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Post by the light works on Jun 10, 2016 15:09:54 GMT
last time I tried to get a "two knob" head unit for the stereo in my Jeep is was a case of "we don't make those, just cut away your dash to fit a DIN chassis." um, no. the previous head unit is still in the dash - the center console now houses the one that would actually work if I hadn't been in a rush and cooked it, one day when the battery was dead. They make quite a few these days www.classicindustries.com/shop/1977/firebird/parts/?q=Radiomaybe I wasn't the only one who wanted to keep the dash looking original. |
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Post by oscardeuce on Aug 14, 2016 6:18:15 GMT
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Post by silverdragon on Aug 14, 2016 7:52:57 GMT
Looking good... several coats of lacquer to follow to bring out a deep shine?..
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Post by oscardeuce on Aug 14, 2016 16:18:24 GMT
Using DuPont base/clear coat system
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Post by GTCGreg on Aug 14, 2016 18:44:32 GMT
Very nice.
Looks like you're doing a great job.
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Post by the light works on Aug 14, 2016 21:53:37 GMT
makes me wish I had time and money to do anything with my Jeep.
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Post by OziRiS on Aug 15, 2016 11:43:03 GMT
Wow! It's really starting to come along! I don't know how the rest of you feel, but when I watch some of those car restauration shows it almost doesn't matter how much else has been done, it doesn't really start to look like you're making headway until the paintwork's been done. I know there's always a lot of stuff to do afterwards, but seeing it painted is like a milestone in the process. It usually means you can get down to installing all the parts that actually make it a real car and not just a bunch of individual parts. Can't wait to see the finished result  |
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Post by the light works on Aug 15, 2016 13:56:37 GMT
Wow! It's really starting to come along! I don't know how the rest of you feel, but when I watch some of those car restauration shows it almost doesn't matter how much else has been done, it doesn't really start to look like you're making headway until the paintwork's been done. I know there's always a lot of stuff to do afterwards, but seeing it painted is like a milestone in the process. It usually means you can get down to installing all the parts that actually make it a real car and not just a bunch of individual parts. Can't wait to see the finished result we get the same thing in house construction. it's just a pile of sticks until the sheetrock goes up, then they want to start moving in furniture. |
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Post by silverdragon on Aug 16, 2016 8:08:59 GMT
For me a car that is under restoration gets to "Almost here" when the glass goes back in.
For this reason, I have always kept the glass till last...
The reason is it stops me wanting to hurry up and bodge to get it on the road?.
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Post by WhutScreenName on Aug 18, 2016 21:26:19 GMT
That Gloss black looks sharp!
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Post by oscardeuce on Aug 23, 2016 2:32:00 GMT
More work done The flares and rear spoiler installed. Paint needs rubbed out. Door hardware and t top weather stripping in    |
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Post by GTCGreg on Aug 23, 2016 2:52:32 GMT
Starting to get down to the detail work.
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Post by the light works on Aug 23, 2016 5:02:37 GMT
Starting to get down to the detail work. the part that takes forever |
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Post by silverdragon on Aug 23, 2016 6:46:10 GMT
I have heard it said that no restoration job is ever "Complete".....
Even when sold, its still a restoration "In progress"....
I dunno, I have seen some pretty good ones in my time, I suppose its down to how you let them into your family.
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Post by the light works on Aug 23, 2016 14:09:59 GMT
I have heard it said that no restoration job is ever "Complete"..... Even when sold, its still a restoration "In progress".... I dunno, I have seen some pretty good ones in my time, I suppose its down to how you let them into your family. that is because if you care enough to restore it, you care enough to maintain it. |
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Post by kharnynb on Aug 23, 2016 19:03:25 GMT
beautiful car and nice work on it. some day when we get the whole place to ourselves, I hope to clear out the garage enough to start a nice project car myself, but no chance till we both get more permanent work and the main restoration work on the house is done.... maybe one of the nice old russian cars, like gaz pobeda  |
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Post by silverdragon on Aug 24, 2016 6:38:41 GMT
I wish I had the space.... or even the ability....
I think the days of me spending hours doubled over a carcase of a car restoring bits are done?..
Unless you can bring the floor up to my level that is?.
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Post by the light works on Aug 24, 2016 14:28:22 GMT
I wish I had the space.... or even the ability.... I think the days of me spending hours doubled over a carcase of a car restoring bits are done?.. Unless you can bring the floor up to my level that is?. they make tools to do that. |
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Post by silverdragon on Aug 25, 2016 5:50:09 GMT
I wish I had the space.... or even the ability.... I think the days of me spending hours doubled over a carcase of a car restoring bits are done?.. Unless you can bring the floor up to my level that is?. they make tools to do that. Yes they do, and one if them is called a "Workbench", but then, where will I keep my screw collection?.. You think I would want to put all those pieces of wood back in the racks as well?... Plus I cant afford a hydraulic lift other than the two ton trolley jack to lift the bigger pieces off the wheels either. Especially the pieces that need to stay off the wheels... |
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Post by the light works on Aug 25, 2016 13:30:32 GMT
they make tools to do that. Yes they do, and one if them is called a "Workbench", but then, where will I keep my screw collection?.. You think I would want to put all those pieces of wood back in the racks as well?... Plus I cant afford a hydraulic lift other than the two ton trolley jack to lift the bigger pieces off the wheels either. Especially the pieces that need to stay off the wheels... I haven't seen it in person, but I understand they make a lift that you can essentially sit in a chair and bring the part of the car that needs fixing to you at the angle you want to work at. |
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