Builds My 1978 Nut and Bolt Frame Off Restoration (1 Viewer)
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@MScruiser, dumb question; Did you remove the plywood under the concrete after it set, or did you just leave it?
That's the form. It comes off. The bottom of the form is typically then the top surface. (I've done concrete kitchen counters before.)
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It gets flipped over not really poured in place.
MScruiser
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Blasted the interior and exterior of the tub. Then gave it 3 coats of epoxy primer. I'm using a 2-part polyurethane epoxy from Southern Polyurethanes. It goes down nice and smooth, and seems to be tough as nails once it cures, which by the way, requires 24 hours at 65 degrees or higher. Because the ambient temps were in the 30's I had to crank up a electric space heater, a kerosene heater, and run a couple of halogen shop lights. I got this little plastic box up to a toasty 90 degrees.
Boys, let me tell y'all: this thing looks good. It'll be time to start blocking/sanding this thing soon.
Boys, let me tell y'all: this thing looks good. It'll be time to start blocking/sanding this thing soon.
Blasted the interior and exterior of the tub. Then gave it 3 coats of epoxy primer. I'm using a 2-part polyurethane epoxy from Southern Polyurethanes. It goes down nice and smooth, and seems to be tough as nails once it cures, which by the way, requires 24 hours at 65 degrees or higher. Because the ambient temps were in the 30's I had to crank up a electric space heater, a kerosene heater, and run a couple of halogen shop lights. I got this little plastic box up to a toasty 90 degrees.
Boys, let me tell y'all: this thing looks good. It'll be time to start blocking/sanding this thing soon.
Great job, I'm a few weeks behind you and can't wait to see some color. Did you decide which color you are using?
Soft top would look awesome. There is a ton of labor in my hardtop sides. I am leaning towards base/clear as well.
MScruiser
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Got down to business today.
Here's where I'm at: I've nearly finished the first 2 coats of Evercoat and the associated blocking of those 2 coats on the outer tub.
I still need to do the final glaze coat on the outer tub. Once that is finished, I'll start on the inside of the tub (foot wells, dashboard, bed, floorboards, etc.).
If I can keep with it, I could be ready to spray my basecoat/clearcoat within a month.
Here's hoping.
I'm going through sandpaper very quickly.
Here's where I'm at: I've nearly finished the first 2 coats of Evercoat and the associated blocking of those 2 coats on the outer tub.
I still need to do the final glaze coat on the outer tub. Once that is finished, I'll start on the inside of the tub (foot wells, dashboard, bed, floorboards, etc.).
If I can keep with it, I could be ready to spray my basecoat/clearcoat within a month.
Here's hoping.
I'm going through sandpaper very quickly.
I don't own a 40, but for some reason I've been browsing this forum section lately. Your build is just impressive, one because of the attention to every tiny detail and the hours and hours of wire wheeling and scrubbing and rehabbing. But also, I like seeing the high level of quality that some people seem to be able to achieve with limited tools, time, and money...it's just amazing.
I agree with Cory, above. This is outstanding.
