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3quarter32 · 12-02-2013, 10:09 PM

Been doing a bit of body work a piece at a time instead of attacking the whole body at once. I want to get the door jams finished out and colored before I concentrate on the larger areas. Cowl and windshield area are next on list, then doors.
Lee

Hulkamania · 12-11-2013, 10:55 AM

coming together nicely

3quarter32 · 12-11-2013, 02:09 PM

Thanks Josh, well its actually coming apart nicely now. Gotta get it done by the middle of January. Starbird car show coming up, and its probably the last one he will have.
Lee

sstock · 12-11-2013, 02:46 PM

I like your plan of attack Lee. Please keep the updates and pics coming. I'm enjoying your project. Once we get out own done, we have to live vicariously through other people'sbuilds.

3quarter32 · 12-11-2013, 05:52 PM

Been thinking about a fake looking black vinyl top between the outside ribs. I am looking at a textured bed liner type stuff. Going to buy several brands for testing. Just can't make up my mind if I want to do it or not. Thoughts on this?
Drivers and passenger doors are ready for primer. Still got to get the rear door sanded and filled. Will probably prime those 3 at the same time. Then concentrate on the rest of the body.
Lee

3quarter32 · 12-18-2013, 06:17 PM

Its a little late to be asking now, but what do you guys use to bust down the gelcoat before priming the body? I have always just killed the gloss and went with primer after that. 220 grit seemed to work pretty well.
Lee

sstock · 12-21-2013, 01:08 AM

I hit mine with some 120 and really scratched it up to give the feather fill something to grab onto.

3quarter32 · 12-21-2013, 01:56 PM

I ended up going with using 150 with a air palm sander, and it seemed to bust it up okay. I used the same on my fiberglass trailer bodies and they seemed to hold paint just fine also. I guess if the paint blows off going down the road, I will do it different next time. I say that in a joking mannner,,,,I hope.
Lee

3quarter32 · 01-02-2014, 06:49 PM

Well, the 3 doors are ready for final finish sanding. Body still needs a little tlc, and one more primer, then finish sanding, then paint, finally. Just have to be ready for that right warm day.
Lee

3quarter32 · 01-02-2014, 07:51 PM

Just bumpin to get rid of the ad.

3quarter32 · 01-15-2014, 09:13 PM

Body is ready for paint now. Looks like Sunday will be paint day finally. Should have my quickie paint booth done tomorrow.
Lee

3quarter32 · 01-19-2014, 10:30 PM

Paint is on the body now. Doors will be painted Thursday. Running a bit ahead of schedule for a change. I will post pictures as soon as I get everything back together.
Lee

3quarter32 · 01-20-2014, 11:46 PM

I have the tires, and exhaust back on now, so I can move the car out so I can get the doors painted. The color is Ford Tractor Red, Matt finish. I used Flatz paint and really like it. Goes on smooth and covers really well. I used less than half a gallon on what you see painted here.
Lee

3quarter32 · 01-22-2014, 06:32 PM

Thought I would add a couple more with the hood on.
Lee

goufos · 01-23-2014, 05:15 AM

looks great lee- your pics have helped me a lot! that thing with the straws and the grill -I would nave never thought of that!! im going to use that one for sure!---great job lee -----------------goufos

T=Test · 01-23-2014, 09:32 AM

I used International tractor red on the bucket that got wrecked. It was made out of soybeans, and was bought at Tractor Supply Farm Stores. Base coat/clear coat and hardener all cost about $80.00.

3quarter32 · 01-23-2014, 11:31 AM

I am thing about using TSC matte black for my 46 coupe. I have heard good things about that paint and the price is right.
Lee

T=Test · 01-24-2014, 08:14 AM

Once it has dried, it is hard to get off. Almost like Emron paint. The John Deere flat black covers the best without streaking.

3quarter32 · 01-26-2014, 12:22 AM

The John Deere flat black, comes from John Deere, instead of TSC?
Lee

T=Test · 01-26-2014, 02:37 PM

No, but it is carried by TSC.

