Mudbone Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 I just had a birthday and realized that I'm old! I guess I better pick up the pace on the 55! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Hey Mudd - Glad to see more how to videos and the yakety sax was a riot. Paint here has been waiting for over 25 years - you're doing a superb job and appreciate you taking the time to make all the how to videos Factory gaps on mine are recdiculous. Same pinch at the trunk edge, same passenger door fitment issues at forward edge and top rear edge, driver side at fender to cowl. Been staring at it wondering how to attack it. Your trunk and door edge gap fixes were interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Nice! I did a time lapse a couple weeks ago... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Sweet! Keep them coming. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 It has been so long since I shot primer, I forgot I have an HVLP primer gun!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Edited April 1, 2018 by Mudbone Apparently no one has a sense of humor anymore (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 The 15 minute man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 Door Gaps 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 I found some lost video of Project 66R. (Coming home from the media blaster) On the way home one of the fender wells blew of the trailer. (Just minor damage) My son Matt filmed this. He still thinks he’s a comedian! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 After two weddings, two family reunions and numerous rainy weekends, I finally was able to finish sand blasting the fuel tank. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 Christmas List 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 My mom was a busy lady. I would ask her, "Mom, you need any help?" She would often reply, "Can you give me more hours in the day?" Good luck with the Buick! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 You just gotta love the women who worked all day and didn't complain. Reminds me of my mom. She'd be up and dressed with breakfast ready in the AM when I got up and still going strong when I went to bed. She'd always tell me "Too soon old, too late smart." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) I spent two full days on the Buick. I am sore and tired. Did a lot of block sanding. The right 1/4 is looking good and so is the drivers door. I need to take a few more Fridays off and get bigger chunks of this thing done. Edited November 25, 2018 by Mudbone (see edit history) 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Fit and finish on this 55 will be far superior than left the factory! Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 I managed to get a lot done last weekend. I hope to do more blocking this weekend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 Saturday after mudding, blocking and sanding. I when up to Menards to pick up a few things. I went down this one isle and discovered the tool I was missing. I have been doing it all wrong! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 On 1/14/2019 at 8:24 PM, Mudbone said: I have been doing it all wrong! I guess so...everybody uses one don't they. Since I never worked in a body shop, I don't know the "proper" tools so other devices become re-purposed: like using stick-on sand paper on a carpenters level for the large flat panels. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Man, a guy can really get an advanced education hangin round here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Our Grand Puppy stopped by for a visit. Little did Roxy know that she would be sanding on the old Buick front fender. By the look on her face I don’t think she’s really into it! 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 I sent this to my friend Chris (Car Guy). This was his response...... (Make sure she blocks at a forty five degree angle, most dogs and some cats tend to sand in the same spot to long creating ridges and low areas) 😂 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 I found this video clip my friend Chris made back in 1996. See if you can find the humor in this. reind 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 It is getting closer! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 @Mudbone Amazing motion in that video. At that speed you should be done by last Tuesday I figure...😁 But like all your work, the final product looks fantastic! It's been a while. I forgot if you have already chosen top coat colors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 With all the inspiration I received from everyone at the show, I was back at it this morning! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Looking good! I started using the powder guide coat from 3M a couple years ago and have never looked back. I've painted 5 cars with this stuff, and haven't even needed a refill yet. https://www.amazon.com/3M-05861-Guide-Cartridge-Applicator/dp/B000PENEMM/ref=asc_df_B000PENEMM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312429177733&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14007963278829060874&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022943&hvtargid=pla-406825123634&psc=1 The first image is of the red 72 GSX that was at the meet last week. The second is of my Skylark I did a couple years ago for our wedding. Sometimes I use this on polyester high build primer if I am having trouble seeing imperfections when blocking. Otherwise, I use it on the last coat of surfacer just before paint. I use a small block with 6-800 grit to knock down the surfacer and sand until the guide coat is completely gone...all over. This way, you can see EVERY spot or imperfection you missed in previous blocking and filling. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 15 hours ago, Smartin said: Looking good! I started using the powder guide coat from 3M a couple years ago and have never looked back. I've painted 5 cars with this stuff, and haven't even needed a refill yet. https://www.amazon.com/3M-05861-Guide-Cartridge-Applicator/dp/B000PENEMM/ref=asc_df_B000PENEMM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312429177733&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14007963278829060874&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022943&hvtargid=pla-406825123634&psc=1 The first image is of the red 72 GSX that was at the meet last week. The second is of my Skylark I did a couple years ago for our wedding. Sometimes I use this on polyester high build primer if I am having trouble seeing imperfections when blocking. Otherwise, I use it on the last coat of surfacer just before paint. I use a small block with 6-800 grit to knock down the surfacer and sand until the guide coat is completely gone...all over. This way, you can see EVERY spot or imperfection you missed in previous blocking and filling. I have the powder also. I will probably use that next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) Had a good day in the garage yesterday. Edited July 14, 2019 by Mudbone (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) Heater core testing! Edited December 7, 2019 by Mudbone (see edit history) 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 ...Buick parts again...I have never been accused of that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 Defrost heater core done. Now on to the under seat unit. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Like eating an elephant...one bite at a time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Does anyone have a nice 55 top radiator tank? Edited January 19, 2020 by Mudbone (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Just common old bondo along with high build primer worked for me and has lasted many years and miles. The metallic filler is too difficult to sand and would be harder than the brass causing a sand through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 How did you get the top to separate from the radiator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 It's soldered on; just melt the solder. There's a video on YouTube titled "how to recore a radiator." Watch it and you can see a tech remove the tanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 On 1/19/2020 at 8:10 PM, Kosage Chavis said: How did you get the top to separate from the radiator? I took it to a radiator shop as I am having the correct three row core installed. He did all the un-soldering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 I picked up the re-cored radiator today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 @Mudbone I offer a suggestion that you install something to filter the coolant returning to the radiator so that any debris does not get back into that top tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now