Thread: Project '49 Shoebox.

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Don
I was wondering about the pauses in posting on this project, as you guys seem very motivated and work hard on these projects. I understand the need for distractions at times, while you let an idea stew on it. I think for some having two going at once helps, for me it would be a disasrter! I get disracted enough with just the truck and my life!
So how about the pink roadster?

Thanks Richard. You are right, working with my Sons is the best part of the whole deal. I don't get to see Don as much as I would like because of his work schedule, but we usually talk every day or so on the phone.

Thanks Ken. Yep, the extra weight should make it ride pretty well. It sure is heavier than a T bucket frame. Surprisingly I don't feel too bad today, I guess a good nights sleep and some Excedrins helped. Even Dan was dragging last night when we got home, and he is in better shape than me. Every time he would weld on another part the thing was harder and harder to flip over. He still is going to box at least the front part of the frame so at that point I don't think the two of us will be able to move it around any more.

Steve: IT'S PURPLE!! I saved a picture just to show you the color it really is. This '32 was the one I saw in a magazine and made me decide what color to paint mine. I haven't done a thing to mine lately. I'm sort of in a holding pattern because of Dan's two projects encroaching on my part of the shop, plus I am getting ready to drive to Georgia to pick up the '46 Ford running gear I bought from a fellow forum member.

Don

If your heading up 95, stop on by! Ill take ya to lunch or dinner.

Thanks John for the offer. We are going straight up 75 though. How about you buy me a beer at Garlits in August...........then I'll buy you one.

Don

Sounds like a plan!

You sure that's purple it looks pink with those red wheels..........LOL
If I make Garlit's in August I will buy both of you Dinner.
BradC

I don't know Brad, have you seen Hotroddaddy and me eat? You might have to take us to a buffet.

It would be nice to finally meet you though.

Don

Don
Did the color fade to pink over the years in the hot Florida sun? Your frame looks the same color as the car above, but the old pics of your car look a bit pink! All kidding aside have a good trip up to Georgia, I'm headed up to Santa Rosa to pick up my transmission today!

I don't know why, but that color always photographed pink. One thing I have to say about the Dupont Centari paint I used, it really held up well for being 20 years old. I know it is old technology compared to some of the new stuff, but with the hardener in there it resisted dropped wrenches, stones, etc and never really faded much. In fact, even where the body protected it from the sun it is not any different than those parts where the sun beat down on it. And, I wasn't shy about using the car daily. Most days it sat outside my work all day long with no cover on it. I guess that is why experts say go with a good brand of paint for the long term results.

Have a safe trip to get your transmission. I'm probably heading to Georgia in two weeks to get my stuff. He still has to remove more of it from the car before I can go up there.

Don

Hijack mode Don
Any suggestions on paint for the transmission? I'm thinking basic black, would engine paint work? Primer first? Thanks, Steve.

Don, steaks all around with a big baked potatoe, sour cream, butter and salad. That way were to full to get into trouble........LOL
BradC

Over the last several years I have painted transmissions and engines with acrylic enamel, lacquer, and basecoat / clearcoat urethanes. I used ordinary lacquer type primer under all of them. All of them did fine on engines and transmissions. The lacquer was probably the least durable, that is, it chipped easily compared to the others. All of them held up pretty well against the engine heat. The only problem spot was the siamese exhaust ports on small block Chevys; the paint tends to burn there, but so does regular spray-can engine enamel. Bottom line is everything must be very clean or the paint will blister when it gets hot.