3quarter32 · 01-29-2014, 06:43 PM

Ok, it is painted and ready to hit the road again....until I start on the inside.
Lee

sstock · 01-29-2014, 07:02 PM

Wow, very nice work Lee. I really like the matt finish. Home many coats of base and clear did you go with? Or was this a single stage paint?
Thanks,
Steve

3quarter32 · 01-29-2014, 08:21 PM

It is a one step process. The matte is a urethane finish, and no clear was used. I put on 3 coats. Goes on really nice, and goes a long way. Out of a gallon I still have a quart left for touch up.
Thanks for the complement,
Lee

3quarter32 · 02-17-2014, 11:10 PM

Added a bit of striping at the Starbird Show this weekend.
Lee

goufos · 02-18-2014, 02:27 AM

wow! I like it! brings it to life! just the right touch. by the way- your pics really help . thanks-----goufos

3quarter32 · 03-03-2014, 09:23 PM

Here is a shot from the Starbird Car Show last month.
Lee

sstock · 03-04-2014, 08:17 AM

Congrats on your first car show. Really came out nice. I bet it got a bunch of looks.

3quarter32 · 03-04-2014, 05:35 PM

Thanks SS. We had a good time, although it does get a little old after a while. You can only look at so many cars for so long. It was good seeing some old friends there. The car did get a bunch of lookers, and a few pats on the back.
Lee

sstock · 05-02-2014, 11:31 PM

Lee after seeing the finish on your A delivery, I think I have found what I'm going to do on my '53 Chevy 5 window truck. Very nice.
Steve

3quarter32 · 05-03-2014, 11:08 PM

SS, went to the Stray Kat 500 today. There were several cars there with the Flatz paint on them. It is real easy to use, and forgiving. Look up TCP Global. I used the Flatz 2. Going to use it on my 46 chopped coupe also, but in the black.
Thanks for the kind words, Lee

12-02-2013, 10:09 PM	#121
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Been doing a bit of body work a piece at a time instead of attacking the whole body at once. I want to get the door jams finished out and colored before I concentrate on the larger areas. Cowl and windshield area are next on list, then doors. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

12-11-2013, 02:09 PM	#123
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Thanks Josh, well its actually coming apart nicely now. Gotta get it done by the middle of January. Starbird car show coming up, and its probably the last one he will have. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

12-11-2013, 02:46 PM	#124
sstock 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 61 Posts: 218 View Photo Gallery	I like your plan of attack Lee. Please keep the updates and pics coming. I'm enjoying your project. Once we get out own done, we have to live vicariously through other people'sbuilds. __________________ Gallery1 Gallery2 Gallery3 Gallery4 Tbucketnut

12-11-2013, 05:52 PM	#125
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Been thinking about a fake looking black vinyl top between the outside ribs. I am looking at a textured bed liner type stuff. Going to buy several brands for testing. Just can't make up my mind if I want to do it or not. Thoughts on this? Drivers and passenger doors are ready for primer. Still got to get the rear door sanded and filled. Will probably prime those 3 at the same time. Then concentrate on the rest of the body. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

12-18-2013, 06:17 PM	#126
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Its a little late to be asking now, but what do you guys use to bust down the gelcoat before priming the body? I have always just killed the gloss and went with primer after that. 220 grit seemed to work pretty well. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

12-11-2013, 10:55 AM	#122
Hulkamania Administrator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: mountain home arkansas Age: 40 Posts: 186 View Photo Gallery	coming together nicely

12-21-2013, 01:08 AM	#127
sstock 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 61 Posts: 218 View Photo Gallery	I hit mine with some 120 and really scratched it up to give the feather fill something to grab onto. __________________ Gallery1 Gallery2 Gallery3 Gallery4 Tbucketnut

12-21-2013, 01:56 PM	#128
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	I ended up going with using 150 with a air palm sander, and it seemed to bust it up okay. I used the same on my fiberglass trailer bodies and they seemed to hold paint just fine also. I guess if the paint blows off going down the road, I will do it different next time. I say that in a joking mannner,,,,I hope. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

01-02-2014, 06:49 PM	#129
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Well, the 3 doors are ready for final finish sanding. Body still needs a little tlc, and one more primer, then finish sanding, then paint, finally. Just have to be ready for that right warm day. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

01-02-2014, 07:51 PM	#130
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Just bumpin to get rid of the ad. __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

