side view after silver paint.

Front fender with flames taped and ready to paint.

Side of '40 with flames in tape.

Jr. Lester applying paint to flames.

Prepping with tack cloth between coats.

Glance at flames after tape is removed.

Another view of flames.

Jr. Lester applying clearcoat over flames.

View of flames after clear, brings out color nicely.

Josh Shaw's amazing artwork, my 'Roof Spider' around antenna hole.

Pinstriping done to perfection in Josh Shaw fashion! Thanks Josh!

Killer front fender flames and pinstripe work.

PPG Frost-Over-Silver, Flamed, Pinstriped. Great Job Junior Lester & Josh Shaw!

Hood and trunk with another 'Spider' on trunk deck by Josh.

Loaded onto trailer for trip back home.

Packed in crowded garage, ready for the wiring, insulation, glass, trim,...