Reconstruction has begun.

[doghows]

Here are the boring pics I promised. Body work body work body work.... Oh yeah did I mention body work???

[Luva65wagon]

Yyyaaawwwnnn....


Just kidding. Looks like loads of fun. Not. Looking forward to see if all primed.

Saw your Ratchero on CL a couple days ago. He's looking for parts.

I'm currently looking for a portable carport to put in front of the garage to move the Flarechero over there and do some of the two-four-letter-word work myself. Thanks for the motivation!

[doghows]

Loads of fun. I did finish the roof and both side panels. They are ready for primer and blocking. I think the rest should go fairly quick. The BIG flat stuff is very close.
I think I see that light in the distance again....

[Luva65wagon]

I think I see that light in the distance again....

Is that light in the east or the west? I hope it is rising... and not setting.

[doghows]

I am hoping it is rising. Getting my enthusiasm to work on the car again. Actually sanded on the hood last night after work?? Got 2 small low spots to fix and then it is the sides of the car. I think those will go quick, not so big and flat.

[BillP 98201]

Keep up the good work!

[doghows]

Got tired of waiting for my body guy to get to work and started on some of the engine and engine bay stuff. Cleaned, sanded, painted, re-sanded and repainted the engine bay. Looks good enough for me. The I detailed out the engine and got it all painted. Not sure if I should install it or not?? Might be a paint to paint the car if I go that far??
Next up fuel tank and fuel system.

[BillP 98201]

Nice!!!!!!! Keep going, keep going, keep going

[Luva65wagon]

I'd make it a driver even before paint. There is nothing worse than fretting over scratching something with wrenches flying. Just be sure you mask off an area when you paint to make sure it stays clean of overspray. Very doable. And... you'll be a lot less stressed because you are still in control of progress - even if you aren't in control of all of it.

[SmithKid]

Lookin GOOD, Steve. I 'specially like the color coordinated spark plugs.

[Luva65wagon]

OK Gene, maybe they are onto something... 'cause I was going to mention that EXACT thing, but forgot to...

[insert twilight zone theme here]

[doghows]

I figured it was easier to color coordinate them now, rather than when I put the new ones in.
Maybe I should have help over here and I will paint the inside of the car (dash on so forth) then put it together for the summer and work on the paint later???
Got any of that black left Roger???

[Luva65wagon]

#7777 Satin Black from Home Depot. We could put on 50 coats of that for $20. Add some Kafka pin strips, which I'm going to sic my soon to be idle hands on learning real soon now (and maybe doing on the side until I get famous at it and have open my own shop) and you'll have one sweet delivery.

If you know what color you want the interior to be, and you're happy with the current prep-work - then let's just DO IT!

[doghows]

I am leaning towards galaxy gray for the inside and the upper part of the delivery. Probably something in the cobalt blue range for the lower half of the car...
If I jam it and do the inside I could put it back together and drive it this summer??? HMMMM?

[Luva65wagon]

I am leaning towards galaxy gray for the inside and the upper part of the delivery. Probably something in the cobalt blue range for the lower half of the car...
If I jam it and do the inside I could put it back together and drive it this summer??? HMMMM?

Yeah.... as long as you don't sell it this summer too! I think we are all seeing a trend with cars you get on the road...