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Buying a house took priority at this point, so a trip to Home Depot for rattle cans fit the budget.....at least for the time being. (This is what happens when you live in an apartment, cant really do much)
Also the "Captain America" look was a little too much.
On a side note:
John's articles and website were instrumental in the build up. He probably does not remember but I questioned him up and down with the volare install. The Volare clip, brake pedal, gas tank, steering column and door latches were all done using John's website and advice. Thanks John!
Rey
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Buying a house took priority at this point, so a trip to Home Depot for rattle cans fit the budget.....at least for the time being. (This is what happens when you live in an apartment, cant really do much)
Also the "Captain America" look was a little too much.
On a side note:
John's articles and website were instrumental in the build up. He probably does not remember but I questioned him up and down with the volare install. The Volare clip, brake pedal, gas tank, steering column and door latches were all done using John's website and advice. Thanks John!
Rey
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Originally posted by 53choptop
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Buying a house took priority at this point, so a trip to Home Depot for rattle cans fit the budget.....at least for the time being. (This is what happens when you live in an apartment, cant really do much)
Also the "Captain America" look was a little too much.
On a side note:
John's articles and website were instrumental in the build up. He probably does not remember but I questioned him up and down with the volare install. The Volare clip, brake pedal, gas tank, steering column and door latches were all done using John's website and advice. Thanks John!
Rey
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Buying a house took priority at this point, so a trip to Home Depot for rattle cans fit the budget.....at least for the time being. (This is what happens when you live in an apartment, cant really do much)
Also the "Captain America" look was a little too much.
On a side note:
John's articles and website were instrumental in the build up. He probably does not remember but I questioned him up and down with the volare install. The Volare clip, brake pedal, gas tank, steering column and door latches were all done using John's website and advice. Thanks John!
Rey
I think you did very well on BOTH counts: buying the house as priority #1 and working on '53 ChopTop #2. I really, really like the white walls with those rims. They look great! I'd say given your situation, you're doing a fantastic job. No shame in "rattle cans" at this point. Body looks pretty darn good, you've done some real nice stuff to it... all the rest can come in time. Great job... Stay with us though; don't abandon us for "Home Depot" now that we've had a look at your truck.
Daryl
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Rey,
nice job... truck is looking really good... and it's good your keeping your priorities in order...
house.... 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, huge den, big screen tv
garage.... 4 bays, two lifts, huge compressor...big paint booth...
good job
thanks for the nice words... and keep the pictures coming as you make progress... it keeps us all motivated
later
john
nice job... truck is looking really good... and it's good your keeping your priorities in order...
house.... 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, huge den, big screen tv
garage.... 4 bays, two lifts, huge compressor...big paint booth...
good job
thanks for the nice words... and keep the pictures coming as you make progress... it keeps us all motivated
later
john
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Kai...
about 15 cans, a roll of 2 inch tape, sunday Austin American-Stateman newspaper, a 6-pack and 1 day....I forgot the mask though...but the beer was enough
DS59F100...
Actually the body was pretty solid, no rust just some dents..I lucked out on this one, my other (actual 53 chop top #1--53 olds) was swiss cheese when I got it.
John...
You hit the nail on the head. List of upcoming projects..suicide doors (soon), flames (sooner), z'd frame (later), chop top (laterer ) hehehe...
56efffie...
Volare is good, you need to get it aligned and not mess with wanting it "in the weeds" don't get me wrong you can lower it, but the front wheels look like they are doing the split... I will eventually go with a spring type IFS mustang/camaro/etc. Looking at getting it really low with air bags (this is the laterer part) other than that I havn't really aligned it yet to the point where I'd like it. I don't drive it in the rain because its kinda scary, feels like I am skating on ice, but then again the trans shift kit and almost no weight in the rear doesn't help
Thanks guys I will keep you posted.
about 15 cans, a roll of 2 inch tape, sunday Austin American-Stateman newspaper, a 6-pack and 1 day....I forgot the mask though...but the beer was enough
DS59F100...
Actually the body was pretty solid, no rust just some dents..I lucked out on this one, my other (actual 53 chop top #1--53 olds) was swiss cheese when I got it.
John...
You hit the nail on the head. List of upcoming projects..suicide doors (soon), flames (sooner), z'd frame (later), chop top (laterer
) hehehe...56efffie...
Volare is good, you need to get it aligned and not mess with wanting it "in the weeds" don't get me wrong you can lower it, but the front wheels look like they are doing the split... I will eventually go with a spring type IFS mustang/camaro/etc. Looking at getting it really low with air bags (this is the laterer part) other than that I havn't really aligned it yet to the point where I'd like it. I don't drive it in the rain because its kinda scary, feels like I am skating on ice, but then again the trans shift kit and almost no weight in the rear doesn't help
Thanks guys I will keep you posted.
