Off to the body/paint shop

[cm23uoc]

Just avoid damaging the new paint during trim installation. One of the annoying experiences during that otherwise rewarding period.

 

[detmatt]

Can't wait to see it! This is one of my favorites!

 

[bluefury361]

Just avoid damaging the new paint during trim installation.

Lots & lots of masking tape..... double layered around any potential trim to paint contact areas.

 

[cm23uoc]

Right about that, Will. In the younger years I was so horny putting the car together that I took some unnecessary chances I avoid now. Still was rather lucky in most cases back then.

 

[Zymurgy]

Lots & lots of masking tape..... double layered around any potential trim to paint contact areas.

Great tip thanks. I have plenty of good masking tape being a painter.

 

[Stormer]

66 300 vert
66 Coronet/Belvedere
67 Polara
68 Town & Country
72/73 Imperial

My favorite Mopars. I can't wait to ride in Mike's car.

 

[Zymurgy]

66 300 vert
66 Coronet/Belvedere
67 Polara
68 Town & Country
72/73 Imperial

My favorite Mopars. I can't wait to ride in Mike's car.

Me too the wait is killing me.

 

[tallhair]

Me too the wait is killing me.

Any updates to report? If not I presume you'll have some after you head over to check on it this weekend

 

[Zymurgy]

I've had one of those crazy weekends, and can't seem to get anything done. No new updates on the car. I just sent him a text to see how it is going. To be honest I was so happy with what I saw last weekend that I don't want to push him to finish, thinking he might hurry on something and make a mistake. He has been working on it every weekend since he got it, so he has not taken a weekend off. I can't ask for any more than that, but it still makes me anxious to get her back.

 

[Zymurgy]

She is painted! She still needs to be buffed out and reassembled. Here are a couple of photoss_dancing2:

 

[Stormer]

I'm speechless. Just beautiful.

 

[polara71]

GOD DAMN IT !! I'm jealous................ Everyone on this board wishes they were you right now.

 

[commando1]

LOVE that color. Absolutely gorgeous.

 

['69FuryIIIConvertible]

Holy Crap, that is Gorgeous Mike!

Nick

 

[bluefury361]

I just droolded all in my keyboard...... Thanks.

Just gorgeous

 

[tallhair]

she is painted! She still needs to be buffed out and reassembled. Here are a couple of photosView attachment 12426View attachment 12425

Can't talk .. Drooling !!!

 

[Zymurgy]

Thanks everyone I'm hoping he might be able to deliver some evening next week as opposed to the weekend. I am working on my rental property next week and it is on the family farm where my shop is located. It would be nice to finish for the day on the rental and then go work a couple hours on the 300. Sorry I need to dance so more.s_dancing2:

 

[rexus31]

She is painted! She still needs to be buffed out and reassembled. Here are a couple of photoss_dancing2:View attachment 12426View attachment 12425

Awesome! Congrats!

 

[detmatt]

Beautiful! That car is going to be a stunner!

 

[bluefury361]

A few tips when reassenbling a freshly painted car.

A set of small files, one flat, one round and a triangle will be needed.
Any place where there is a trim or componant hole in the body should be taped over and all the paint/materials filed back to metal using only inward strokes of the file. Then remove tape and apply a dab of grease to the exposed metal. This to avoid paint flaking with trim fastener contact.

tape up any trim to paint contact areas with a double layer of tape.

Apply a thin film of grease to any gaskets such as door handles, locks, mirrors. this will form a water barrier/seal when tightened.

Apply a dab of sealer to any threaded trim studs and tighten the nut only snug enough to secure the trim to where it dosent move. This is to avoid a "pucker" in the panel caused by overtightening. When set the sealer will help keep things secure.

Never "pound" or otherwise exert excessive pressure to locate trim push/snap clips. A steady, firm push is all that should be needed. This also to avoid a "pucker" in your panel.

You likely already know all this.... Mostly common sence.

Have fun with it and keep us abreast......