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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Prepping with tack cloth between coats.

 

Glance at flames after tape is removed.

Another view of flames.

 

Jr. Lester applying clearcoat over flames.

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.

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.

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.

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,...

Loaded onto trailer for trip back home.

 

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

Body panels temporarily assembled to check

 

Side view shows blend of colors in flames.  Candy purple/cobalt blue/teal, with peach pinstripes.

Body panels temporarily assembled to check "the look" and attitude!

 

Side view shows blend of colors in flames. Candy purple/cobalt blue/teal, with peach pinstripes.

Josh's trunk deck 'spider' and flames rolling off of roof.

 

Rear view.

Josh's trunk deck 'spider' and flames rolling off of roof.

 

Rear view.

Rear view with plenty of Hoosiers filling out the back scenery!!!

Rear view with plenty of Hoosiers filling out the back scenery!!!

Wow, she�s going to be a beauty, huh!!!  Well
that�s all for now folks!!!  We hope you all enjoyed it!!!
SPECIAL THANKS to Mike & Carol for sending in ALL these
WONDERFUL pics to share with everyone!!! We�re looking
forward to seeing the finished car!!!  So stay tuned!!!

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