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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #150 on: October 09, 2014 - 08:53:38 AM »
The K-frame, cleaned...



...primed...



...and painted!

Mickey



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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #151 on: October 14, 2014 - 08:58:52 PM »
After considering what I spent to get the K-frame blasted, I figured I could get a Harbor Freight cabinet and it would pay for itself.



My compressor was a little underpowered but I got nothing but time.



I'll have to send them through one more time before I put a finish on them.



Can't wait to see it all assembled.

Mickey



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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #152 on: October 31, 2014 - 06:56:24 PM »
Update from body guys.
Second prime.
Sanding door jambs for Paint.
Getting closer to being B5 True Blue again.

« Last Edit: November 12, 2014 - 10:29:17 AM by 'cudaCruiser »
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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #153 on: October 31, 2014 - 07:43:14 PM »
Looking great!  :2thumbs:
Brad
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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #154 on: October 31, 2014 - 09:07:30 PM »
Any plans to re-inforce your K member?
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #155 on: November 01, 2014 - 06:24:42 PM »
I didn't.
But I might after reading some things about stiffening the gearbox mount.
Mickey



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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #156 on: November 07, 2014 - 10:37:43 AM »
More paint!

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« Last Edit: November 12, 2014 - 10:30:03 AM by 'cudaCruiser »
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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #157 on: November 07, 2014 - 02:21:49 PM »
Looking good...almost like B7 in that picture though :thumbsup:
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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #158 on: November 07, 2014 - 07:32:33 PM »
Looking good...almost like B7 in that picture though :thumbsup:
:iagree:  Looking real good.  Might just be the pic but it sure looks darker than B5.  What kind of paint are you using?

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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #159 on: November 07, 2014 - 07:51:00 PM »
Looks great.

I love the smell of a freshly painted car.
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #160 on: November 08, 2014 - 03:11:35 PM »
Yeah it looks dark but I'm sure it's just the light.
Look back a couple of pages to see the color inside the car.
I won't get to see the car for another week when I get home.
Mickey



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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #161 on: November 08, 2014 - 05:39:30 PM »
 :wavingflag:I wish mine was that clean at the start! looks good!
:wavingflag:  Quit being offended by everything, I am sure you are doing something that upsets me, but I am not complaining about you!!! It is a free county get over yourself!

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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #162 on: November 18, 2014 - 09:17:32 PM »
Yep, it was just the light. Out in the sun...it's beautiful!  :2thumbs:

Mickey



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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #163 on: November 18, 2014 - 09:23:30 PM »
Stellar!!! B5 is one of the best colors to me. Congrats on a what looks like a well done job!  :ylsuper:  :bananasmi

 now the fun of re-assembly ......  :pullinghair:
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Re: My '72 B5 'cuda Project
« Reply #164 on: November 19, 2014 - 07:30:08 AM »
That turned out beautiful!!   :2thumbs: