You've reminded me of something I saw over the weekend:

Lots and lots of "post processing".

We used to send every show vehicle to the Milford Proving Ground for a "cut and buff": physically sanding the finish down with sandpaper wrapped on popcicle sticks and then polished to perfection. Those that couldn't be saved would be re-sprayed and then cut and buff.

In fact - you have reminded me - I used to have a standardized list of things I knew I would need to do to prep a vehicle for a show or executive review, before I even saw the vehicle:

Cut and buff (show or exec review only)
Installed zero balanced tire/wheel assemblies
Zero balance driveline
Fix wind noise from vent windows and door fits
Fix door closing efforts

There was probably more than that but those come to mind immediately.

K

Keith
Did you also do water leak tests on cars?

For pre-production and production builds: yes - as part of the process.

For show cars? Not typically - unless it was called out specifically.

K

My '63 Grand Prix stickered for $5300.

It has every available comfort and convenience option, including PS/PB, auto trans, Power windows, power vent windows, power seat, remote mirror, remote trunk release, AM/FM and power antenna.

K

I made a little logo for this thread:

And another:

IMO, old guy ? The 1961 Chevrolet might be the most beautiful design of the late 50's and early 60's.
And all 1961 GM cars for that matter ? My favorite year across the board.
And ....NO BLACKED OUT WHEELS ...:naughty:

Mike