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Hey Rev, did you come by my house and take a picture of my 54 lol, yours lookes identical to mine but without the chrome grill, cragar wheels, white letter tires , front and rear roll pans and all tinted glass well done. I don't have a digital camera but if anyone wants to know what mine lookes like just have them look at yours, again nice job.
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my truck is really getting rust on the hood and cab top, may have to adopt this tactic to prevent further damage...
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I sure wish that's what I started with!!!!! Thats why I'm on my way from Ohio to Texas to pick up another cab (my fourth). Anybody know a way of bringing some of that texas hot air up to the northeast? haha
Great looking truck, I've always loved black primer...
Mike
Great looking truck, I've always loved black primer...
Mike
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Rey,
Great truck! I kind of like the "Captain America" look, but the flat black primer sure is kool!
Maybe Kai can send some flat orange over the big pond and you can put some flames on it!
I have learned that although these trucks are a big part of me, other things like homes, the wife, kids and family are always more important. I've had my priorities changed many times, but that darned truck always waits patiently for me. It's like a good dog that doesn't crap in the yard.
Good Luck,
Great truck! I kind of like the "Captain America" look, but the flat black primer sure is kool!
Maybe Kai can send some flat orange over the big pond and you can put some flames on it!
I have learned that although these trucks are a big part of me, other things like homes, the wife, kids and family are always more important. I've had my priorities changed many times, but that darned truck always waits patiently for me. It's like a good dog that doesn't crap in the yard.
Good Luck,
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A cheap solution some folks are using is some sort of John Deere implement paint. It's dark grey in color, semi-gloss, and goes on somewhere in between stucco and elephant snot. But it does not rust like primer will eventually. I went looking for an example from some of the guys in the Kontinentals:
http://www.kontinentals.com/
and came across a flyer for this years show. It was pretty cool last year, and if you're anywhere near Austin in late March it is worth attending.
http://www.lonestarroundup.com/
Adios,
Brett
http://www.kontinentals.com/
and came across a flyer for this years show. It was pretty cool last year, and if you're anywhere near Austin in late March it is worth attending.
http://www.lonestarroundup.com/
Adios,
Brett
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"A cheap solution some folks are using is some sort of John Deere implement paint"
I highly recommend not using this tactic if you ever intend to refinish the truck with real paint. Implement paint is rust resistant as you say, but it is not an appropriate basecoat for automotive finishes which can be very aggressive. You could have a very big and expensive mess on your hands that requires total stripping. I would use an epoxy primer if you want a temporary finish that is corrosion resistant. The new products are very impressive in this regard.
I highly recommend not using this tactic if you ever intend to refinish the truck with real paint. Implement paint is rust resistant as you say, but it is not an appropriate basecoat for automotive finishes which can be very aggressive. You could have a very big and expensive mess on your hands that requires total stripping. I would use an epoxy primer if you want a temporary finish that is corrosion resistant. The new products are very impressive in this regard.
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Fenders,
Sorry, forgot the disclaimer. I agree that implement paint is not appropriate to leave as an undercoat if you ever plan to paint it with real automotive paint. But speaking as a former bodyman, neither are any spray bombs. You're gonna have to strip it anyway.
Also, for some in this part of the world, the 'unfinished' primered look is the actual intended end product, and that cheezy paint has 'the look'. I agree that Epoxy Primer is a better 'permanent' finish. But most people do not have access to a booth and the recommended fresh air delivery systems you really should use with this toxic stuff. Watching a former boss gasping on his back like a dying cockroach on the shop floor from toxic shock triggered by 2 part paint made a believer out of me 20 years ago.
No longer spraying paint and still here 20 years later (can't say the same for my former boss, R.I.P.)
Brett
Sorry, forgot the disclaimer. I agree that implement paint is not appropriate to leave as an undercoat if you ever plan to paint it with real automotive paint. But speaking as a former bodyman, neither are any spray bombs. You're gonna have to strip it anyway.
Also, for some in this part of the world, the 'unfinished' primered look is the actual intended end product, and that cheezy paint has 'the look'. I agree that Epoxy Primer is a better 'permanent' finish. But most people do not have access to a booth and the recommended fresh air delivery systems you really should use with this toxic stuff. Watching a former boss gasping on his back like a dying cockroach on the shop floor from toxic shock triggered by 2 part paint made a believer out of me 20 years ago.
No longer spraying paint and still here 20 years later (can't say the same for my former boss, R.I.P.)
Brett