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Time for a little update - We have moved to a new location northwest of Houston in Mongomery and have just (mostly) completed a new shop.  In addition to vapor blasting, I also now offer tumbling, as well as small component restoration work. 

Please check out the new website when you have time.

https://www.houstonvaporblasting.com/

I had to quit looking after seeing the work on the frame rails in photo 232.

Sad to hear, did a fair bit of business with George and Randy in the late 80s. Good people.

What is the year on the Texas title? 2025?

Yes, the title is 2023. Texas tried to make it easier to title replica/assembled vehicles, but they didn't bother to inform anyone at the regional offices that you are required to take the stack of paperwork to.

We just listed our Viking Blue Superformance 289 Cobra on BringaTrailer in case anyone might be interested in such a thing.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/superformance-mkii-cobra-replica/

Hey Bobby, just wondering how this process would work on valve covers or intakes and any cast aluminum piece that had been previously bead blasted?

On diecast parts like CJ valve covers, distributor housing, and fuel pumps it depends on how rough the previous blasting was and what media was used. If glass beads were used, the colors and sheen can be restored, but the surface will not be quite as smooth as when new. Previous blasting on rough surfaces like intake manifolds doesn't hurt anything.

Anybody see this in person?

I did. Nice car with a older restoration that was really showing its age.

Price range?

$75-175,000

Yes, watched them both. Lack of transparency from one seller and lack of response from the other did those in for me.

Thanks, I did call and leave a message for Bret this morning.

Looking for a good '66 GT350 project or maybe a good driver quality car. Perhaps you have been holding onto one for a while with plans to restore it but realize that you're never going to get to it.

Thanks.

Am I the only one who finds the irony funny that all but one guy have increased their post count in this thread?

The backup light front turn signals are indeed a nice touch. Inboard or outboard driving lights? No, that's a '67 thing, this car has underboards.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/445-powered-era-427-roadster/

Thanks Royce. My dad was in the car business from the 50s until he passed away in 1993. He backed up every car he sold with a warranty, so that meant he never bought auction cars and instilled in me to avoid them like the plague. That said, sometimes a car you like is at an auction, so you have no choice if you want to buy it. Your advice is spot on though, whether it's a late model car or a collector car. Much, much more that can be wrong with an old car as we all know. I will certainly give it a thorough inspection in person if I decide to pursue it.