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oldman3

10-14-2018 07:17 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by joedoh (Post 8364250)

love the gauges jim, they look like electroluminescent. I bought a focus SVT for my daughter that had EL lighting, and I worked in aerospace where EL was a standard for instrument panel labels. It is very clear and no hots spots! I love how they match the truck too.

Thanks joe, I'm real happy with the change, can't wait to get truck back together, so I can enjoy them.

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep (Post 8364295)

Are those Speedhut Jim? It's important to have good looking instruments when you spend time behind the wheel. The backlit numbers at night is a nice touch.

EDIT: I just went back and read the previous page and saw that the gauges were indeed from Speedhut. I'm running their GPS speedo too, it's awesome...

Mark, I saw what you had Speedhut do for your speedo, that was really cool. I guess I should have talked with them more, I could have maybe made mine a little nicer. But I'm happy...Jim

oldman3

10-14-2018 07:19 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by RockinKees (Post 8364248)

Awesome paint work again!
Good choise on the gauges, specially when they light up.
Great match!

And Yes, I’m with Ray, everything okay??

Thanks Kees, I appreciate it, and I'm OK, just need to get going on sanding...Jim

Indian113

10-14-2018 07:33 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Jim, didn't want to stir anything up. Just worried because you hadn't posted any updates! Sounds like you have it under control. Later Ray

oldman3

10-14-2018 07:40 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by Indian113 (Post 8364454)

Jim, didn't want to stir anything up. Just worried because you hadn't posted any updates! Sounds like you have it under control. Later Ray

Hey my friend, your not stirring anything up. I need a kick every now and then:devil::lol:...Jim

oldman3

10-15-2018 07:31 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Nothing pic worthy, but I did get some 2000 wet sanding done on the doors today...Jim

Indian113

10-15-2018 09:13 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

That a Boy!

oldman3

10-15-2018 11:13 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by Indian113 (Post 8365280)

That a Boy!

:smoke:;)...Jim

RockinKees

10-16-2018 04:20 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Every step is one, Jim!

oldman3

10-16-2018 08:51 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by RockinKees (Post 8365426)

Every step is one, Jim!

Thanks

oldman3

10-17-2018 07:50 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Well, I got a couple pics to show. Got both doors done by hand with 2,000 paper, and today used the palm sander DA with 3,000 and 5,000 pads. Then I used a new wool pad to buff with the stage 1 material. Doors still need to be buffed with stage 2 and stage 3 material. I'm happy so far with how it looks...Jim

OutlawDrifter

10-17-2018 07:52 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

I also use Wizards products, I've had really good luck with them over the years.

Paint is looking great!

Advanced Design

10-17-2018 09:59 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Looks great! The deer better stay away.

mongocanfly

10-17-2018 10:30 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Nice and shiny!!....

oldman3

10-17-2018 11:05 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter (Post 8366640)

I also use Wizards products, I've had really good luck with them over the years.

Paint is looking great!

Thank you. Mark and I have been using it for years also...Jim

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 8366726)

Looks great! The deer better stay away.

Doug, I sure hope so...Jim

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly (Post 8366748)

Nice and shiny!!....

Thank you...Jim

RockinKees

10-18-2018 04:07 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Looks real good!!

oldman3

10-18-2018 08:55 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by RockinKees (Post 8366828)

Looks real good!!

Thanks, Kees

8man	10-18-2018 08:55 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Aren't you worried that there won't be any paint left after all that sanding and buffing?

Seriously, it looks great.

oldman3

10-18-2018 09:23 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by 8man (Post 8366909)

Aren't you worried that there won't be any paint left after all that sanding and buffing?

Seriously, it looks great.

Thanks 8man.

Good question, I've always put on enough paint, that with the sanding I still have at least two coats of paint remaining. That's why some painter put on 5 coats of clear, because they are going to sand and buff at least two coats off...Jim

MIKESAD50

10-18-2018 10:14 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Looking really good!

oldman3

10-18-2018 08:35 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by MIKESAD50 (Post 8366951)

Looking really good!

Thanks Mike

oldman3

10-18-2018 08:40 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Well, between Mark and I we finished steps 2 and 3 on the doors. Then we reinstalled the seat, put on the steering wheel. and installed the drivers door.

With the door installed the pic doesn't do it justice, it has a great shine.

Here's a few pics...Jim

8man	10-19-2018 08:28 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Congrats! That had to feel good.

You guys are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing.

oldman3

10-19-2018 09:25 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by 8man (Post 8367524)

Congrats! That had to feel good.

You guys are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Robert, with things going back together it does feel good...Jim

Indian113

10-19-2018 11:56 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

It's going to feel a Lot Better Cruising Down The Road Again! Sure looks Nice

oldman3

10-19-2018 05:05 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by Indian113 (Post 8367620)

It's going to feel a Lot Better Cruising Down The Road Again! Sure looks Nice

Thanks Ray, glad I'm getting something done...Jim

oldman3

10-19-2018 07:41 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Had a productive afternoon today. Mark and I installed the pass. door. It looks great (see pic) I hooked up the power windows, so their working again.

Mark wet sanded the bumper with 2-3-5000 paper, and then buffed in out, looks great. (see close up pic).

I reinstalled the hood rubber on the cowl, and cleaned up area. I then wet sanded the splash apron with 2-3-5000 paper, still needs to be buffed. (see pic)

Here's a few pics.

Advanced Design

10-19-2018 09:37 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Smooth and straight panels! The reflection of the light bulbs doesn’t have any bend or wave. Nice!

oldman3

10-19-2018 11:15 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 8367886)

Smooth and straight panels! The reflection of the light bulbs doesn’t have any bend or wave. Nice!

Thanks Doug. How things going...Jim

oldman3

10-21-2018 11:21 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Was out in the shop a little Saturday, and today. Got both front fenders wet sanded with 2,000 paper. They came out nice. Hope to work on them again later this week. Here's some pics...Jim

joedoh

10-22-2018 02:46 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

look at that shine! nice work both of you.

oldman3

10-22-2018 09:43 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by joedoh (Post 8369266)

look at that shine! nice work both of you.

Thanks joe

Black_Sheep

10-22-2018 10:12 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Comin' together nice Jim

oldman3

10-22-2018 11:17 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep (Post 8369839)

Comin' together nice Jim

Thanks Mark, hope to get back on the fenders tomorrow...Jim

oldman3

10-23-2018 07:38 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Back in the shop today, and finished both fenders with 3,000 and 5,000. Next step is to buff it out. Will be a day or two. Here's a couple pics, doesn't look much different that before, but it sure is (see close up)...Jim

8man	10-24-2018 10:50 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Beautiful work!

RockinKees

10-24-2018 11:19 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Lots of work to get it straight and shiny.
Respect!

oldman3

10-24-2018 11:20 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Originally Posted by 8man (Post 8370728)

Beautiful work!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockinKees (Post 8370750)

Lots of work to get it straight and shiny.
Respect!

Thanks Robert and Kees, appreciate it...Jim

oldman3

10-25-2018 07:28 PM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Got fenders buffed with step 1 today. Back at it again tomorrow, then I'll have pics...Jim

reaper71

10-26-2018 11:12 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

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Finished up stages 2 and 3 on the polishing.
We hope to start install today.

Mark

RockinKees

10-26-2018 11:18 AM

Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Wow, that’s shiny!!
Jim sure is very happy with you!!

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