BeBop138 Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Posted October 6, 2012 look forward to color pics. a m e n ! ! Quote
BeBop138 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Posted October 9, 2012 Just mechanical stuff right now---took in the spindles for some machining on the upper boss so the brackets fit for the big Camaro Z-28 disc brakes. The "Kid" will work on the car Thurs......me packing for a weekend trip to visit my older brother out west...............just missed buying another wagon----I gotta be crazy (I am) more later...............Lee Quote
BeBop138 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Posted November 4, 2012 Still preping for paint---into the seam sealer right now and getting the correct wheel studs figured out for the new center caps we will be running----pics of that are also on "I`am back"---Mr Bills car. Car still looks the same--pics will follow when color is on.....Lee Quote
BeBop138 Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Posted November 7, 2012 Well the "Kid" did manage to get the front clip painted---I got it all re-sandblasted---he etched,primed and painted it chassis black---Thursday nite it may be done enough to get it to his shop for paint----sure hope so----would like to get LuLu home and work on that...... Quote
BeBop138 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Posted November 15, 2012 We have COLOR---the "Kid" worked the last two nites and did two one nite and two today---Mini Cooper light blue....it`s been a long time coming:D:D:D Quote
BeBop138 Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Posted November 22, 2012 I have been ordered to report for duty at 6:30 Sat. morning to get the car in the paint booth----pics will be forth coming--D-day has finally arrived:D Quote
BeBop138 Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Posted November 24, 2012 Today---PAINT:D---first pic is me showing up at dawn---the "Kid" was 10 minutes late--pic of taping off the car--Craig his co-worker who did the painting----put on the primer sealer--first color for the roof--finish and clear---the "Kid" picked the colors---not fond of the black roof---it might grow on me---again his car his colors....Lee Quote
BeBop138 Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Posted November 24, 2012 Couple of extra pics---one of first color on the roof---tailgate and misc. trim pieces---more of final color.....Lee Quote
40P10touring sedan Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) "1st pic of me showing up at dawn"...ha, welcome to my world{the one of those of us who are still working that is}...start at 6am and get out at 4pm....come in when dark and leave just before dark....not a fan of this time of year- ...as per his color choice, it could've been worse....coulda chose hot pink pearl...which looked decent on my old kawi H2 cycle and the one 34 ford sedan I've seen that color on... Edited November 25, 2012 by 40P10touring sedan Quote
BeBop138 Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Posted December 20, 2012 The "Kid" has been busy---he got the car wet sanded and buffed---the doors hung and tailgate---starting to look like a car again---goes to his place for the winter and won`t be back till he comes up with the front end parts. And a before shot...............Lee Quote
dezeldoc Posted December 20, 2012 Report Posted December 20, 2012 Looking good Lee...far cry from when ya drug it home!! Quote
BeBop138 Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Posted December 20, 2012 Looking good Lee...far cry from when ya drug it home!!Thanks Dez---like you said--it sure was rough for a Cali car----still 10 times better than anything I found in MN.....Lee Quote
JerseyHarold Posted December 20, 2012 Report Posted December 20, 2012 Excellent black paint on the roof with all that sectioning. Impressive work! Quote
BeBop138 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Posted December 21, 2012 Thanks----my buddy helped do the cutting and setting it in---I did most of the welding and the "Kid" did the mud work---good help and a little luck it turned out nice---I`ll take it:D Quote
BeBop138 Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) The latest----the "Kid" got the car home for the winter---I picked up the stainless trim that goes around the tailgate window-----sent to his shop (Merry Christmas) and I sent him a kit for the tailgate--seal,fuzzies,ect. On the side, I had a heart attack Thursday morning--made to the ER in time--they put in a stint and they sent me home today. 5-6 weeks of re-hab and back in for bypass---so be out of work for 3 months----so won`t be doing any big car stuff for awhile.Update on the "Kids" and LuLu later when they OK me for bigger things.................this is going to drive me nuts, just waiting for surgery and re-hab.......bummer......Lee Edited December 30, 2012 by BeBop138 correction Quote
Young Ed Posted December 29, 2012 Report Posted December 29, 2012 Oh no Lee! Take it easy and get better! I expect to see you at some shows this summer. Quote
BeBop138 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Posted December 30, 2012 Oh no Lee! Take it easy and get better! I expect to see you at some shows this summer. Ya I had big plans for LuLu this winter---just have to put it off till next year. I tell ya it could have been worse---the good Lord was was watching over me---we left the house about 2 in the morning and every light from 84th to 66th down France was green--none of them changed all the way to the hospital. We got a stint and we stopped the attack--now re-hab and a quad bypass later---we be good by April....see ya down the road......Lee Quote
Niel Hoback Posted December 30, 2012 Report Posted December 30, 2012 We hope you have quick recovery, Lee. Just do what the Dr. says and you'll be fine. Quote
randroid Posted December 30, 2012 Report Posted December 30, 2012 Lee, You have a good attitude toward what's before you and that will carry you a long way. Best to you, my friend. -Randy Quote
Greenbomb Posted December 30, 2012 Report Posted December 30, 2012 Only a little bummer! A big bummer would have ended this thread. Now it's just a big inconvenience, and you will be back at it in just a short time. It's good to hear you will be fine. Quote
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