'68 build-- aka -- TANK (8 Viewers)

[Solace in Solitude]

Have a great trip Jason!!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Got back last night.

Prepped the bottom of the tub and got 2 coats of Chassis Saver on.

2.5" header collector arrived (well a pair... if anyone needs a new collector.. $12.00 shipped with gasket and bolts) Walker QuietFlow 3 muffler and a project heater. AND Daystar body mount kit.

J

 

[Jdc1]

Did you spray or brush the chassis saver?

 

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Sprayed with HVLP Harbor Frieght gun

 

[Jdc1]

What tip did you use and how much reducer is required to spray it? Can you grab a closer picture?

Looks great by the way.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

1.4mm and about a 10-15% reduction. Mixed it on an 8:1 ratio.

Here are a few pics. Sorry, my camera isn't that great.. For an undercoating, it turned out nice and pretty smooth. Very little texture to collect road salts and other debris..

J

 

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Went with the 3M undercoating. Took 3 cans to complete the tub.

 

[71FJnick]

Great build and impressive fab skill.

I'm a big fan of 3m undercoat.
Great price and it seems to dry flexible enough to not crack. I like to buy from body shop supply stores in bulk to save $$.

I'm just patching mine together for now, so I've put 3m on the drivers side and Rubbermaid on the pass side to see which wears better. By the time I do any body work hopefully I have an answer.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Great build and impressive fab skill.

I'm a big fan of 3m undercoat.
Great price and it seems to dry flexible enough to not crack. I like to buy from body shop supply stores in bulk to save $$.

I'm just patching mine together for now, so I've put 3m on the drivers side and Rubbermaid on the pass side to see which wears better. By the time I do any body work hopefully I have an answer.

This was 50% off @ NAPA .. $5.49 a can.

J

 

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MonstaShades Brown Eyed Girl arrived.. Along with 2 dozen Trail-Tailor hats (Chocolate and Black)

 

[Major Nelson]

you selling the hats separately? I need one stat!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

you selling the hats separately? I need one stat!

PM'd you K,

Red is on back order...

Other than parts receiving... that is all that will be seen in the next couple of weeks for progress on Tank.

J

 

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Had a Squatter's Chasing Tail with Charlie and made a game plan for Tank...

J

 

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Not much in the form of progress.. Just exhaust bends...

J

 

[Pin_Head]

Looking sweet. That is a lot of work you have accomplished, so I presume the tendonitis is under control.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Looking sweet. That is a lot of work you have accomplished, so I presume the tendonitis is under control.

I'm off the bodywork and back to building bumpers... It has calmed down considerably, but still there on some days.. Still using my twist and shout red stick..I feel it has helped me tremendously. Thanks PH

J

 

[DPV7070]

MonstaShades Brown Eyed Girl arrived.. Along with 2 dozen Trail-Tailor hats (Chocolate and Black)

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Tank is looking great!

Also, I rocked my Trail Tailor hat at Cruisin' Grand here last night in Escondido. Might have some inquiries from some early Bronco guys...

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Tank is looking great!

Also, I rocked my Trail Tailor hat at Cruisin' Grand here last night in Escondido. Might have some inquiries from some early Bronco guys...

Thanks for the support!

I have a couple of early bronco guys local that I'm talking with about channel and shell style bumpers. Have them email me or let me know what they are interested in and I'll see what I can do.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Tank is looking great!

Also, I rocked my Trail Tailor hat at Cruisin' Grand here last night in Escondido. Might have some inquiries from some early Bronco guys...

This what they are wanting a new design take-off on...

Tell your friends... HA!

J

 

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Tomorrow I will get the rolling chassis out of the way. Roll it outside and tarp it up for a bit. Started building a rolling tub transport to assist with bodywork...

Will get the tub back horizontal and start on Tank again soon. Poser 60- 8274 bumper shot... HA!

J