Finally Off to Paint

Two years into the project and the car is finally off to paint.
The engine, 302 small block, 11.5:1 compression, overbored .030", has been removed, repainted, fitted with new Edelbrock water pump, Edelbrock RPM intake, edelbrock fuel pump and Canton oil pan. It has been dressed up with Ford Racing valve covers and chrome dipstick tube.
The transmission, driveshaft, front and rear windows, bumpers, badges, chrome trim, entire interior, headliner, gas tank, front and rear valances, and hood were removed.
The front valance has been replaced with a Shelby style glass fiber item from Branda.
The hood has been replaced with a Shelby style glass fiber on steel frame from NPD and the rear valance has been replaced with a steel GT style item also from NPD.
The paintwork is to be Ford Sonic Blue with Ford Performance White Shelby stripes. The badges will not be replaced, neither will the antenna, the holes being welded shut.
So far the autobody shop have removed the doors, fenders and front sheet metal. The doors and hood have been aligned. Body work repairs will be carried out this week and hopefully the car will be painted next week.
Thanks for helping me get this far guys.

I agree the paint is very shiny on the sides, but the AZ sun has baked the clear coat off all the upper surfaces, hood, roof and trunk. Also I can't abide the color.
Both the valance from Branda and the hood from NPD were good pieces. The valance took a bit of fitting and doesn't perfectly match the joint at the fenders, but this is a 40 year old car after all. I couldn't use the stock harware for the valance to gravel shield fit as there wasn't enough flat land under the screws so I went with socket head cap screws instead. Hood was a nice piece and fit really well. It has a steel frame.

Some early shots I received today of the new paint .
The main color is Ford Sonic Blue to which will be added Ford Performance White Shelby stripes. Gives the car a whole new attitude.
Can't wait to see it tomorrow morning.

Nearly done...........