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cruiserdan said:
I honestly believe that either, "1941" w/ john belushi or "Stripes" with Bill Murray were 2 of the best movies ever made......period!
Matt
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Not much done tonight, didn't try that hard this evening 
Sanded on the inside a bit, worked mostly on the dash. Smeared a little glazing on a few of the un-even spots. I want to point out that the un-even spots were orginal un-even spots. So I'm not leaving the dash original, I'm making it straight. Little un-even at the top and along the outside edges, must be where they welded it together from the factory.
Not sure how much is going to get done tomorrow, probably some more sanding in the evening. I kinda told myself I'm going to take a break, put the skis on my airplane and go do some low level re-con out over the lake ;p
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Sanded on the inside a bit, worked mostly on the dash. Smeared a little glazing on a few of the un-even spots. I want to point out that the un-even spots were orginal un-even spots. So I'm not leaving the dash original, I'm making it straight. Little un-even at the top and along the outside edges, must be where they welded it together from the factory.
Not sure how much is going to get done tomorrow, probably some more sanding in the evening. I kinda told myself I'm going to take a break, put the skis on my airplane and go do some low level re-con out over the lake ;p
Matt
This is what I meant by fast. I meant no disrespect or to belittle the pace you are moving. All I meant was I am amazed that you do not get hung up on waiting for parts or this came up or even when deer hunting rolled around it seemed like you were still working. I realize you have quite a bit left and not patting you too hard on the back yet.
For me it is like watching a 3 1/2 hour long movie and you are so into that when it is over you look at the time and think your watch is messed up because it did not seem that long at all.Just want to let you know I truly am amazed and AWE stuck by the type of work your are doing. I found myself driving to work today thinking about how you whipped out those seat covers and you did not even have the machine before this project. I know you had quite a few hands helping you but that alone would have taken me many more moons than it took you. Thoroughly enjoying your thread as everyone else out there viewing it 3x a day. Thank you for giving all of us inspiration and encouragement and I am glad there are smart people on here that can answer your questions and help you out with parts and such. 8) enough rambling from me. quite reading this and get back to work.
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Made me giggle with the Martin Short stuff, thought you were way to young to know that stuff???
Anyhew, lots of finger f%^n with the dash as I was told this is the term for sanding tight areas.
Looking good kid......
Anyhew, lots of finger f%^n with the dash as I was told this is the term for sanding tight areas.
Looking good kid......
buckroseau said:Not much done tonight, didn't try that hard this evening
Sanded on the inside a bit, worked mostly on the dash. Smeared a little glazing on a few of the un-even spots. I want to point out that the un-even spots were orginal un-even spots. So I'm not leaving the dash original, I'm making it straight. Little un-even at the top and along the outside edges, must be where they welded it together from the factory.
Not sure how much is going to get done tomorrow, probably some more sanding in the evening. I kinda told myself I'm going to take a break, put the skis on my airplane and go do some low level re-con out over the lake ;p
Matt
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Unbelieveable Matt! Can't wait to see it in person. Oh yea, don't fret, not all us Texans are grumpy, illiterate old farts. Sorry Butch, couldn't help myself.
Gary
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buckroseau
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Gotta a couple hours in on the lv today.
Not a whole lot, pretty much more anal retentive type stuff. I said I wasn't going to do it, but a spread some glazing putty on the inside of the wheel wells and blocked them out. The wheel wells were pretty straight, but a little dings all over them from over the years. I guess I thought what the hell, it's paper thin and didn't take to long, so there smooth now. Still will have to get primed and sanded a couple times, but should look pretty nice when done.
The majority of my day was spent what I said I was going to do.......flying!! Had to get out to the airport early and do some shoveling, then another hour or so to get my skis on. Gotta a solid 3 hours flying and much needed, it had been a while. Flew up to one of the resorts on the lake and had a bite to eat, it was great!!
