LAST UPDATE! 1970 CUTLASS 442! COMPLETED, HER BLING HAS ARRIVED!

As I told you last time, the chrome bumpers and eyebrows arrived over the weekend and she was sooooo beautiful in her new bling, I just had to run the pics!  So here for your enjoyment is the finished 1970 Cutlass 442 Convertible in all her "chrome bling"! To see the original vehicle, go to our post from November, 29th.

We also want to thank her owner for letting us show her off here! 

Many of you have asked about whether or not this great car is for sale!  As far as we know right now, she is going to be his driver for awhile.  We'll be sure to let you know if we hear anything about the car going up for sale!

We'd love to hear your comments and see some of our reader's projects!  Please let us know what you think AND send those pics in!  We'll publish them right here so we can all discuss these great cars!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Larry and Dee Blackman
LDJ Auto Body and Custom Shop

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1970 Cutlass 442 Convertible! The Finished Product!

I promised finished photos today, and here they are!  Unfortunately, due to a mishap with a shipping company, her bumpers did not arrive yet, but, because she turned out so beautifully, I decided to go ahead and post these anyway.

As we anticipated, the car turned out great.  She is shown here with a base coat /clear coat black mica metallic finish with a pearlized white 442 racing stripe configuration. 

The car took approximately 3 weeks to complete and came within budget.  So everyone is happy.  That's the way we like to see things go!  Her owner says the bumpers should be here within a couple days and that should put the finishing touches on this beauty.  She sits on 275R16 Goodrich tires mounted on aluminum alloy rims.  A look that we personally think is a very good one for this particular car.

As you can see from the above shots, the body on this car is just sheer perfection.  Congrats to Larry for the unbelievable straightening job on this one! 

A great big hand to Larry Blackman and Adam Stratton for another great job well done!

The next vehicle to go under Larry's hand will be a 2005 Mustang!  Look for it in about 2 weeks.  We'll be following that one through the steps too!

Thank you to everyone that watched this car go through her transformation.  We'd love to see your projects too!  Send your pics to Dee Blackman at ldjautobody@yahoo.com.  We'll post them here.  Please send us the story that goes with them.



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Cutlass 442 UPDATE! Pictures of the Paint Job!

Well, the 1970 Cutlass 442 project car that we have been working on here went into the paint booth yesterday!  It's always a great feeling of accomplishment when a project car reaches the paint booth.  Regardless of whether it was a complete, ground up restoration or just a new custom paint job, these older beauties are what it's all about.

Here's some pics of the 1970 Cutlass 442 as it went from primer to paint!  The final pics will be posted tomorrow.

Shown here with sealer in place, she's ready for paint.  As with most all of our custom jobs, this vehicle was finished using all DuPont products. 

We endorse and recommend DuPont products here at LDJ and have been using them for almost 30 years now.

After allowing the sealer to dry, she's ready for the first base coat.  The following pictures show the progress from base coat thru the application of the pearl white 442 racing stripes.

With the black base coat in place, it's time to start the racing stripe.  The stripe is taped off and sprayed using a tri-color pearl by starting with a white base coat and then the pearl.  The stripes on this car are the original configuration and included the two large hood panel accents.

With the stripes in place, the car is ready for the final clear coats.  The car was finished in DuPont Black Mica Metallic with a tri-color pearl white original 442 racing stripe.  The finished product will sport 6 coats of DuPont clear to protect the finish.

Check back tomorrow for the final shots of this beautiful car after wet sanding and buffing.  We'd like to thank the owner for allowing us to follow the work of this vehicle so we could take you through the steps of a custom paint job.  The finished car will have chrome 1970 Cutlass 442 bumpers which were fitted prior to the paint job.  

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Review Held RainStar gloves

Back online after having to replace my laptop. Only so much I can do on an iPad so glad to have a proper computer again. At the risk of sounding like a Held Gloves fanboy – the Held RainStar gloves are truly the best gloves I have ever used and exceeded my expectations by a large margin. I have gone through a number of gloves, more than most people because I have that dermatitis issue. I need

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MOTORCYCLE MANIA! HOLIDAY SEASON SPECIALS FROM CRUISER CUSTOMIZING!

NOW IS THE TIME!  The Holiday Season is Here!  Don't forget about the motorcycle owner on your gift list!  Our affiliate, Customizing Cruisers, has the perfect accessories for any motorcycle enthusiast's tastes!  All kinds of accesories to fit any Christmas gift budget.  From stocking stuffers to full blown cruiser kits!  Don't miss out on these great Holiday deals and specials!

