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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #375 on: November 30, 2010 - 12:35:27 AM »
The hood looks like it's coming along nicely!!!  Bummer about the Shaker ring...  Any ideas on how you are going to get it to lay flat???

Sean


It'll lay flat Sean. Just in that picture, its un bolted and just laying in the holes it goes into. The issue with them is the edgework where it sits flush into the recessed hood area. Very uneven and just not very accurately made. Here's a pic before I first started working on it on its first test fit.

See the back? It doesn't match but the front one does.


Look at the edge. Very un-even and crusty areas.




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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #376 on: December 01, 2010 - 11:38:00 AM »
Yeah, I see what you're saying.  I have no doubts you'll get it to sit right.  Looks like it will take a little doing though.

Sean

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #377 on: December 01, 2010 - 09:31:16 PM »
Damn shoulder operation... well, let's see if we can hit the rear frame rails, frame connectors and forward struts done after christmas... i bet there's still chill weather to come ( I heard that this is projected to be the coldest winter in 100 years!!!).. so prepare yourself to hit your knuckles into hackest job ever  :jumping:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #378 on: December 02, 2010 - 11:56:04 AM »
Mike, That's looking really good.  :2thumbs:

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #379 on: January 16, 2011 - 09:13:01 PM »
After almost 2 months of cold, soggy weather, I got a break this week end to work on the body some more. My car was a sight for sore eyes as I missed working on it.

Today did some final touch ups on the bodyline and blocked it with 180.

Its very close to being presentable now on the passenger side to send to the bodyshop. After 180 block, I threw another primer. 




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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #380 on: January 16, 2011 - 09:24:19 PM »
thats looking good ,,nice work  :2thumbs:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #381 on: January 16, 2011 - 10:24:32 PM »
What do you mean send it to the bodyshop? You have done so well so far why would you send it anywhere at this point? You worried about spraying at home or is it just for the final blocking out? It looks great!

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« Reply #382 on: January 17, 2011 - 12:15:53 AM »
What do you mean send it to the bodyshop? You have done so well so far why would you send it anywhere at this point? You worried about spraying at home or is it just for the final blocking out? It looks great!

G

Thanks,

I just want to have them re double check the bodylines down the middle one more time. I'll have them do the final blocking after 320 that I'll do before they get it. Then paint.

I shouldn't spray at home.
It's a populated area. I don't want to get busted. Big fines in CA if caught.
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #383 on: January 17, 2011 - 05:15:05 PM »
  :cheers:looks good from my angle.   funny im doing my resto in reverse . :2thumbs:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #384 on: January 17, 2011 - 06:04:02 PM »
TC-
Looking really good.  :cheers:
Is the shell ready for paint?
Being a '71, I'm looking forward for the paint postion of your project
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #385 on: January 17, 2011 - 06:15:26 PM »
Mike, I just finished my first paint job and theres somethings I want to go over in great detail with you.... I'll PM you my phone number.  Give me a call.
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #386 on: January 17, 2011 - 09:55:41 PM »
TC-
Looking really good.  :cheers:
Is the shell ready for paint?
Being a '71, I'm looking forward for the paint postion of your project
Ron

It's got a ways to go Ron. I know everything this car has been thru in its life. Right now I'm putting all my efforts on the sides then the trunk and hood last. The way it sits right now I could take to a body shop and let them finish it. I don't want to really go that route. I want the satisfaction saying..."I did it" 

What I learned about doing your own bodywork is this: Once you start, don't let up. I say this because this 2 month break working on it because of the weather, has me almost trying to pick up on the momentum I had going. What happens is you think you have it perfect then you find small descrepancies later you forgot about because of the time gone by. Almost like having to start all over again. 

 I do know a place to rent a booth near me. But it would have to have everything done over a week-end or a 3 day holiday week-end. I would need someone to help with that much to do. That's an option to look into when it gets closer to paint time.

Got off the phone with you CODY.
Please send me the link about the sprayer. Thanks for the pointers.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #387 on: January 17, 2011 - 10:21:42 PM »
Mike, Looking great  :2thumbs:

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« Reply #388 on: January 18, 2011 - 02:32:09 AM »
It was great talking to you Mike.  You will have your car in paint in no time flat!  I'm sure it will look great too!

Here's the sprayer I use for the Wax & Grease remover (the Viton 50100)....

http://www.fbs-online.com/pdf_files/Catalogue2008_Sprayers.pdf

Keep up the great work!
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« Reply #389 on: January 31, 2011 - 10:58:28 AM »
Okay Mike,

New question. With the 5 star, when you sprayed it as a filler and not a sealer (ie 4:1 not 4:1:2) what size nozzle were you using or did you thin it out just a little for better flow?

Let me know when you get a moment.

G