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82firebird
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Great progress guys! We can't wait to see her in person next week.
Great progress guys! We can't wait to see her in person next week.
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Ive said it many times. But you probably dont realize what posting up threads like this does for people.. For example, many home enthusiast may have never tackled cutting everything and re doing so things would fit.. Probably look for another hinge etc.. This shows how custom work is truly performed and that the only limitations are what exist in our minds.. Outstanding work guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
I'm sorry for not updating before this.
The aftermarket fenders did not match the doors so Brian welded and than ground it down to get a better fit
The aftermarket fenders did not match the doors so Brian welded and than ground it down to get a better fit
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
After Lauren had a lot of sleepless nights she decided to use the hood I had for my Eleanor project.
I sprayed two coats of Slick Sand after epoxy priming and some body work
More block sanding
Two more coats of Slick Sand
Lauren missed Eleanor so when she was down here she decided to block sand the hood.
I sprayed two coats of Slick Sand after epoxy priming and some body work
More block sanding
Two more coats of Slick Sand
Lauren missed Eleanor so when she was down here she decided to block sand the hood.
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
Lauren and Aaron did not like the gap around the gas filler so I tightened it up.
I added a little filler and used a Tupperware B canister since it was about the same size as the gas cap as a sanding block
I added a little filler and used a Tupperware B canister since it was about the same size as the gas cap as a sanding block
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Senile Old Fart
Was a paint color/code ever decided on ?
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
Senile Old Fart;17773 said:
Pro Spray pepper gray and black from Chad.
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
I finished block sanding the hood today and sprayed 2 coats of SPI gray epoxy primer.
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
I did not like the way the flares did not follow the shape of the wheel opening in the fender
I cut and than clamped it to the fender and when I had the shape I wanted I added a layer of fiberglass to the outside. Once it set up I removed it and added a couple of layers on the inside.
I cut and than clamped it to the fender and when I had the shape I wanted I added a layer of fiberglass to the outside. Once it set up I removed it and added a couple of layers on the inside.
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Senile Old Fart
are the last set of pictures in the correct build thread?
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
Senile Old Fart;18032 said:
Yes the original fenders had a lot of patches and also rust so the owner bought new fenders and the flares and rockers are from two different companies.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
What are those flares and rockers made out of? Looks like plastic in the pictures.
Do you apply fiberglass matting over all the seams to prevent cracking?
Do you apply fiberglass matting over all the seams to prevent cracking?
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
[QUOTE='68 Coronet R/T;18048]What are those flares and rockers made out of? Looks like plastic in the pictures.
Do you apply fiberglass matting over all the seams to prevent cracking?[/QUOTE]
They are made from fiberglass and I will bond them to fender but use fiberglass between the flare and rocker.
Do you apply fiberglass matting over all the seams to prevent cracking?[/QUOTE]
They are made from fiberglass and I will bond them to fender but use fiberglass between the flare and rocker.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Got it thanks!
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C10chas
Looks like a pia, but I bet it looks mint when you finish it Rusty.
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Teaching threads. Rusty and Brian are great at teaching by sharing with us. I personally learn allot following their threads!!