I'm going to have to make up for that tomorrow and see if I can kick ass on the lv
Matt
Not a whole lot, pretty much more anal retentive type stuff. I said I wasn't going to do it, but a spread some glazing putty on the inside of the wheel wells and blocked them out. The wheel wells were pretty straight, but a little dings all over them from over the years. I guess I thought what the hell, it's paper thin and didn't take to long, so there smooth now. Still will have to get primed and sanded a couple times, but should look pretty nice when done.
The majority of my day was spent what I said I was going to do.......flying!! Had to get out to the airport early and do some shoveling, then another hour or so to get my skis on. Gotta a solid 3 hours flying and much needed, it had been a while. Flew up to one of the resorts on the lake and had a bite to eat, it was great!!
I'm going to have to make up for that tomorrow and see if I can kick ass on the lv
Matt
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Very Cool!!!
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Few more hours on the lv today, might even do a little more yet, not sure
Pretty much waiting for primer to dry until tomorrow to sand out, so not sure what I will be doing the rest of today. Got up this morning and pretty much just did little tweaking here and there around the body, sanding, making sure everything looked good. Drilled the holes in the rear sill for the taillight switch.
Pushed it out into the paint booth, spent a good hour getting everything taped up. Shot ureathane primer on the wheel wells and a few other areas I plan on sanding out at least once, if not 2 more times.
Sand more tomorrow and prime again.
Matt
Pretty much waiting for primer to dry until tomorrow to sand out, so not sure what I will be doing the rest of today. Got up this morning and pretty much just did little tweaking here and there around the body, sanding, making sure everything looked good. Drilled the holes in the rear sill for the taillight switch.
Pushed it out into the paint booth, spent a good hour getting everything taped up. Shot ureathane primer on the wheel wells and a few other areas I plan on sanding out at least once, if not 2 more times.
Sand more tomorrow and prime again.
Matt
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Got about another 3 hours in on the lv tonight. Not much to talk about. I spent the first hour just sanding out a few areas I had primed yesterday. The wheel wells, dash, couple areas in the door jams....
Then I spent a good couple hours masking off and seam sealing all metal edges. Took some time, but looks nice and shouldn't rust.
Not sure if I will get epoxy primer on the top of the seam sealer and a few other areas tomorrow or not, might have something else going on. If not tomorrow, the next day. Then the plan is to wet sand out the areas that are seen like the dash and sides. And then shoot color, hopefully should be white by the weekend?
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Then I spent a good couple hours masking off and seam sealing all metal edges. Took some time, but looks nice and shouldn't rust.
Not sure if I will get epoxy primer on the top of the seam sealer and a few other areas tomorrow or not, might have something else going on. If not tomorrow, the next day. Then the plan is to wet sand out the areas that are seen like the dash and sides. And then shoot color, hopefully should be white by the weekend?
Matt
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MDH33 said:
1 of the other 10,000, but it ain't so little. Lake of the woods, about 40 miles across
Matt
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first off - great job on the build-up. like so many others, it definitely helps motivate me and has taught me a thing or two as well.
way back on about page 43 of this thread, you were installing your Lokar shifter. (here is the link in case anyone missed it). i tried finding it mentioned, but what length of shifter handle did you go with. i see that they are available in several lengths, and yours looked about right to me. a specific part number would be cool too if you had it.
thanks!
first off - great job on the build-up. like so many others, it definitely helps motivate me and has taught me a thing or two as well.
way back on about page 43 of this thread, you were installing your Lokar shifter. (here is the link in case anyone missed it). i tried finding it mentioned, but what length of shifter handle did you go with. i see that they are available in several lengths, and yours looked about right to me. a specific part number would be cool too if you had it.
thanks!
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mattcrandle said:
12" Lokar shifter for the 700R4 tranny, I'll see if I can round up a part #. Summit or Jegs has the cheapest price on those also.
Matt
buckroseau said:
dont worry about the part number if it isnt handy - i was already looking on summit's site, but was just wondering about the handle length.
looked like you also got boot with the built-in LED indicator - pretty slick. i think i will go the same route since having the LED up on the dash probably wont look right.
thanks for the info!
