Mudbone Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I finally was able to get the body off of the rotisserie today so I could get it back to it’s owner. I have the body on stands so I can paint the firewall before it goes back on the finished chassis. The roof section has been all blocked out (Four Times) so it is ready for paint. Maybe my ankles will heal now that I don’t have to step over the frame of the rotisserie all the time. Ouch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Yesss!Looks good Ken. Dang, more catch up for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special55 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Awsome!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 I picked up the BC/CC today and did a test on the old sedan door. It has a little too much orange peal as I was hoping not to sand and buff the firewall. I may go back to my old conventional gun and shoot it with that. I know I can get it smooth with that one. I hope to paint the firewall some time this week. Mudbone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 The firewall is done! One coat sealer, two coats base coat, two coats clear. It went on real smooth. I used my old conventional gun. (I guess I’m too old to learn something new) Next! Mudbone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Hey Mud,So what paint did you finally decide on?Also, what made you decide to go with base/clear on the firewall? Not judging, just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) Mike, as I started out using PPG products (Epoxy Primers) I thought at least to stick with the same brand. After having sticker shock at the auto parts store when I priced the paint I started looking for alternatives. I then was going to paint the firewall with acrylic enamel and hardener. The price was still outrageous. I stopped by my neighbor’s body shop and talked to him about the paint. He mixes his own PPG Global. He agreed to mix me up whatever amount I would need for the job at hand. He mixed up enough to do the firewall and trunk area and it came to about $200.00 and that included the clear coat. That way it will all be the same Brand and type of paint. So far so good. It still looks like it is wet. I know it's too shiny for a properly restored 55 Buick but I LIKE IT! MudboneVideo= Edited November 24, 2010 by Mudbone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 It looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Yep, even a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while…….Mudbone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I know what you mean about prices..........I paid almost $300.00 for a gallon of PPG 2021 clear with reducer & hardner for my last car I painted..... Out'ch!!!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Considering the long life vs the cost, I imagine the paint is really not that much more expensive than household paint. What settings did you use on your gun ( old vs new) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 When I painted the practice door I used Eastwood’s Concourse gun with the 1.2/1.4 Needle/Nozzle/Air Cap for the BC/CC @ 29 psi at the gun. I turned up the psi to 35 on the CC to help atomize it a little better. (My body shop friend told me that is what a lot of guys do on the clear coat) It came out ok with some orange peal. It would most likely be ok for flat panels and such as you would wet sand and buff the panels. But for the firewall I wanted it to lay down like enamal would so I used three different guns to get the job done. I used a hobby gun (Cheap air brush) for all the small tight areas, at about 10 psi. I then used a touch up gun for the sealer and color and first coat of clear. I then used my old vintage BLACK gun that was most likely from the 50’s to shoot the final clear coat. I have know idea what tip is in this gun but I believe it must be for finish coats as it does not do as good a job with primers. Both of the guns are conventional and I set the psi at about 45 at the gun. I just used what works for me and would not really recommend this process to anyone else. Mudbone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 I spent most of the day on brake lines etc. Test fitting lines and master/booster. Blasted/painted most of the lines, clips and retainers. I am waiting on new bulk fuel line, it should be in Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Mud..looking great!! Keep us updated with the pix..I love to look at new / refurb stuff as it is getting installed...Do you like the Eastwood gun? I was thinking of buying one, but wanted to get more feedback on it before the investment. Would like to know what your likes / dislikes etc are on it. Thanks..Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 I don’t think the gun is the problem. I think it is me! I would not hesitate to use it on flat panels that you can cut and buff. I just wanted it to lay down real nice on the firewall so I used the conventional gun. If you would like to try mine before buying one let me know. I won’t need it for a while. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 Someday I will learn. (Or maybe not) My buddy called me while I was in the garage working on the car. I had just bent 12’ of new fuel line to the exact length and was getting ready to put the double flare on one end. As I was talking I flared the end and forgot to put the nut on! Good thing I have another 12’ so I can do it all over again tomorrow. Arrrg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I would imagine you could cut the flare off and reflare it without wasting the entire 12 foot piece. You can't find a 1/4" of slack in the line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 I will lay it out again this afternoon and see if I can. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Someday I will learn. (Or maybe not) My buddy called me while I was in the garage working on the car. I had just bent 12’ of new fuel line to the exact length and was getting ready to put the double flare on one end. As I was talking I flared the end and forgot to put the nut on! Good thing I have another 12’ so I can do it all over again tomorrow. Arrrg.I can feel your pain...I used to work with PVC plumbing and you can have a whole manifold made and forget to put a fitting in right and bammm...the whole thing is ruined!I would think that you could find a 1/4 " somewhere....only you will know that you "cheated" the line a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Mud..thanks for the offer on the gun..I may take you up on it when I get to that point if you are not using it. I vote with the others on the Island that you should be able to find that 1/4" somewhere on the tube..heck going from a 90 to 91 degree angle on a bend should do it on a 12' piece of tubing...only your hairdresser will know for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 I ended up using the left over piece and re-bending it because the first one was my first try and it was not quite right anyway. The first piece is not wasted as I can use it for shorter pieces as there are only two large bends in it. The second one came out real nice and fits good. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Nothing better than a satisfied customer!...truth be told, that would have bothered you for months right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Yep, it is just like the two small dents in the lower firewall. I told myself I am not going to fix them, as you cannot see them when the engine is in. Needless to say hours before I was going to paint it I mixed up the glazing putty and fixed them. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I'm shocked at this revelation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 More brake parts. Bead blast, prime and paint. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 1955 Buick Restoration Update: After 2 years and two months the chassis is complete. The brakes have been tested and it is now ready to roll under the body. Happy New Year! Link To Video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 That looks great Ken! Plus we got to see the Mudbone garage with narration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 My youngest son is coming over this afternoon to shoot an HD video of my current progress. He just spent $800.00 on a computer upgrade so he can edit the HD video. The quality is outstanding with this camera. It will be cool to make a complete restoration movie when the car is finished and a copy will stay with the car. I guess I don't want my boys to forget how much hard work is going into this car so they will appreciate it when I am gone. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Mud, what a great idea! You are so fortunate to have your son work on that with you. If you ever make copies of the movie, count me in for one. I'll even send you the R/W DVD to record it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Looks like a really nice job.............Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Now get the exhaust on and start that puppy up! That's my next project... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Thank you very much for sharing with that vid....Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Now get the exhaust on and start that puppy up! That's my next project...Apparently I was looking at your car and thinking about mine. Your engine isn't in yet !Duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 My original goal was to have a running chassis before the body goes on. Due to lack of space and a lot of final bodywork to be done, my new plan is to get the body on and fit all my panels and finish the bodywork. Of course I have been know to change my mind so who knows! Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Things change...I'm remined of a poster I saw a while back:I am unfortunately equipped with the attention span of the common house fly so changing your mind just once on something means to me your waaay ahead of the game.Keep moving forward, guys like you push me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Update on the inner fender seals I purchased a while back. Thanks to johnahboo who led me to 1955-1957 Chevy Rear Wheel Housing Seals I installed the left side this afternoon. It took about an hour but they fit like a glove. Yes it is possible to replace them but a real pain in the butt. I used a wide bill vise grip and tapped it with a hammer in several locations. (About a ½ inch at a time) I used baby power for a lubricant. NEXT, Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Mud, You might also try a mixture of dish soap and water. That what they use in the auto plants to install seals and rubber parts. Might be less messy than the baby powder. Just a suggestion. Car is looking great!!! Keep us posted with updated photos.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 AHA! Another judging tip - sniff the rubber moldings. If they smell like a baby's bottom, deduct half a point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 I may try the soap and water, as I do not want any points deducted because of the baby powder sniff test. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Jim, I took your advice about using soap. But even better I found some N.O.S. G.M. inner wheel well seal lubricant on E-Bay. It was only $29.95 plus shipping! Now I won’t have to worry about the sniff test and loose those precious points! PS. It worked much better. Thanks, MUD Edited January 9, 2011 by Mudbone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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