First shot at paint..my 66 barracuda

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Challngd73

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I’m very lucky to be retiring in 4 months at 45. Even luckier to have a talented body shop owner taking a chance with me and offering me a part time job at his shop. Since July we have been restoring my 66 barracuda and he has taught me and been gracious enough to allow me to learn and err while working on it. These are pics of my very first time painting. A lot to learn still but very happy with the results so far.
 
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Very nice!! Its Hard to beat black when it's done right!! And thats done right!
 
That is a great compliment and I thank you! I am very focused on making this my next career.
Your welcome!
Looks like your gonna be very wealthy soon! Once ppl start to see your work they are gonna be knocking your doors down lol
 
Looks like you're learnin purdy good to me!
 
It's great to have someone take the time to show you the trade. I myself mentored someone. It started as a hobby for me. Then Profesional for 20 years. I could do it all. Sadly the trade pay never increased like a Mechanics had and made me bitter,sore back and knees , no 401K ect:. I changed careers at 42. Morgage and two kids in daycare. I survived. I didn't open my toolbox for 4 years. When I did it was to hobby on my own two cars and I love it as a hobby . Sounds like money isn't an issue for you and I can imagine how rewarding it is for you . Congrats! Now just make sure you take care of yourself and use your PPE. Keep the piscs coming.
 
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