Always nice to see updates on this!!
Always nice to see updates on this!!
Yes!
Can't wait to see it in one color, even if it is just primer.
In reply to Piguin :
Me too!
First coat of primer. Took a whole gallon, so I need to grab some more. I thought it would go farther than it did.
Nice!!
What is the primer you are shooting?
In reply to NOHOME :
It's USC Polyester High build Primer / Surfacer.
Looking good!
Can't remember what color you chose, but I think I'll be pleasantly surprised with your choice.
In reply to Piguin :
I haven't said yet, but I have already bought the paint.
Sanded and shot coats 2 & 3. Looks the same in the photos, but it's much gooderer!
Shot Harbor Freight Bedliner on the inside surfaces.
All one color! (Ignore the panel gaps. The panels are just hanging in place!)
Looks great! Can't wait to see it with paint!
In reply to TurboFource :
So close , yet so far! I've got a ton of block sanding to do, and probably at. Least one more coat of high build primer.
Panel gaps are smaller than a Tesla.
Looking gooooood!
Tons of work left, but I can't resist playing with some details. Since the chassis is an automatic, I'm trying to make it look more like a manual without actually making it a manual. Off comes the 80's "T" handle and on goes a wooden knob.
Body panels are in their final location. Clam shell Quick Latches are in place. Envisioning the roll hoop.
That looks like it was a lot of sanding. Lucky for you, you are into small cars!
In reply to NOHOME :
No kidding! I look at some of the big old sheet metal in older cars and think that I wouldn't even want to wash it, let alone do the bodywork!
When the time comes don't do windshield like this.......
In reply to DeadSkunk (Warren) :
Totally agree! The rest I don't mind.
Starting to figure out the bracket to hold the bottom of the windscreen. Any suggestions?
In reply to Sofa King :
Take a look at what AxeHealey did on his car:
I'd try and duplicate something like that. Here's a link to his build.
In reply to Indy - Guy :
Yes. That is very much like what I have in mind. My challenge is how to attach it to the body. Do I put tabs on the piece that I've started with, or a second strip that follows the contour of the windscreen and the contour of the hood. If I do tabs do I put them in front or behind the frame. Mount the Lexan in front of or behind the bracket? Etc, Etc.
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