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.

[72c20customcamper]

Finished up the corner shelves .

[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.

[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

The motor isn't for the green one, it's for the orange one (remember that one). The motor in the green one runs just fine.

I like your "sit and look at Baja Bug and VW Thing" chair.

[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!!

[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.

[mr.mud1]

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.

thank you sir.good looking job on the brakes.

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by sakustoms

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

thanks.i don't have that last panel i made fitting just how i want it yet,but it's coming.the new bead roller is a huge help but the motor is making some starnge noises,didn't work at all at first??i got it going but something is wrong,they're sending a new one.all good.

[sakustoms]

Originally Posted by mr.mud1

thanks.i don't have that last panel i made fitting just how i want it yet,but it's coming.the new bead roller is a huge help but the motor is making some starnge noises,didn't work at all at first??i got it going but something is wrong,they're sending a new one.all good.

Sorry to hear but at least they are making it right with no hassles.

I actually managed to get out in the garage this past Saturday. did some sanding filler and a little priming. Nothing major.

[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!

[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.

[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!

[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.

[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.

[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