PSlow's '72 Restomod Project
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Burning Brakes
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My wrists are absolutely killing me but I was bored so out to the car I went.
I spent some time marking up exactly where the scoop was going and then added a 1/2" inner flange so that I have a surface to bond it to.
After that it was back to the cutting wheel.
Lots of sanding the opening to ensure a perfect fit.
Other than that, it was a day of shopping since my hands completely gave out.
I ordered all my body supplies (filler, primer, paint, bonding agent, CSM, epoxy, plastic spreaders, etc) so we should be good to go once I get the body off.
I spent some time marking up exactly where the scoop was going and then added a 1/2" inner flange so that I have a surface to bond it to.
After that it was back to the cutting wheel.
Lots of sanding the opening to ensure a perfect fit.
Other than that, it was a day of shopping since my hands completely gave out.
I ordered all my body supplies (filler, primer, paint, bonding agent, CSM, epoxy, plastic spreaders, etc) so we should be good to go once I get the body off.
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Burning Brakes
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So far, so good =)
Thanks! It is coming along...
Haha! Well I do have saw horses but my doors are on them, plus bending over them to work wasn't doing my back any favors either.
Something tells me that this front crossmember is not just going to buff out :-p
Something tells me that this front crossmember is not just going to buff out :-p
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Burning Brakes
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Got the scoop bonded to the hood. Waiting on my fiberglass mat to take the next step which will be finishing off the opening in the front, adding a grille to that area, and further bonding the interior of the scoop to the hood to add strength and give it a more finished appearance.
Once that is all done, then the shaping can continue to get the scoop to seamlessly merge with the hood.
Once that is all done, then the shaping can continue to get the scoop to seamlessly merge with the hood.
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks all...been trying to get a little done each day, or at least as much as my wrists allow.
Last night my hands were hurting so I really couldn't do a lot so instead decided to try to do some refinishing of small parts. Sure, I can easily buy this stuff but I get a lot of enjoyment out of refinishing something that would otherwise be replaced.
I didn't get a 'before' picture but trust me this thing was a mess; corroded and all of the paint was a disaster. I started by removing all of the old paint and grime with a bath of simple green followed by rinsing and acetone. I then cleaned up the rough casting edges with some light sanding and deburring. Finally, metal cleaner and then metal polish and she is back to looking like new again! Not bad for a 46 year old part.
One more bath in acetone before painting!
While that is happening I am going to head out to the garage and continue with the 'body removal checklist'. I am about 90% of the way done...
Last night my hands were hurting so I really couldn't do a lot so instead decided to try to do some refinishing of small parts. Sure, I can easily buy this stuff but I get a lot of enjoyment out of refinishing something that would otherwise be replaced.
I didn't get a 'before' picture but trust me this thing was a mess; corroded and all of the paint was a disaster. I started by removing all of the old paint and grime with a bath of simple green followed by rinsing and acetone. I then cleaned up the rough casting edges with some light sanding and deburring. Finally, metal cleaner and then metal polish and she is back to looking like new again! Not bad for a 46 year old part.
One more bath in acetone before painting!
While that is happening I am going to head out to the garage and continue with the 'body removal checklist'. I am about 90% of the way done...
Last edited by PainfullySlow; May 10, 2018 at 11:28 AM.
