Package deal 73 Cuda

[farmboy70]

I'm sorry senator I have no recollection of making those statements

OK seriously , after using the metal prep and wiping it with water it leaves a odd colored coating of phophate. I like to sand it with 150 or 180 da paper to get a clean smooth surface then DPLF prime.  You should reclean with dx 330 and dx 394 after every step and before re spraying any product.
 For the  POR  ect, it can be sprayed or brushed on, just remember to be sure to cover all exposed skin as when this stuff dries it is permenate and has to wear off. I'll tell ya about the first time I used it and only covered  my face with a resporater, it left a nice ring of color every where else for a couple of days.!

[farmboy70]

Thought I 'd add a few pictures of the suspension. Been working on the engine and it is almost ready to paint. Seems like things are going slow right now but there is a lot of small parts to do. I may have some more progress pictures before the weekend is done.
Dave

[farmboy70]

Refinished the grill and installed it tonight. It's is not the best, it has a couple of small cracks but I think I will pick up one of the repops sometime later.
Dave

[74 340 4speed]

Wow!  I hope my 74 will turn out as nice as yours one day.  Its the same color combo.   Please keep posting up the pictures of your progress.  It helps give me that little extra inspiration, because I know how good my car can look when its finished! 

[Lunchbox]

Great looking front suspension  How did you get the cosmoline look?

Also when you say 150 da, what is the da mean?


Take it easy
Lunch

[mackschallenger]

farmboy the work you are doing looks awesome dont get overly obsessive finish it and drive it.I' ve gotten carried away on some of my stuff ,but You got just do what it takes to make you happy.

[mackschallenger]

Sorry I guess I didn't Really read all of the thread post Who am I to tell ya You are are to worried about what you are doing.Crank on.........

[farmboy70]

Great looking front suspension  How did you get the cosmoline look?

Also when you say 150 da, what is the da mean?


Take it easy
Lunch

The cosmoline coating is 6 to 7 coats of DX1791 acid etch primer, it go's on a milky yellow and dries to the brown finish in the pictures. After I assemble the new parts all the suspension is coated with a flat clear(dc3000+ flattting agent) .It holds up very well. My last car showed no signs of wear after 15000 miles.
DA =duel action sander.
Dave

[farmboy70]

Sorry I guess I didn't Really read all of the thread post Who am I to tell ya You are are to worried about what you are doing.Crank on.........

No problem I'm not worried ,just runin' out of steam !

[farmboy70]

Wow!  I hope my 74 will turn out as nice as yours one day.  Its the same color combo.   Please keep posting up the pictures of your progress.  It helps give me that little extra inspiration, because I know how good my car can look when its finished! 

Both cars look like they could have been twins.

[IMNCARN82]

 Dave, you make me want to rip my car apart.   

[71_340Challenger]

Awesome progress.  I just wish I had an ounce of the talent of you and could do the same quality work on my own. Keep up the good work and keep the pictures coming.

[farmboy70]

Thanks everyone for the encourgagement!
Here are the pictures of the trans and rear axle center section. Didn't get engine painted, I forgot to order hose clamps
Hope to have all this stuff installed next week.
Dave

[Lunchbox]

Looks great  nice details.

[vinb]

Are you sure your not at the Hamtramck assembly plant , unbeliveable. Your cruisin now!!!!