What did you do today not on your truck...

[mr.mud1]

i made some more progress on the floor i'm building in my old car.the 27 inch motorized bead roller i ordered,arrived yesterday.it's going to be a huge help as the panels are getting bigger.

[robs71]

Originally Posted by mr.mud1

i made some more progress on the floor i'm building in my old car.the 27 inch motorized bead roller i ordered,arrived yesterday.it's going to be a huge help as the panels are getting bigger.

Nice looking job on your floor mr.mud1.....keeping with the automotive theme,I am finishing today the old drum brakes to disc conversion on my 71 demon drag car.

[sakustoms]

Originally Posted by mr.mud1

i made some more progress on the floor i'm building in my old car.the 27 inch motorized bead roller i ordered,arrived yesterday.it's going to be a huge help as the panels are getting bigger.

Floor is looking great. I like that bead roller too.

[FleetsidePaul]

Under my wife's supervision I put some old rims & tires that I had laying around on the 59 Buggy and a slight general cleanup. I think it looks better (couldn't look any worse) I also ordered some rear fenders that aren't all mangled. Bodywork done! Now just get some tractor paint a give the old girl a squirt. No pesky door jambs to worry about. I'm thinking Olive Drab green or keep it red? It's kinda both now.
Or maybe Kawasaki green with black fenders to match my other Bug? Depends on what's on sale. I'm hoping to finish the whole car for under $2K including the price of the car. That's possible but not likely. Time will tell. I was going to part it but she said to keep it to give the grandkids rides. What the heck I like it.





Before... And the Mustang emblem on the front is going bye bye. I just haven't got to it yet.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Under my wife's supervision I put some old rims & tires that I had laying around on the 59 Buggy and a slight general cleanup. I think it looks better (couldn't look any worse) I also ordered some rear fenders that aren't all mangled. Bodywork done! Now just get some tractor paint a give the old girl a squirt. No pesky door jambs to worry about. I'm thinking Olive Drab green or keep it red? It's kinda both now.
Or maybe Kawasaki green with black fenders to match my other Bug? Depends on what's on sale. I'm hoping to finish the whole car for under $2K including the price of the car. That's possible but not likely. Time will tell. I was going to part it but she said to keep it to give the grandkids rides. What the heck I like it.

Nice work.

It is Amazing what a Little paint will do.

The matching Bugs will look Good.
That's my vote.

[72c20customcamper]

Modified the dust /chip collector. Works well and I don’t need to empty it as often as before .

I also finished up the little spice rack . My dumb ass broke one of the 3oz Ball jars so I have to buy another.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

My dumb ass broke one of the 3oz Ball jars so I have to buy another.

I hate when my balls get busted.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by robs71

Nice looking job on your floor mr.mud1.....keeping with the automotive theme,I am finishing today the old drum brakes to disc conversion on my 71 demon drag car.

All go and no slow isn't so great. Make that rocket stop! Good move

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Finished up the corner shelves .

Well done and great use of space

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Under my wife's supervision I put some old rims & tires that I had laying around on the 59 Buggy and a slight general cleanup. I think it looks better (couldn't look any worse) I also ordered some rear fenders that aren't all mangled. Bodywork done! Now just get some tractor paint a give the old girl a squirt. No pesky door jambs to worry about. I'm thinking Olive Drab green or keep it red? It's kinda both now.
Or maybe Kawasaki green with black fenders to match my other Bug? Depends on what's on sale. I'm hoping to finish the whole car for under $2K including the price of the car. That's possible but not likely. Time will tell. I was going to part it but she said to keep it to give the grandkids rides. What the heck I like it.

I really like that thing. HEY! That's what it is, a homemade "VW Thing". Perfect for boppin' around your river resort town. I see a parade vehicle full of your grandchildren. I'd spray bomb the replacement parts red and let the sun eat it up. Or the whole thing red and let the sun fade it out. But... it would also look great staying red and shiny with better paint

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I hate when my balls get busted.

Beat me to it!!

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Nice work.

It is Amazing what a Little paint will do.

The matching Bugs will look Good.
That's my vote.

Thank you. I love working on this thing because it's so basic and simple. This will be my first paint job since 1978 But there's not much body to paint so if I screw it up I can just do it again. I wouldn't even attempt it on any of my trucks. That would be a disaster. That reminds me... I have to dust off my spray gun. Where is that thing?

