Black & Tan Build (1 Viewer)

[Chriedwa]

Did some sanding and priming























The hood had been through its share of hail storms. We decided to do a trial run on the hood since we could take it off. The paint on the last pic is not the final paint. We had some spare paint. It turn out nice though.

 

[Chriedwa]

Headed to the rear to work on the minor rust



Removing what was left of the bottom seal lip



















Use some pieces from an old fluorescent light panal







Original lip

 

[Chriedwa]

We took the hatch and tailgate off and worked out some issues where apparently someone tried to use a crow bar instead of a key































More to come later

 

[gregnash]

very nice and exactly what I have been looking for. Seemingly that the engine/drivetrain/body are in decent shape you got that for a good price!

 

[Chriedwa]

Here's a few more of the process











The roof had taken a pretty good smack from a tree limb and the previous fix had long failed



































Really nice to see the roof complete. It was the roughest body damage on the rig.

 

[Chriedwa]

Found a used roof rack from a mud member. I set it on top just to see how it looked. Got it in the booth now and have blasted the hardware.







I think I've enjoyed media blasting the most. It still amazes me the before and after difference of nearly anything blasted.

 

[Chriedwa]

I started a previous thread when I received the Iron Man kit but I just thought it would be easier to out the install in this one







After getting it jacked it wasn't too difficult removing the old shocks and springs



























Things are starting to look too clean























Trying to convince my 13 yr old daughter that she will need a cruiser when she turns 16

 

[Zhenya]

Nicest dad in the world. Enjoying your thread!

 

[srogers]

Nice work! Love the color

 

[Cruzer_89]

It's coming along man, keep at it...

 

[2sun62]

Paint & suspention looks great

What size tires/wheels are u going to run on that beast?

 

[robustbambi]

ANY UPDATES??? I need a my fix of some black and tan!

 

[freepowder]

Hey, a black and tan is also a mix of Guinness Stout and and Harp lager. Because beer.

When you go to Ireland, order a 'half and half,' as black and tan's are made with Bass English ale. Half and half is Guinness and Harp or Smithwick's.

The name Black and Tan comes from the uniform colors of the Royal Irish Constabulary Reserve Force, an English police force that committed untold atrocities upon the Irish in the early 20th century. They were not beloved of the Irish.

'Course, if you're in England where the black and tan version originated, bang on.

Mesel' I'll have a good Welsh Reverend James. . .