Thread: Stude M5 build

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Marathon day of primering but got it done.

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This was one of the crazier projects I did. All the smaller ribs on my grill were to bent to save so I cut them out. They were stamped sheet metal with a continuous curve and I couldn't figure a way to reproduce them. So I bought some 5/16 steel, cut out the curved shape with a plasma and then ground them to shape and cut a groove in the back side to lighten them up a bit. They came out OK, a little heavier than stock but Ok. These grills are impossible to find in good condition.

In that picture - you wouldn't know you had performed all that surgery on the grille. Good work!

I've been working on eliminating the wing windows. The opening is not straight so I have to bend up some sheet metal and weld in a straight section. Also had to straighten the inside trim. I still have to make the front felt channel.

Great work! The wing window delete work looks awesome!

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Wow that's gonna look so different!

Hey thanks, first time I've tried something like this.

Nice! I did the same thing to the windows on my 48 Plymouth.

Your project is looking great man.

Thanks Bam, I wish I was at the point you are with the paint done. Body work yuk!

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Haven't been posting but have been plugging away at the body work. Made a stand for the fenders. Got them blocked after the first high build primer. Gotta say I love the soft sanders and the upol primer, builds up heavy and sands nice. Since I'm using a lot of filler I got the upol gold filler, not quite as nice as rage but close enough and way less expensive.

Building stands to work the sheet metal very smart. When building my car, body work was the least thing I was looking forward too. But I will admit it actually became enjoyable.



Messy, hands down, easy and relaxing getting the surfaces trued & smooth not so bad. Really good return on efforts put forth.



The painting, with a stop watch, went way to fast LOL, primer, color, clear ............ poof a master piece

I hate the mess, the dust is everywhere

I figured out a little trick with the softsanders, the paper will not stick for long in a curved shape so I spray some 3m 77 adhesive on the paper so keep it sticky. The thing is it won't come off once it's stuck without tearing up the softsander so I use a heat gun on the paper and it comes right off. This extends the life of the paper considerably.
I also got the charcoal guide coat and that works pretty good.

I know, it's been 2 years and it looks like I'm in the same place! Actually there has been many hours of sanding and re-priming. The doors, cab, hood and most front end parts are on their final sand, so very close to doing color. I just have to come up with a plan how I'm going to do it. Be easier if I didn't paint everything at once but I have a feeling the metallic isn't going to match. It would be a crazy amount of stuff in my little space to do all together though. All the cars I've painted in the past were together not scattered in a million pieces like this old thing.

Originally Posted by v8nutz

I know, it's been 2 years and it looks like I'm in the same place!.

As the other Mike said... It took me 12 years and it still isn't really done. But it did get registered / insured and I have driven it. But that's how they always are right?? LOL Don't sweat it, it is supposed to be FUN!