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« Reply #150 on: May 09, 2010, 21:15:58 pm » |
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Hi tom, You can use a peice of 3/4 round bar and a flat faced body hammer if you got one. Start on the flats first and then the corner. Go around 4-5 times and finish in the corners , It will pull everything tight when finishing in corners. and dont over hammer !!!!!!!!!!!! And thanks nico
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« Reply #151 on: May 10, 2010, 02:41:22 am » |
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Hey Danny ..Love your work...!!!........I have a question...Looking back on your fuel line what type of tubing did you user ...?...also did you buy your mounts or make them for your fuel line ..?
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« Reply #152 on: May 10, 2010, 05:01:07 am » |
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Hi kaferdog, I used stainless for both fuel and brake lines. I made all brackets with the rubber grommets, Someday when I get caught up I will be makeing them forsale. But that will be down the road a bit. and thanks for the nice feedback.
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« Reply #153 on: May 10, 2010, 05:33:49 am » |
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Hi kaferdog, I used stainless for both fuel and brake lines. I made all brackets with the rubber grommets, Someday when I get caught up I will be making them forsale. But that will be down the road a bit. and thanks for the nice feedback.
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« Reply #154 on: May 13, 2010, 15:43:07 pm » |
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Well after a little sanding, The shells finally painted
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« Reply #155 on: May 13, 2010, 15:44:22 pm » |
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« Reply #156 on: May 13, 2010, 16:23:33 pm » |
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« Reply #157 on: May 13, 2010, 17:31:00 pm » |
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« Reply #158 on: May 13, 2010, 17:45:29 pm » |
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great!!! beautiful job!!!
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« Reply #159 on: May 13, 2010, 18:12:31 pm » |
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You mean you can still paint?  I thought you had quit that bad habit! Seriously though, looks really great. Do you have a target date for completion? |
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« Reply #160 on: May 13, 2010, 20:08:16 pm » |
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Looks great Danny! Did Randy help you? Thanks lisa, Randy only paints blue cars. |
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« Reply #161 on: May 13, 2010, 20:09:36 pm » |
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Like it...! Thanks Gibber, I am glad its finnally done !!!! |
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« Reply #162 on: May 13, 2010, 20:16:31 pm » |
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You mean you can still paint? I thought you had quit that bad habit! Seriously though, looks really great. Do you have a target date for completion? Well I remember now why I try not to paint complete cars, I am SOOOOOOOOOO tired of sanding !!!! If everything goes right I would like to finish this project by classic week-end 2011. |
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« Reply #163 on: May 14, 2010, 12:43:02 pm » |
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DG ... Lookin' SWEET! That body would look great on my pan ... TxT |
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« Reply #164 on: May 14, 2010, 16:43:16 pm » |
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Thanks tom,
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« Reply #165 on: May 14, 2010, 20:08:45 pm » |
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Danny ..I'm so envious of your talent !...Right on !!!... |
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« Reply #166 on: May 15, 2010, 05:53:57 am » |
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So what color are you going to put over that white base coat? Just messing with ya Danny it looks outstanding!!! |
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« Reply #167 on: May 15, 2010, 05:59:02 am » |
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Thanks Danny.....your master at what you do ..! yea.....a master BATER! (I know, childish) sorry I couldn't resist. your work is simply amazing though, on a serious note. |
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« Reply #168 on: May 15, 2010, 16:31:34 pm » |
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Thanks Danny.....your master at what you do ..! yea.....a master BATER! (I know, childish) sorry I couldn't resist. your work is simply amazing though, on a serious note. You were right the first time jim. Thanks again and karl its getting the ruby red over the white , Must have been talking to ken HUH ! |
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« Reply #169 on: May 15, 2010, 16:37:03 pm » |
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Thanks Danny.....your master at what you do ..! yea.....a master BATER! (I know, childish) sorry I couldn't resist. your work is simply amazing though, on a serious note. You were right the first time jim. Thanks again and karl its getting the ruby red over the white , Must have been talking to ken HUH ! I thought Randy was painting it Blue  |
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« Reply #170 on: May 17, 2010, 19:27:56 pm » |
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Well I let it set as long as I could, So time to color sand. I started off by going around with a razor blade and shaved off any dust that landed in paint. (If you can feel it, You will see it !) Then I went around with 1000 grit and then 1500 grit. Here are the few things I used and water in bottle.
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« Reply #171 on: May 17, 2010, 19:29:26 pm » |
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Couple shots of finished paint after rubbing
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« Reply #172 on: May 17, 2010, 19:31:42 pm » |
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Ya call me crazy, I rubbed the dash and all jams, Well that I could get to.
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« Reply #173 on: May 17, 2010, 19:34:23 pm » |
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Big day for me, With all the wheel wells sprayed semi gloss black, I got the body back on the pan. Now the fun part bolting back together.
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« Reply #176 on: May 17, 2010, 20:24:01 pm » |
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You've got the cleanest shop I've ever seen...  Car looks shiny!! Stay focused Danny. Get 'er done |
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« Reply #177 on: May 17, 2010, 20:36:46 pm » |
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GREAT work Danny,I love it.
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« Reply #178 on: May 17, 2010, 20:41:03 pm » |
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That looks super cool ! Great job ! |
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« Reply #179 on: May 18, 2010, 01:08:11 am » |
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Looks pretty darn good!
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