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Originally Posted by Stovebolter

Wonder if we'll be able to pick on you much longer Dave. Ford is still going strong.

Heck. I may turn from the dark side sooner than I think. My wife has found a 67 Fastback and said she IS buying it. Now if I can just figure out how to get this emblem on the hood.

Yup, we'll get you converted, even if it's just one at a time!!! As for the chebbie emblem,,,, don't even ask me to tell you where to put it!!

Okay Bobby, just for you.........

Got done with the headers on the Plymouth some time ago, but had the front sheetmetal back on the car before I remembered to take any pics.... So here they are, 1 5/8" primaries with a 3 1/2" collector, then a 2 1/2" exhaust system with H pipe and megs on the end.... Going to take the engine and tranny out, fit the front sheetmetal and doors for the final time, then take it apart and start the body work and finishing the frame welds and prepping it for paint....

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Okay Bobby, just for you.........

Bob you know you are making it harder on me . That is sweet and has just the right look .

Stovebolter you just missed this rare one I sold in September would have been a great ride for her . 390 4spd car No bow tie on hood just FORD

http://rides.webshots.com/video/3059...02070080zdnWMM


Dave I cant wait my self . Going to jump on 31 and get it going for the funds . That way there is no waiting on what I need .

Amazing!!! Actually got something accomplished today! Took the front sheetmetal and the engine and trans out of the Plymouth. Got to fit the fenders and the hood on the car one more time and make the necessary adjustments, then final fit the coilovers and the rest of the rear suspension and finish up the brake pedal and linkage to the booster and master cylinder. A few other little things to tweak and tune, then it'll be time to put the body on the rotissierie and get it ready for paint...

Came home and ate, had a little ambition left so I went out in the garage to fit and tack the other frame tie into the 'maro....

Some days, things do actually go right!!!!!!

Paint done some assembly required.

The coupe is lookin' good!!!! Should be done soon, huh???

Looks great Who me! Purple done right always stands out. It's a tough color to pick the right shade or tone? I really like the color you chose.

Shwew! Finally figured out how to get trim off the El Camino. They clipped and glued it in. Real bugger. Actually got it off without damaging a thing. Now we're trying to decide if we need a new windshield now before paint.

Nearly have the cowl hood finished. Went with a metal weld on 2 1/4 cowl verses buying one already done. They only stamp a 4" cowl for the 65's and thats just a bit too tall for my liking. Man I love that Dynatron Poly-Grip. Goes on smooth as butter and sands reeaaal easy. Should have the hood ready for high fill in the next couple days. I'll try to get some pics.

Now its time to go through the PPG site. Seems like I remember someone saying they have a clear coat now that goes over single stage. Anyone? What I'm hoping for is the ease of making a good wet coat....waiting a few days.....then ultra fining (wet sand).....and a couple coats of clear over top for a deep gloss. Similar to the HOK stuff.....only in PPG. I know in the past the single stage PPG wouldnt accept top coats without the clear yellowing or hazing. Anyone?

My son is now figuring out the harsh reality of having a classic car that needs a makeover. LOL's. He spend the weekend with his buds while I sanded away at the hood. Woke him up this morning at 6 and told him it was time for him to earn his car. Told him to strip the entire car. "What......the whole car dad?" LOL's. The car has a lot of deep checking so we have to strip the biggest part of the car. Man that paint is hard to get off. It melts to the disks and just smears. At this time I'm using a high speed metal grinder/grinding disc to to get close to the metal without getting metal hot. Then taking it down to the metal with a 4" fiber wheel for paint and rust remover. Seems to be the fastest way without getting the metal too hot. Tried the razor blade......broke two in a matter of minutes.

Hope everyone is enjoying their projects.

Dave G

Dave,
My oldest son was the same way with his 69 Chevy truck. I couldn't get him to do squat on it until it was almost done and he could start to visualize the finished product. My youngest son has been much better about helping on his car.

I've got a paint question; We're going to paint my son's 94 Firebird and I'm wondering how to address the plastic nosepiece. There's a lot of cracking in the paint on this part. How do I prep this to paint it so that doesn't come back? Is there any special way to sand these plastic pieces so as not to mess them up? Anything you have to add to the primer and paint for flexing?

Who me coupe is looking good , If I remember that is like a root beer color right .

Bobby from the pictures he posted it looks more like a Grape Neehi

Well it could be grape , Thought I seen some brown though May have been the beverage .

firing engine this weekend

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Who me coupe is looking good , If I remember that is like a root beer color right .

Chryl. Black Cherry.