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Jun 7, 2007 | 07:20 PM

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alz

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I've rented a small unit at a do-it-all rental shop. Was like $15 for the day. Just had to purchase the sand (medium) at Sears.

Jun 7, 2007 | 07:28 PM

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OK.... I'm not sure how good these pictures are, but here goes the first coat on my 306HO.

Jun 8, 2007 | 02:35 AM

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FWIW, I'm going to put about 2-3 more coats on.

Jun 8, 2007 | 02:40 AM

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Skandocious

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Looks good already man. Good work.

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Jun 8, 2007 | 03:49 AM

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http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/g...01/uni007a.jpg
This is what I use!!! One sweet little device! You could do the covers and pan in under 20 minutes...
Maybe 30...
Your stuff is looking good though!
Brent

Jun 8, 2007 | 04:46 AM

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http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/uni007a.jpg
This is what I use!!! One sweet little device! You could do the covers and pan in under 20 minutes...
Maybe 30...
Your stuff is looking good though!
Brent

I wish I had one of those when I did all this work! I spent all day yesterday sanding and grinding.

Jun 8, 2007 | 07:55 AM

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Well you know for future work. they only cost 35-50 bucks. Not that great for big jobs but sure is a handy little devil...
Brent

Jun 8, 2007 | 10:52 AM

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Well you know for future work. they only cost 35-50 bucks. Not that great for big jobs but sure is a handy little devil...
Brent

Do they come with the sand blast stuff for that price, or is that just the gun? The compressor is where the cost would get me since I don't have one.

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Jun 8, 2007 | 12:20 PM

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If you mean the sand when you say sand blast stuff, you can get it at most lumber yard or construction supply places, probably even Home Depot.

I use play sand for the rougher stuff and the beading sand for a smoother finish, but it doesn't cut as fast.

Both are relatively cheap, and if you put some visquene down, you can catch, strain, and reuse it.

Jun 8, 2007 | 02:23 PM

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50 bucks buys the gun... Seems high but the convienience and small size is the cost I think. It will run off a pancake style small compressor. Then you have air for blowing off parts etc. I have used the $99 compressor to run an impact and die grinder but only for a few seconds at a time...
Brent

Jun 8, 2007 | 02:33 PM

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Where did you buy the gun?

Jun 8, 2007 | 02:39 PM

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I got mine off the Cornwell tools truck. I did a search last night to get the jpg and there are many sources for it including e-bay... to buy local I would call around to the paint and body supply houses.
Brent

Jun 8, 2007 | 02:41 PM

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Are you leaving it silver or is that a base to a candy type final color? I always wanted a pretty motor that matched my paint but know it be pretty long as I don't own show trucks...
Brent

Jun 8, 2007 | 10:34 PM

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Quote:

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Are you leaving it silver or is that a base to a candy type final color? I always wanted a pretty motor that matched my paint but know it be pretty long as I don't own show trucks...
Brent

No base coat to a candy since this is a work/toy hualer and not a show stopper. I just wanted to clean it up while rebuilding and it look semi-cool under the hood. lol

That color is Cast Coat aluminum. I have 2 more coats to go and after it's run up to temp I hear it will darken a tad.

Jun 8, 2007 | 10:35 PM

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Bruce R Leech

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From: Mulege south Baja ca. Mx.

it looks real nice I like the color but a few tips I would not have painted the inside of the filler neck or any thing that is inside of the engine. the spark plug holes and gasket serfices are a real no no. did you get over spray in the cylinders?

screw in some old spark plugs and spread a little grease on the gasket serfices before you paint.

Last edited by Bruce R Leech; Jun 8, 2007 at 10:43 PM.

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