You can start by clicking on the Customizing Cruiser links here to check out their whole site!  Don't forget they also carry a full line of custom Honda accessories!

And, of course, there's also custom Yamaha AND Kawasaki accessories!  All at the same great prices you've come to know them for!

Cruiser Customizing has something for every motorcycle rider on your Christmas list.

Finding the perfect gift for your motorcycle riding friends is as easy as clicking your mouse.

For the Santa looking for something a little more cost effective, they have some great stocking stuffers available for you!  Try these gifts for your secret Santa gifts:  

                       

Yo'Mama Cruiser Clips (Pair) Price $14.95 Shop Now at CruiserCustomizing.com (Ends 11/15) Firstgear Warm and Safe Heated Jacket Liner. Your price $199.95. Shop Now at CruiserCustomizing.co Kuryakyn Curved Side Mount License Holder, ONLY $107.99! at CruiserCustomizing.com! Shop Now (ends 1 Hot Leathers Guardian Bells & Hot Bells: Skull Price $9.95 When You Shop Now at CruiserCustomizing.c There are soooooo many items to choose from, you'll be able to take care of ALL your cycle riding friends at one time!  But you have to hurry!  These deals won't last long!  Take care of that Christmas shopping now and make sure you won't have to deal with the long lines and parking mayhem that comes with waiting till the last minute to finish your shopping! Order your accessory items now from Customizing Cruisers and we'll throw in a 10% discount coupon for the installation!  That's right, LDJ will install all accessories purchased from Customizing Cruisers before 12/24/2011 at a 10% discount when it's time to get them installed!  You can even have them delivered here and we'll call you to make the appointment!  Don't want to spoil the unwrapping fun?  Just scan your receipt from Customizing Cruisers showing a purchase date of 12/24/2011 or before and we'll email you a 10% dicount coupon to include with your gifts! LDJ Auto Body and Custom Shop and Customizing Cruisers.....the perfect combination for a super Christmas this year! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR BIKER CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS!  HAVE A VERY SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY! Larry and Dee Blackman LDJ Auto Body and Custom Shop (813) 644-4497

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WELCOME ABOARD! A Big Welcome to Our Newest Affiliate!

It's Christmas Time again!  AND...we want to take a moment to introduce you to our newest affiliate! 

AutoSport Automotive

    Outfitters

These guys have got it all when it comes to automotive accessories! With the Christmas Holidays upon us right now....this is the time to take advantage of their awesome deals!  From floor mats, seat covers, car covers and so much more...AutoSport Automotive Outfitters will help you find the perfect gift for that special car enthusiast on your gift list!  If you're really having a hard time for the "someone who really does have everything", simply go to their site and click on "new outlet items" to see some truly unique items.

Of course, they also have the usual items, like electronic rear-view mirrors, all kinds of interior organizers, automotive stereo systems, electronics and navigation items and even clothing and personal items. 

Don't forget, they also carry actual "car parts" like oil filters and air filters at really great prices.

And lastly, make sure to check out the "WeatherTech Store", "Covercraft Store", "Thule and Yakima Stores" for greatly reduced prices on some of the most popular automotive brands out there!

WELCOME ABOARD AUTOSPORT!  AND...WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW SHOPPERS HERE AT LDJ NEWS!  TO ALL OF YOU A VERY SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!!

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Help Us Welcome Our Newest Affilliate! AND....Just In Time For Christmas!

It's Christmas Time again!  AND...we want to take a moment to introduce you to our newest affiliate! 

AutoSport Automotive Outfitters

These guys have got it all when it comes to automotive accessories! With the Christmas Holidays upon us right now....this is the time to take advantage of their awesome deals!  From floor mats, seat covers, car covers and so much more...AutoSport Automotive Outfitters will help you find the perfect gift for that special car enthusiast on your gift list!  If you're really having a hard time for the "someone who really does have everything", simply go to their site and click on "new outlet items" to see some truly unique items.

Of course, they also have the usual items, like electronic rear-view mirrors, all kinds of interior organizers, automotive stereo systems, electronics and navigation items and even clothing and personal items. 

Don't forget, they also carry actual "car parts" like oil filters and air filters at really great prices.

And lastly, make sure to check out the "WeatherTech Store", "Covercraft Store", "Thule and Yakima Stores" for greatly reduced prices on some of the most popular automotive brands out there!

WELCOME ABOARD AUTOSPORT!  AND...WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW SHOPPERS HERE AT LDJ NEWS!  TO ALL OF YOU A VERY SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!!

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