Dedicated to the Promotion and Preservation of American Muscle Cars, Dealer built Supercars and COPO cars. |
|
|||||||
| Register | Album Gallery | Thread Gallery | FAQ | Community | Calendar | Become a Paid Member | Today's Posts | Search |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|
|
#2
05-11-2023, 10:25 PM
|
||||
|
||||
I'm down to 220 with another round to go and then I'll be spraying down the single stage sealer to protect the primer while I assemble and drive it later this summer. I'll sand that down in preparation for the final blocking when it's paint time after MCACN. Everything latches and closes with a gentle push. Very happy with it! Phew... enough! Time to get into mechanics!!   Cheers Dave 
|
| The Following 16 Users Say Thank You to A12pilot For This Useful Post: | ||
67 Nova Boy (11-16-2023), 69M22Z (05-11-2023), carnut4life (05-11-2023), Charley Lillard (05-14-2023), dykstra (05-12-2023), L78_Nova (05-12-2023), markinnaples (05-12-2023), mhurd (05-12-2023), mssl72 (05-12-2023), olredalert (05-12-2023), RPOLS3 (05-12-2023), SuperNovaSS (05-12-2023), Tenney (05-12-2023), Woj (05-14-2023), Xplantdad (05-12-2023), Z282NV (05-12-2023) | ||
|
#4
05-14-2023, 03:54 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Moving ahead, the body is almost all down to 320 so I'm almost ready to shoot the Papyrus White sealer coat. Meanwhile, I fitted the seats.
This required me to install the dash. I had to cut the tracks (too high) along with the backrest since the seats are way too high and protrude above the body. I cut and spliced the frame down so as you can see now, they only are slightly higher than the body including some compensation for the folding top and cover. Upholstery Shop will also cut the foam on the seat base down too. I can easily fit a 6' 5" person in the driver's seat. Plenty of headroom too! Cheers, Dave
|
| The Following 9 Users Say Thank You to A12pilot For This Useful Post: | ||
427 (05-15-2023), 67 Nova Boy (11-16-2023), big gear head (05-14-2023), dykstra (05-15-2023), L78_Nova (05-15-2023), markinnaples (05-15-2023), olredalert (05-15-2023), PeteLeathersac (05-14-2023), Z282NV (05-14-2023) | ||
|
#5
05-14-2023, 03:59 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
My tank is about done! Woohoo! I'll be headed up to Philly in the Mighty 310 to pick it up later this month or next. This was made by the gentleman who got me access to the 507 being restored so I could get detailed photos and measurements. He's an old skool coach builder who's incredible at his art. The goal is to have a part of the car made by everyone that has a hand and supported me through this build. I'm getting all verkelmpt here.... talk amongst yourselves. I'll give you a topic....Why do you park in the driveway and drive on the Parkway? Cheers Dave
|
| The Following 15 Users Say Thank You to A12pilot For This Useful Post: | ||
427 (05-15-2023), 67 Nova Boy (11-16-2023), Big Block Bill (05-15-2023), big gear head (05-14-2023), dykstra (05-15-2023), L78_Nova (05-15-2023), markinnaples (05-15-2023), mssl72 (05-15-2023), olredalert (05-15-2023), PeteLeathersac (05-14-2023), RPOLS3 (05-15-2023), Tenney (05-15-2023), Woj (05-15-2023), Xplantdad (05-15-2023), Z282NV (05-14-2023) | ||
|
#6
05-15-2023, 11:30 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
You could drop this car off in my garage the way it is now, and I wouldn't have the skills to finish it..........Keep up the good work, Dave.
|
| The Following User Says Thank You to TimG For This Useful Post: | ||
RPOLS3 (05-18-2023) | ||
|
#7
05-16-2023, 02:34 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
every time i look at this thread i am blown away by how it looks like a real car, while keeping in mind that it is being built by hand with limited high end tools, just pure talent
|
| The Following User Says Thank You to 67ssmn For This Useful Post: | ||
RPOLS3 (05-18-2023) | ||
|
#8
05-16-2023, 03:23 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Thank you guys. Very kind words!
 I can’t wait to get some interim color on it and start making progress on assembly. I’m “blocked” out!  In other news, I’ll be posting up how I “BMWized” the mighty Olds 215 shortly! That is, if FedEx can ever tell me WHERE my damn Knecht air clear is!!   Thanks again fellas. I appreciate the positive thoughts! Cheers Dave
|
| The Following 10 Users Say Thank You to A12pilot For This Useful Post: | ||
Big Block Bill (05-16-2023), dykstra (05-16-2023), L78_Nova (05-16-2023), markinnaples (05-16-2023), olredalert (05-16-2023), PeteLeathersac (05-16-2023), RPOLS3 (05-18-2023), Woj (05-17-2023), Xplantdad (05-16-2023), Z282NV (05-19-2023) | ||
|
#9
05-19-2023, 06:22 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
And here we are in flat Papyrus White!
 No gloss, as this isn't the final paint (and may not be the final color).  Now I can clean the shop head to toe and get ready for mechanical assembly! Cheers Dave
|
| The Following 11 Users Say Thank You to A12pilot For This Useful Post: | ||
67 Nova Boy (11-16-2023), 69M22Z (05-20-2023), big gear head (05-19-2023), Chazman (11-22-2023), dykstra (05-21-2023), L78_Nova (05-19-2023), markinnaples (05-22-2023), mssl72 (05-22-2023), Woj (05-20-2023), Xplantdad (05-19-2023), Z282NV (05-19-2023) | ||
|
#10
05-19-2023, 06:24 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
PS: this was sprayed outside in 10mph winds. Less bugs in this paint than in my Mustang sprayed in a booth!
|
| The Following User Says Thank You to A12pilot For This Useful Post: | ||
69M22Z (05-20-2023) | ||
|
|
|
Hybrid Mode
