BeBop138 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Posted September 3, 2012 This weekend---got the rear end in the car----installed longer wheel studs--checked to see how the rotors and calipers fit and tire clearance--Do-Da-Day Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Posted September 7, 2012 Got some more Bill Hirsch rust paint down---the "Kid" has just about done with the blocking (again) I think we are getting close---dash and all pillars are ready for primer too----Nice to have it in paint before Oct. 31---the day it came home last year----would be a great feeling to be this far this soon......Lee Quote
randroid Posted September 8, 2012 Report Posted September 8, 2012 Lee, I'm having mixed emotions about the progress you've made; for me I will miss the lessons on how to do the job right, while for you and "the kid" your accomplishments should rightfully make you proud. Well done, sir. -Randy Quote
Young Ed Posted September 8, 2012 Report Posted September 8, 2012 Lee Looks great. You taking a night off and going to Hastings tomorrow? I'm hoping to. Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 8, 2012 Author Report Posted September 8, 2012 Lee Looks great. You taking a night off and going to Hastings tomorrow? I'm hoping to. Sat. is our Church festival and I put on a car show (St. Boni Car Show) this is our 17th year---I have been getting 225-250 cars---great food,games for the kids and some great bands---90th & 10 Ave in Bloomington. It`s over at 6:00 PM so won`t make it.......Lee Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 8, 2012 Author Report Posted September 8, 2012 Lee,I'm having mixed emotions about the progress you've made; for me I will miss the lessons on how to do the job right, while for you and "the kid" your accomplishments should rightfully make you proud. Well done, sir. -Randy Thanks again Randy, you have been most kind.....Lee Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Posted September 16, 2012 Thursday the "Kid" came and we got the rear quarters,dash,inside pillars and the tailgate frame area done in primer surfacer. We did use some etch primer on the bare metal and three more coats of primer. I will then drop it down on it`s tires for the first time in a year. We will block the roof and then shoot the final coats of primer. We will then block it the final time and off to his shop for final color---ya-hooooo. Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Posted September 17, 2012 Houston......the Nova has landed............ Quote
52b3b Joe Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 Looks great, I like watching all the progress, can't wait to see paint on it! Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Posted September 17, 2012 Looks great, I like watching all the progress, can't wait to see paint on it! Me three!!! Quote
40P10touring sedan Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 ... hope your putting some time on your car too ...yell if/when that "box" is ready! Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Posted September 17, 2012 ... hope your putting some time on your car too ...yell if/when that "box" is ready! Will do---haven`t added anything---not to much to begin with---try and take a pic.....Lee Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Posted September 20, 2012 Tonite I got the car ready for the blocking and primer for tomorrow. Took out the steering column--has to come out in one piece----what a pain it would be if the engine was in---it comes out the bottom. Had to torch the pitman cause any which way it would not separate. Took the front clip off ( Houston we have separation) and put on some pegs with casters I made up last nite. Closer to the trip to the shop for paint.......Lee Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Posted September 21, 2012 The "Kid" started blocking the roof and I got the firewall ready for primer----who is that "masked man" ? Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Posted September 25, 2012 Sunday I got the clip apart and ready for final cleaning---hope to those parts ready by Thurs. for paint--The side panels with the frame rails and front radiator support. The new suspension by Church Brothers Racing will be very nice--along with the brackets for 98-02 Camaro rotors and calipers---the whole conversion is top notch. From the clip--to a pile of parts and three pieces of sheet metal---easier to work with:D Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Report Posted September 29, 2012 Got the firewall etched and primed............one more coat of primer on the roof---block and sand---seam sealer and to the shop for paint. So we pushed her outside for a little tan time.....first time out of the garage since 10-31-11:D Quote
randroid Posted September 29, 2012 Report Posted September 29, 2012 Lee, Outside? Really? What if a bird poops on it? -Randy Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Report Posted September 29, 2012 Lee,Outside? Really? What if a bird poops on it? -Randy It was so nice outside the last few days---I had to blow the dust out of the garage and do some light blocking with a red 3M pad--she be back where it belongs....waiting for next week. I finished up cleaning the front clip sheet metal and wire brushing some of the bolts...little stuff, very time consuming:(:(----bad birdie no poopy:D Quote
mrwrstory Posted September 29, 2012 Report Posted September 29, 2012 Been follerin this thread or some time,....impressive project,....duanting task,....good job. Cool you are doing it with your son. I admit to mostly lookin at the pics so I may have missed an answer to the question, "what color?" Quote
BeBop138 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Posted September 30, 2012 Been follerin this thread or some time,....impressive project,....duanting task,....good job. Cool you are doing it with your son. I admit to mostly lookin at the pics so I may have missed an answer to the question, "what color?" Off white or cream color roof---Mini Cooper---- Ice Blue, very light blue, almost white---his colors---I would have went with a cream color roof and burnt orange---light tan interior----his car his call----thanks for the kudos----hey not bad yourself---great ride you have......Lee Quote
mrwrstory Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 Cool! It will be special and spectacular whatever the color. And, since he did most of the hard work and it's his car "The Kid" should get to pick. Quote
BeBop138 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Posted October 1, 2012 Cool! It will be special and spectacular whatever the color. And, since he did most of the hard work and it's his car "The Kid" should get to pick. Not sure he has done all the hard work, but he is my "Kid" and I am proud of him....he has done a great job..........Lee Quote
mrwrstory Posted October 2, 2012 Report Posted October 2, 2012 I like the way you think! My kid, who just turned 50, is not into cars. That's not a big deal in the overall scheme of things. He still makes me so proud I could just s**t! Quote
BeBop138 Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Posted October 5, 2012 No pics this round----just finished painting the last coat of primer for the roof---a light scuffing and seam sealer (everywhere)---to the shop for final color. Will have pics or maybe a U-tube shot:D ssooooo close to color---fun time.....Lee Quote
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