[SolReaver]

That is a "unique" idea......

I went out to my car and tried to picture it in my mind...remembering how much fun it is to blast galvanization and work with metal finshes...wow.

The first thought to pop into my tiny little mind was "what about the bumpers and the side mirrors?" they are not metal and would stick out like liltle sore thumbs.

Also, you would have to get ALL of the paint, which would invove removing trim, seals, and more stuff than I can think of. Further, sand blasting creates surface irregularities that have to be sanded back to smooth, all while protecting the metal from surface rust that ruthlessly attacks without warning or provocation.

Those bare metal cars represent an incredible amount of skill and labor that is just beyond the capability of most and usually involves total restoration.

It COULD be done... But, in the spirit of restoration and preservation of these vanishing semi-classic cars, I would reccomend that you spend the time and effort into adopting and rehabilitating a down on it's luck barn find.

How about a nice mettalic silver paint? I am sure there is something out there that with a nice clear coat and some fancy decals will fit the bill.

Finally, If I were on the same road as you on a sunny day, the reflection off of your car might prove to be a road hazard. And BOY does a mirror finish get dirty quick! You would spend wayyy too much time keeping her shiny. It would turn into a curiosity, a diaper car, a garage queen, and my sincere belief is that cars are for driving. (call me old fashioned that way.)

Mistertate: Whaddya mean "Slow and Old?", They may be old, but not slow by any means. Properly maintained they can (and I do) go toe to toe with the best of em.