01/11/2026
Being given the opportunity to detail just about any car is a privilege in itself, but opportunities like this are something else. Being able to contribute some of the final touches to a build that’s been 15+ years in the making is something that genuinely feels pretty special.
Straight gloss black over pearl white ‘77 LX Torana Hatch, featuring a 355 stroker, Turbo 700 and 9-inch rear end 👌
I was entrusted with the privilege of performing its first-ever detail in preparation for, hopefully, its first outing at Bright Rod Run ‘26 next week.
Given the limited time available, the car underwent a multi-stage sanding and paint correction process, targeting the heavy orange peel and texture across the upper 50% of the vehicle (for now). There’s still more to be done in that department, but it’s a pretty satisfying start.
The interior and engine bay also received some attention to bring everything together.
Huge props to everyone involved in bringing this build together, and hats off to the owner for sticking with it through all the blood, sweat, money and s**t that goes into a resto 😬