Choosing the colour

[Fireball]

Thanks for all the positive comments gentlemen!

Pekka, the plan is to use a "pro" pinstriper, but where to find one in my area is the question. I have the equipment but not the skill.

Joe, not too much debris, some minor here and there, but nothing what a good buff would not take care off. You see the thin plastics on the walls? That stuff does a great job not only protecting areas but also sucking all the dust etc. in it. It is just so static that everything sticks to it. I also vacuumed floors before every spray, and kept them wet during painting.

The visible spray pattern is the biggest flaw, but I laid down three thick layers on it so there should be material to wetsand it into perfection. I really need to get the puppy outside and see it from distance and every angle.

[Joe Flanagan]

The problem with the base coat/clear coat system is that if you discover a problem in your base coat after you've shot clear, you are in for some work. Also, if you're wet sanding the clear, or you're trying to repair runs in the clear, and you happen to cut through that urethane envelope into the base coat, you have a problem. At least with the products I'm using, you can't just shoot more clear onto the area because the exposed base coat will show up as a different color. If you've damaged the base coat in this process, you also can't just spray more of it on to the area because the old base coat will lift. It can also start lifting the edges of the clear around the damaged area. What you have to do is seal the damaged area off with either clear or primer, let it dry, shoot more base on to the area, and then clear it again. Even this can give you problems sometimes. Eventually, it works but it may take a few attempts.

I'm going through much of this because I am a novice and my working conditions are less then average. But I made my bed, so now I get to enjoy sleeping in it. I think I'll be happy with it when I'm finished, but the learning curve is wearing me out and it's taking WAY longer than I'd intended.

[Plymouthy Adams]

Joe, the fun of getting somewhere is the journey..I am almost willing to bet that when you get your car finished you will be ready for another project..to myself and others I know..the work is the fun part of ownership..

[Joe Flanagan]

I know. Already thinking about that 1963 Falcon convertible. The sad part would be I couldn't post here. Well, I could, but everything would be OT.

[Young Ed]

Joe nice cars but don't get a 4spd! I don't think anyone would mind your OT posts

[Joe Flanagan]

I recall the thread here about the 4 speed. I never knew. By the time I'm finished with this thing, I'm going to need a break. I'll also need A: a garage that I can actually move around in, and B: a wife who won't put a damper on my activities. She's never done that before but another old car after this one might put her over the edge.

[Young Ed]

the falcon is a lot smaller then the 49 so you'll have more room

[Joe Flanagan]

Yes, that's the first argument I'll use. "But Young Ed said the Falcon is smaller . . ."

[Young Ed]

Ok now I'm starting to think its good there are a few states between us.

I wish I had a better picture of the white one Dad had. I still don't think he's forgiven me for talking him into buying it......

It was a good looking car though. White with weird greenish/gold interior. Bucket seats with a console.

[Plymouthy Adams]

tell it is 12 volt negative ground...surely that will sell her, if not, then you may be in the wind..

[Joe Flanagan]

Oh, yeah, if there's one thing that will win her over it's the old 12-volt-negative-ground ploy. Women can't resist it.

I'm a lot better off telling her it's "cute."

[Young Ed]

I used to see a blue 62 falcon 4dr at car shows all the time. The owner had a big sign in the back window that said his car is NOT cute!

[Joe Flanagan]

Then I guess that wouldn't have been the one for me.

[Young Ed]

I like this one

[Captain Neon]

I used to see a blue 62 falcon 4dr at car shows all the time. The owner had a big sign in the back window that said his car is NOT cute!

Somebody once called my P15 four door "cute." I think that was the last time I participated in a show; about five years ago.

[Plymouthy Adams]

Somebody once called my P15 four door "cute." I think that was the last time I participated in a show; about five years ago.

they were probably the owners of the Powell truck and thus the compliment..!!!

[Rollie���]

Looks great! and I envy your skills at garage painting.

[Rollie���]

Joe,

Seems like everything related to fixing cars at home takes longer than intended,

especially body and paint. You way ahead of most of us on the learning curve.

[Richard Coney]

Love the colour. In my humble opinion you got the shade just right. I agree with the comments that the trim will break up the expanse of paint. Pinstriping will really add to the originality of the car. I watched a guy at one of the shows I attended in the UK this summer and they are really talented.

By the way, I love Falcons. The guy I bought my '48 coupe from had just bought a '65 two door with a 302 V8 fitted. If he hadn't, he'd have held onto the Dodge and that would have been my loss.

Richard, in cloudy London

[T120]

Somebody once called my P15 four door "cute." I think that was the last time I participated in a show; about five years ago.

...Sort of puts it in the same category as a Nash Metropolitan.