Thread: 55 Wagon Progress
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08-10-2017 07:41 PM #1
Thanks for the comments!
Today was paint day for the remaining bus parts. One hood, three rear skirts, and attaching hardware.. After a sealer coat of SPI Epoxy..
And our yellow...
We'll let these cure a bit and get 580 put back together this weekend..Robert
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08-10-2017 09:30 PM #2
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That looks very nice. Do you always use the black sealer? I'm guessing this is the preferred one you like to use?Ryan
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor 354 Hemi 46RH Electric Blue w/multi-color flames, Ford 9" Residing in multiple pieces
1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR Stage 3 cam, SuperT10
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08-11-2017 05:14 PM #3
Your primer job is shinier than my whole car! LOL..
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08-11-2017 06:03 PM #4
Looking good" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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08-11-2017 07:34 PM #5
Thanks for the comments guys!
I've been using black for the bus parts to try and tone down the brightness as they tend to fade quite a bit after a few years. On this one I also added some flattening agent so it wasn't so loud like the roof repair.
Today the hood was reinstalled, all the bits bolted back together, and the rear skirt replaced..
All together and ready for pick up tomorrow..
Robert
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08-16-2017 11:53 AM #6
Well last night found us carpenterin.... using some 3/4 MDF and some construction adhesive...
The amp will get mounted on the access cover.Robert
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08-16-2017 12:27 PM #7
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Nice work! Did you use a jig saw with a guide bolted to the center to cut the round hole? it looks like a perfect hole is why I'm asking.Ryan
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor 354 Hemi 46RH Electric Blue w/multi-color flames, Ford 9" Residing in multiple pieces
1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR Stage 3 cam, SuperT10
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08-16-2017 07:02 PM #8
I started with finding hole center, punching, then a set of dividers to mark the outside perimeter. A thru hole was done with a hole saw, then my vise mount jigsaw with optional cruise control was employed for freehand cutting. I've found if you take your time you can be fairly accurate in your cuts. Even with such a sketchy arrangement.
Robert
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08-17-2017 01:14 PM #9
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I dig the cruise control!Ryan
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor 354 Hemi 46RH Electric Blue w/multi-color flames, Ford 9" Residing in multiple pieces
1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR Stage 3 cam, SuperT10
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08-17-2017 05:45 PM #10
cruise control.. roflma
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08-17-2017 06:18 PM #11
In wood or aluminum I really like a router with a circle jig for making near perfect holes. I may use your vice jig saw idea for some stuff though.
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08-18-2017 08:40 AM #12
Just watch those fingers!Robert
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08-28-2017 06:33 PM #13
Got the drivers corner for the rear seat back tig welded in place and flange folded. Now for the passenger side.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-61G1Q1EWo
On a side note, officially gave Photobucket the boot as my subscription expired last Friday. Robert isn't paying their extortion fees. Surprised the pictures are still showing...Robert
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08-30-2017 07:35 AM #14
Got a message Monday night from a buddy whose father is a retired body man. His dad was looking to sell some of his tools, and I was happy to give them a new lease on life. Picked these up yesterday, a bumper puller, body hammers, vise grips, dollys, rivet kit, and some w/d paper. Some of these I didn't have, so pretty stoked. Even a Herbrand VL-540 valve lifter...
Hammer 2.jpg
Touching up the hammer faces to remove some of the nicks....
Hammer 3.jpg
Picked up the Ball Peen that he had so I could make a hammer for better flattening tucks for shrinking
Hammer 1.jpgRobert
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09-04-2017 09:34 AM #15
Still haven't set up the new photo hosting, so todays update via youtube. Got the passenger corner all formed up and Tig welded in place for the rear seat back enclosure..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsZ1zktynesRobert
I saw last night on fb about John. The world sure lost a great one. I'm going to miss his humor, advice, and perspective from another portion of the world. Rest in Peace Johnboy.
John Norton aka johnboy