Thread: Followed Me Home, '33 Build
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04-23-2013 08:58 AM #1
44 days til the BBQ Roger.When I get to where I was goin, I forgot why I went there>
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04-23-2013 10:42 AM #2
Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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04-23-2013 09:20 AM #3
I love the way that thing looks!1966 Chevy Bel Air, 2 door post, 355/TH350
1967 Ford Galaxie 500, convertible, 289/3 speed
1973 Plymouth Road Runner, 400/A833
1981 Chevy K20, 350/TH400
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04-23-2013 10:45 AM #4
Keep on plugging Roger! When your done, we'll bring our paint work to you!" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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04-23-2013 02:13 PM #5
Stovens right! I'll sign-up to paint mine there!!
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04-23-2013 02:25 PM #6
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04-23-2013 04:40 PM #7
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04-29-2013 10:46 AM #8
Been busy, but not moving as fast as I'd like. Got the spray space buttoned up and power washed.
I decided to see how it does using the gable fan that's already installed for the priming step, and if I need the furnace blower I can get it hooked up pretty quick using my long 220V extension for the welder. When I closed everything up I found that I was sucking huge quantities of air in the soffits so I buttoned them up, too:
Got the car in and have the initial blocking nearly done, mainly giving some tooth for the primer to bite:
This morning I banged together a couple of sawhorses (can't believe I didn't have a single sawhorse!!) to hold the splash aprons:
Then whipped up a stand for the grill surround:
After a quick sandwich I need to figure out a support for the hood, and then head into town to pick up my primer and paint. Still have a few spots that have a bit too much shine, and then it's a final wash and getting things masked, covered, and ready for a final cleanup and some primer!!Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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04-29-2013 02:07 PM #9
WooHoo! Getting close now! I'll be curious if you find when you're painting the lower sides of the body & doors, if it isn't a bit dark.
It was for me when I did mine. All my lighting was overhead. Curious if you find it the same as your setup looks similar to what I did.
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04-29-2013 02:43 PM #10
I do have a portable light bar, visible in the background of the first picture in post 274 above, which has two quartz halogen bulbs. I plan to have it in the back, bouncing off the floor. Don't know that it will do the trick, but it cannot hurt. I did get a stand banged together for the hood, but too late to get into town before they close today so it will be tomorrow mornings trip.
From the front:
From the rear:
The stand:
Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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04-29-2013 03:02 PM #11
Was the stand built from left over lumber from the railng project?
My "theory" on the light "bouncing" is this (from my experience only) right alongside the car the overspray lands on the floor so as your working from the top down, the floors finish becomes flat and you end up with little to no lighting.
I don't want to be a pest about this, I'm just curious if experience the same thing. SO you can tell me flip off if you want to!
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04-29-2013 03:39 PM #12
Yep, recycled deck railings that got replaced with metal. Didn't see the need to cut up new lumber for temporary stands, as expensive as a 2x4 is these days
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I appreciate the input, and I expect you're right about the bounce. My floor still has black over spray from the chassis & under side components. I had thought about a couple of florescent fixtures mounted vertical on the sides, but had not gone there yet. I'll see how it does spraying primer, and if needed I can pretty easily hang some lights and run extension cords temporarily.Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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04-29-2013 03:48 PM #13
Vertical mounted lights do a ton of good when it comes to seeing down the sides when you're painting, that'd get my vote for a most excellent plan!!!!!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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05-01-2013 06:31 AM #14
Ya paintin yet Roger?
The BBQ is gettin closer !!!!!!!!!!!!!When I get to where I was goin, I forgot why I went there>
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05-01-2013 08:00 PM #15
Yeah Roger you have my attention !!
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Ditto on the model kits! My best were lost when the Hobby Shop burned under suspicious circumstances....
How did you get hooked on cars?