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Under my wife's supervision I put some old rims & tires that I had laying around on the 59 Buggy and a slight general cleanup. I think it looks better (couldn't look any worse) I also ordered some rear fenders that aren't all mangled. Bodywork done! Now just get some tractor paint a give the old girl a squirt. No pesky door jambs to worry about. I'm thinking Olive Drab green or keep it red? It's kinda both now.
Or maybe Kawasaki green with black fenders to match my other Bug? Depends on what's on sale. I'm hoping to finish the whole car for under $2K including the price of the car. That's possible but not likely. Time will tell. I was going to part it but she said to keep it to give the grandkids rides. What the heck I like it.





Before... And the Mustang emblem on the front is going bye bye. I just haven't got to it yet.

If that front end is fiberglass it might have a gel coat. And you could rub that out to get to the original color, match that, and spray bomb the rest of it.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by LT7A

If that front end is fiberglass it might have a gel coat. And you could rub that out to get to the original color, match that, and spray bomb the rest of it.

Yeah it's fiberglass and the local hardware store has camo green paint that matches it perfectly. So, this being a budget build I'm spray bombing the back. The new rear fenders get here tomorrow. If the rain lets up and I can get to it before my throat surgery I'll get that done. I'm gong to do camo with black fenders.

The front looks to have been painted at one time. God only knows when? I'll re-spray it too. The paint is cheap enough.

That Model A bumper is destined to be yard art now. That thing is HEAVY! It's lucky that I didn't drop it on my toe. That would have smarted and broke my toe.

The weather has slowed me down but I'm trying to get as much done as I can before I go under the knife because I'm pretty sure I'll be laid up for awhile after that which sucks because I was just feeling better again. But it is what it is. Gotta do it.

[tutone]

Closing in on this remodel job I'm doing for a friend. Got the sheetrock finished up and painted. I built some pantry shelving that turned out really good. I'm a little envious of that pantry. It should serve them well. We put in a ventless gas wall heater in that room for emergency heat.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by tutone

Closing in on this remodel job I'm doing for a friend. Got the sheetrock finished up and painted. I built some pantry shelving that turned out really good. I'm a little envious of that pantry. It should serve them well. We put in a ventless gas wall heater in that room for emergency heat.

Looks Great.

I have gotten better with Drywall since my First try years ago.

Less is more Really applies to Applying the (Mud)

I learn that the hard way.

That Has not happened again.

[72 tigger]

Nice shelves!

[special-K]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Looks Great.

I have gotten better with Drywall since my First try years ago.

Less is more Really applies to Applying the (Mud)

I learn that the hard way.

That Has not happened again.

Did you use a belt sander?

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Nice shelves!

I agree!

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by special-K

Did you use a belt sander?

Yeah.

That and a 9" angle grinder.

It only took once for that.

[tutone]

I'm not a pro at it, but the secret is lots of thin layers and tons of sanding.AND flat paint.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by tutone

I'm not a pro at it, but the secret is lots of thin layers and tons of sanding.AND flat paint.

For Sure.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by tutone

I'm not a pro at it, but the secret is lots of thin layers and tons of sanding.AND flat paint.

"Tons of sanding' makes me want to look for the nearest door.

Nice work!!

[FleetsidePaul]

I put the stock wheels back on my Jaguar. It handles much better. The kids in the neighborhood call it the "Gangster' car.

[1969LTX]

Lifted orginal engine and transmission out of 1969 C10. Plan is to store it and install LT or LS withT56.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Yeah.

That and a 9" angle grinder.

It only took once for that.

Sorry, don't mean to laugh at your misery. Aw heck.....

Originally Posted by 1969LTX

Lifted orginal engine and transmission out of 1969 C10. Plan is to store it and install LT or LS withT56.

Sounds like a good all around plan. First step done

[special-K]

What you need to know about drywall finishing is focus on feathering and don't sweat the ridges. As mark said, they scrape right off with the drywall knife or disappear instantly when sanding. I always sand. Just takes a few strokes and assures the best texture. For skim coat it's a good idea to mix a little water into the pre-mix for the smoothest coat and better feathered edges. I'll have pictures of plaster walls I restored coming up soon. Walls totally skim coated after repairing cracks and loose plaster.

Actually, I do have the before and during pictures now. There was '70s paneling before, then wallpaper to remove

[special-K]

I wonder if the Baja nose was ever painted.

[Sheepdip]

Paul that thing also has a Model A front bumper on it which were nothing more than a couple of leaf springs married together.