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« on: February 15, 2015, 22:27:22 pm »

So....   Lots going on right now!

My wife Tammy and I rent out industrial units,  one of them, CMB (car motor bodies) has been a tenant of ours for about 15 years but, and this is the shortened version, the old boy owner is having to pack in, and without boring you all with the ins and outs of it, we're taking it on.
The guys there do great work.... I did all the bodywork & prep on my VW and the Mustang and they laid on the topcoats..... We'll be looking to expand their horizons a little... And it needs a fresh outlook and rebranding, but there's a core of great customers & contracts. hence keeping it as CMB,  but altering it slightly.

Here's a reminder of some finished paintwork...




And what's going to be going in soon for the Custom Motor Bodies treatment....
The Kid-Dean squareback.
Many Thanks Russell!   Can't wait to get into it... Seems like a simple job to get it looking it's best once more..





We're in West Heath, South Birmingham,  we'll be taking over in a few weeks.... I'll keep you posted, maybe in the summer we'll have some open evening type do's....

Thanks all...... Jick
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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2015, 22:31:21 pm »

Very Cool
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2015, 22:36:50 pm »

Also, due to other developments I now know what to do with the super-solid and pretty damn straight 66 bus that Zach sold me!
I've been getting on it over the last week, welding up the bullet holes etc, picked up the cab floor repair pieces today at Dubfreeze, so I'm working hard getting it prepped for paint ASAP.
I think you'll all dig it when you see where I'm headed with it!




More progress shots coming tomorrow...



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« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2015, 12:25:56 pm »

Good luck with the new venture Jick!
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« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2015, 14:22:24 pm »

Also, due to other developments I now know what to do with the super-solid and pretty damn straight 66 bus that Zach sold me!
I've been getting on it over the last week, welding up the bullet holes etc, picked up the cab floor repair pieces today at Dubfreeze, so I'm working hard getting it prepped for paint ASAP.
I think you'll all dig it when you see where I'm headed with it!


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« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2015, 15:04:31 pm »

Looks so much better with that huge hole closed up! I was planning on doing that myself but had far too much on my plate.

Really looking forward to the finished product!
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« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2015, 17:50:03 pm »

Nice one Jick, sounds like an exciting new venture
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« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2015, 19:19:40 pm »

Thanks guys.... It's gonna be interesting for sure!

I'll keep you all posted.....
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« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2015, 00:06:24 am »

Good luck, all the best with the new venture.
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« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2015, 07:31:41 am »

How we found it...




Any more progress??
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« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2015, 23:59:10 pm »

I've always liked that chopped Squareback that Kid Dean did. I didn't know it went to the UK!
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« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2015, 02:04:35 am »

Hmmm I think I might have some work for you guys on the 68 Wink Smiley

From what I gather Rob's 67 is already in da werks Wink

this is amazing news.... Congrats dude  Smiley
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« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2015, 21:55:15 pm »

Thanks Lee..... Maybe I'll see you at Volksworld tomorrow?

Cheers...

James 
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« Reply #13 on: March 28, 2015, 05:44:16 am »

Thanks Lee..... Maybe I'll see you at Volksworld tomorrow?

Cheers...

James 

Just sunday I think but MAYBE..... I let you know Smiley
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« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2015, 11:57:00 am »

A few snapshots of what's going down at CMB.....



We've just painted an old Escort van for a customer...
It's had a very light rub with 2000 & a quick polish......



Another gratuitous shot of the Mustang......

Robs 67 project is well underway....





Getting it back to clean/shiny metal and etch priming as we go....
Weather is dreadful at the moment and we don't want it laying around bare...




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« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2015, 12:07:02 pm »

Getting the trunk all cleaned up & prepped






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« Reply #16 on: March 29, 2015, 19:10:09 pm »

New arrival this afternoon!

23 window Samba my good friend Sam has been restoring over the last 6 months or so for a customer..... Most of the metalwork is done, he's just had it Sodablasted and primed..... He'll do all the filler & prep work and we'll paint it....




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« Reply #17 on: June 02, 2015, 00:27:23 am »

So when can I book in the old Norwegian "Drosje" ??  Wink Smiley
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« Reply #18 on: June 04, 2015, 21:55:19 pm »




Whenever you're ready dude..... But be warned.... This kinda quality ain't cheap!😎
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Whenever you're ready dude..... But be warned.... This kinda quality ain't cheap!😎

Wooow! Awesome job dude  Cool
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« Reply #20 on: June 04, 2015, 22:12:43 pm »

Thanks dude!

Rob-the-Manx's 67 beetle is nearly ready for final paint....we're very happy with how straight it's looking mid-way through the final round of block sanding!



Better photos coming soon Rob, I promise!  Cheesy
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« Reply #21 on: June 04, 2015, 22:20:31 pm »

is that the 23 window samba?
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« Reply #22 on: June 04, 2015, 22:25:33 pm »

It is Mike...I'll get some photos of the underside tomorrow...
I've been too busy/stressed to think about updating on here recently! Haha

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« Reply #23 on: June 05, 2015, 07:54:15 am »

Oh man , I can't wait !

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« Reply #24 on: June 06, 2015, 08:11:46 am »

that looks amazing work  Cool
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« Reply #25 on: September 09, 2015, 19:33:41 pm »





So we've been kind of busy..... But I'm going to be posting a few shots of some of the more interesting things we've been doing over the last few months....
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« Reply #27 on: September 09, 2015, 21:09:55 pm »

Really awesome work dude !
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« Reply #28 on: September 09, 2015, 21:55:44 pm »

Hoes that bus coming?
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« Reply #29 on: September 10, 2015, 10:31:28 am »

Who's doing the freak dots , lace work and candy ? Is that you or your sprayer at the shop ?
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