01-15-2014, 09:13 PM	#131
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Body is ready for paint now. Looks like Sunday will be paint day finally. Should have my quickie paint booth done tomorrow. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

01-19-2014, 10:30 PM	#132
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Paint is on the body now. Doors will be painted Thursday. Running a bit ahead of schedule for a change. I will post pictures as soon as I get everything back together. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

01-20-2014, 11:46 PM	#133
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	I have the tires, and exhaust back on now, so I can move the car out so I can get the doors painted. The color is Ford Tractor Red, Matt finish. I used Flatz paint and really like it. Goes on smooth and covers really well. I used less than half a gallon on what you see painted here. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

01-22-2014, 06:32 PM	#134
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Thought I would add a couple more with the hood on. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

01-23-2014, 05:15 AM	#135
goufos 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: white water , ca. Posts: 78 View Photo Gallery	looks great lee- your pics have helped me a lot! that thing with the straws and the grill -I would nave never thought of that!! im going to use that one for sure!---great job lee -----------------goufos

01-23-2014, 09:32 AM	#136
T=Test 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 49	I used International tractor red on the bucket that got wrecked. It was made out of soybeans, and was bought at Tractor Supply Farm Stores. Base coat/clear coat and hardener all cost about $80.00. __________________ T-Test

01-23-2014, 11:31 AM	#137
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	I am thing about using TSC matte black for my 46 coupe. I have heard good things about that paint and the price is right. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

01-24-2014, 08:14 AM	#138
T=Test 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 49	Once it has dried, it is hard to get off. Almost like Emron paint. The John Deere flat black covers the best without streaking. __________________ T-Test

01-26-2014, 12:22 AM	#139
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	The John Deere flat black, comes from John Deere, instead of TSC? Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

01-26-2014, 02:37 PM	#140
T=Test 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 49	No, but it is carried by TSC. __________________ T-Test

01-29-2014, 06:43 PM	#141
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Ok, it is painted and ready to hit the road again....until I start on the inside. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

01-29-2014, 07:02 PM	#142
sstock 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 61 Posts: 218 View Photo Gallery	Wow, very nice work Lee. I really like the matt finish. Home many coats of base and clear did you go with? Or was this a single stage paint? Thanks, Steve __________________ Gallery1 Gallery2 Gallery3 Gallery4 Tbucketnut

01-29-2014, 08:21 PM	#143
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	It is a one step process. The matte is a urethane finish, and no clear was used. I put on 3 coats. Goes on really nice, and goes a long way. Out of a gallon I still have a quart left for touch up. Thanks for the complement, Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

02-17-2014, 11:10 PM	#144
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Added a bit of striping at the Starbird Show this weekend. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

02-18-2014, 02:27 AM	#145
goufos 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: white water , ca. Posts: 78 View Photo Gallery	wow! I like it! brings it to life! just the right touch. by the way- your pics really help . thanks-----goufos

03-03-2014, 09:23 PM	#146
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Here is a shot from the Starbird Car Show last month. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

03-04-2014, 08:17 AM	#147
sstock 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 61 Posts: 218 View Photo Gallery	Congrats on your first car show. Really came out nice. I bet it got a bunch of looks. __________________ Gallery1 Gallery2 Gallery3 Gallery4 Tbucketnut

03-04-2014, 05:35 PM	#148
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	Thanks SS. We had a good time, although it does get a little old after a while. You can only look at so many cars for so long. It was good seeing some old friends there. The car did get a bunch of lookers, and a few pats on the back. Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

05-02-2014, 11:31 PM	#149
sstock 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 61 Posts: 218 View Photo Gallery	Lee after seeing the finish on your A delivery, I think I have found what I'm going to do on my '53 Chevy 5 window truck. Very nice. Steve __________________ Gallery1 Gallery2 Gallery3 Gallery4 Tbucketnut

05-03-2014, 11:08 PM	#150
3quarter32 4th Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 284	SS, went to the Stray Kat 500 today. There were several cars there with the Flatz paint on them. It is real easy to use, and forgiving. Look up TCP Global. I used the Flatz 2. Going to use it on my 46 chopped coupe also, but in the black. Thanks for the kind words, Lee __________________ If it ain't chopped, it ain't mine..

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