more resto pics

[valkyrie610]

Very nice... you don't know how many people you are inspiring with your work.

I am prepareing to go through the same process. I have a lot of respect for those that do it themselves rather than drop off a hulk and a check.

 

[mikealeus]

Sorry if you've already told us, but is that Freeborn Red and what kind of paint are you using? Also. what type of spraygun? Chris is right you are an inspiration

 

[camcruiser13]

keep us posted,


more pics more pics

 

[camcruiser13]

im a sucker for red.

 

[snoozin]

Freeborn red. We have a winner! Yeah I'm a sucker for red also. Especially with the white top. If you saw the paint It may not be an insperation... Actually it came out well.

I used:
PPG Aluminum cleaner/conditioner
PPG Steel cleaner/conditoner
PPG DP74lf epoxy Primer.
PPG Delstar Acrylic Enamel (single Stage) for a more factory look.
-And finally on the frame, Tractor paint. Some old school epoxy nothing special like rust not or por15, only cause I'm cheap!

The spray gun is hvlp $99 set from Vasper!?

Nothing special, Mommy(wife) thinks I spend enough. you know gotta all the special tools. i.e. Dewault 18v cordless etc.

Ah whatever!

 

[snoozin]

I think I can....I think I can....I think I can....I think I can....

Slowly but surely

Tub and cowl are mounted for good. Now it's time to paint the joint and Tub, and More durabek on the inside. I started putting the interior back together becasue I'm tired of doing body work....

 

[Adventure Teq]

Oh man, this is coming along superbly. Keep up the good work.

You get 5 gold stars.

 

[snoozin]

Just a little test fit to make sure everything lines up before paint...

Rear doors came from Marks Offroad. I made the rear bumper from a front bumper from JT Outfitters. Just cut a few inchs off and shaped it a bit... some cold rolled spacers and who would have known.

 

[sine80]

WOW! Really nice work. Its going to take a while, but from what I've seen it will be worth it in the end. I too am a sucker for the Freeborn, but I cant fathom changing the color of my junk to anything other than stock...well, for the moment at least. Keep up the good work!

Mike

 

[snoozin]

Thank-you, Time to work I'll post more tonight!

 

[AZkick-n40]

First time looking at this thread. GREAT JOB!

 

[WaAkFJ]

Lookin real good! I will be painting in about 3 weeks. Your thread is really an inspiraton. Thanks for posting, you can finish!!!

 

[erymer]

great looking project there....Can't wait to see the finished project.

 

[snoozin]

Painted the underside of the fenders and did some dash work

Sealed the whole fender and topcoated the undrside today and did some more dash work, in between t-storms

 

[Ullr]

I feel your pain man, I have to travel for work as well and so my resto is also taking some time. Looks great!

 

[snoozin]

Thank's,
I think I'll actually get quite a bit done this memorial day weekend....If I can get off this couch!

 

[Adventure Teq]

Get crackin!



Looking purrdy.

 

[snoozin]

More pics from today! I got the topcoat onto the fenders and mounted them to the frame. Not much painting left...Just part of the tub, the hood and rear doors...oh and the hard top.

I was very pleased with the outcome of the paint. This is my first resto w/paint and I fell like a monkey F&*(^(*ng a football.

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Great looking resto, having the cowl off would make for some quick and easy assemlby.

I have never used the aqualu tubs, but they look top notch.


Rob

 

[erymer]

Nc

What part of NC are you in? I am in greensboro and would love to take a look at it and pick your brain on some ideas....heck I would even offer up some free help. Email or PM me if you like. I am working on my first cruiser and any help is always appreciated. ericr2001gt@aol.com