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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #465 on: August 28, 2011 - 09:38:33 AM »
    Quote from: C O D Y on August 28, 2011 - 12:32:22 AM
    Can't wait to see it painted!   :clapping:

     :iagree:   :jumping:
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    Brad
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    Offline EB3-GranCoupe

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #466 on: August 28, 2011 - 01:23:26 PM »
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    Quote from: C O D Y on Today at 12:32:22 AM
    Can't wait to see it painted!   

       

     :iagree:  are you still sticking with GB2?
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #467 on: August 28, 2011 - 10:28:24 PM »
    Quote from: EB3-GranCoupe on August 28, 2011 - 01:23:26 PM
    :iagree:  are you still sticking with GB2?


    Yes I am.

    BTW, here are my tags.
    What is the 37 in the upper corner? Inspection?


    « Last Edit: November 16, 2014 - 04:19:45 PM by Topcat »
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #468 on: August 28, 2011 - 10:29:36 PM »
    yes, inspector mark.
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    Offline larry4406

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #469 on: September 11, 2011 - 06:22:42 AM »
    Top cat - what paint and prep process did you go through before you put your frame connectors on?  I am thinking blast the underside of the floor pan and cross remembers and inside of connectors, prime all surfaces (what do you recommend), then remove primer (or mask) it from the areas to be welded.  The weld thru primers seem to be for lap type joints vs the connector welds which are essentially 90 degrees.  Whatever is applied will seem to me to burn off during the welding process.
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #470 on: September 11, 2011 - 08:09:40 AM »
    Quote from: larry4406 on September 11, 2011 - 06:22:42 AM
    Top cat - what paint and prep process did you go through before you put your frame connectors on?  I am thinking blast the underside of the floor pan and cross remembers and inside of connectors, prime all surfaces (what do you recommend), then remove primer (or mask) it from the areas to be welded.  The weld thru primers seem to be for lap type joints vs the connector welds which are essentially 90 degrees.  Whatever is applied will seem to me to burn off during the welding process.


    I didn't do any prep type work before putting them on. Just sanded. Car is a very rust free body. I did coat the inside of the frame connectors with Rust Bullet. Keep that stuff at least 1 inch away from welding. I don't care much for weld primer myself.



    « Last Edit: November 16, 2014 - 04:18:26 PM by Topcat »
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    Offline chevyconvert

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #471 on: September 16, 2011 - 11:56:30 PM »
    found it....I got some readin' to do :bricks1:
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #472 on: September 17, 2011 - 11:11:43 PM »
    Check out my new wheels!!   :biggrin:

    She's ready for the trailer now to take to the paint booth.

    I have a full size trailer.

    Nobody to help me load it onto the trailer to take to the paint booth.
    I could just call my painter and have him get it.

    It was actually something I looked forward to doing myself.
    ...Cruising down the Highway early in the morning with a cup of Java. Cuda ready to paint.





    « Last Edit: November 16, 2014 - 04:16:46 PM by Topcat »
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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #473 on: September 18, 2011 - 05:05:45 PM »
    Looks great.  Only better is cruising home after the paint job with a cup of Java. :2thumbs:
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

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    Offline johns cuda shop

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #474 on: September 19, 2011 - 07:21:25 AM »
    All that hard work will pay off once the car is painted, Its always rewarding time during the restoration, it ranks up there with starting the engine for the first time or bringing your new project car home. Awesome!!! keep us posted
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    Offline burdar

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #475 on: September 19, 2011 - 09:00:06 AM »
    Have you moved the car around on those 4" casters yet?  Hopefully they will work OK for you.  I originally had 4" casters on my body stands but the car was a PITA to move.  I redid my stands with 8" casters so the car should move around much nicer.

    Can't wait to see the car in paint.  You'll be happy with the color you chose.
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #476 on: September 19, 2011 - 10:13:24 AM »
    Yeah, it moves around. Not very well on those bricks though.
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #477 on: September 20, 2011 - 11:26:42 PM »
     :bigsmile: Great to hear your 71 leaves for its B2 paint soon buddy :2thumbs: :jumping: :wave:
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #478 on: September 23, 2011 - 07:46:54 PM »
    Quote from: hemiken on September 20, 2011 - 11:26:42 PM
    :bigsmile: Great to hear your 71 leaves for its B2 paint soon buddy :2thumbs: :jumping: :wave:


    thanks Kenny!

    Cuda left today.  :bigshades:

    Tomorrow I'll be trucking in the rotisserie over to them.




    « Last Edit: November 16, 2014 - 04:14:21 PM by Topcat »
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

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    Re: Work has begun...Topcat
    « Reply #479 on: September 23, 2011 - 09:35:20 PM »
     :wow: Mike,

    Great to see it is on its way old mate :2thumbs: bet the neighbors are thinking you may have sold it, to there surprise it will be back in full color and then they will either Love or Hate the rumble of that Hemi when it fires to life :scared: :smilielol: :bigsmile: :cooldancing:

     :wave:
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