1952B3b23 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 28 minutes ago, casper50 said: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Universal-Mild-Steel-Dual-Exhaust-Mandrel-Bend-Kit-2-1-2-Inch,36340.html?sku=91013824&utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE&gclid=CMr7zYf62tECFUWXfgodTBIDog I used the 2 1/4" kit though. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted January 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 The complete new wiring harness is in the car. Now working at hooking all the ends up. Getting there. The upholster has everything made except for the carpet and is trying to find time to come out and install the headliner. I'm still working on wrapping the rear bumper. With only two hands when 4 or 5 are needed it's very slow going. What I've done so far looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Got to a point yesterday where I said I'm going to do the garish molding. I've never hydrodipped anything before, but, it went way better than I thought it would. I have a couple of pieces that have a light spot or two but it went really well. Just primered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Test piece 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 close ups 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 driver's side dash and glove box lid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 WOW, that's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Total cost for all of it was $75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Would a ham-fisted klutz be able to use it successfully? And where would he get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I bought the film and the release spray online. It's all over. I built a 2x12 frame and stapeled plastic inside to use as a tank. Watch lots of videos on youtube, think about how you are going to dip each piece so that there's no voids and lay your film out flat before hand so that the wrinkles come out. Once in the water the wrinkles make thick lines. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks, I look at YouTube and see how much nerve I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 clearcoat is on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 clearcoat is on. Still needs sanded and polished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Amazing. Beautiful. I'll take it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Yergin Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Looks terrific! Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 That took a lot of time, patience, and creativity and it shows. WOW is not good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 After your post I did watch a lot of u tube videos on this process. Appears Not be totally hard but does in deed take a careful/steady hand and careful prep.!! You did Very, Very good with the first time work! I I have seen a few companies that were doing it at the start on car parts, but the were also expensive beyond my pocketbook! Love the idea that it can be done at home!! May I ask the type of burl wood that pattern mimics and which of the many sellers online you bought it from?? DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 for the film http://www.ebay.com/itm/HYDROGRAPHIC-FILM-HYDRODIPPING-WATER-TRANSFER-HYDRO-DIP-BURL-WOOD-BW-18-10-/112235463504?hash=item1a21c14350:g:CxYAAOSwa~BYT0cm for the activator. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=HYDROGRAPHIC+film+release&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=HYDROGRAPHIC+activator&_sacat=0 Don't buy the film until you are ready to use it. set it out and try and remove the fold wrinkles as they will haunt you later if left. I used regular rustoleum rusty metal primer for the base coat. I tried 5 different base coat colors on a scrap piece before I chose which one I liked best. Different color base coats will change the final color of the part. Use a larger piece than you think you need. Film is much cheaper than having to redo the part because it wasn't large enough. Tape the edges of the film with masking tape. If you don't the film will disapate when sprayed with activator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudan Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 looks very good, i am miles away, working on the chassis, but will remember your post in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 there are a lot of different grain patterns for those that do not like burl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Front end is finished. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I know the price varies depending on condition and what part of the country you live in,but could you give us a price on what it cost to rechrome your bumpers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 with one T in but...that is a 47 big exception.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I found the front set on ebay rechromed for $250. I'll never find that again I'm sure. Still looking for a rear bumper that's at least driver quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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