Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 9 of 12 1 2 7 8 9 10 11 12
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3210877
02/05/24 03:58 PM
02/05/24 03:58 PM
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 35,205
S.E. South Dakota !
bigdad Offline
Still Posting A Lot
bigdad  Offline
Still Posting A Lot

Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 35,205
S.E. South Dakota !
Looks great ..


The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: bigdad] #3211007
02/05/24 10:08 PM
02/05/24 10:08 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
Thx bigdad...

I'm bored so I installed the new studs in the heads for the headers...

Installed studs for the valve covers and put the new gaskets in...

Mocked the headers up to make sure I didn't have any issues...

Just trying to fill up time before Saturday...

IMG_3462.JPGIMG_3463.JPGIMG_3461.JPGIMG_3469.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3212328
02/09/24 08:54 PM
02/09/24 08:54 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
It's Friday!!!

The weekend is here again and more progress gets made on my car...

First it got taped up everywhere I don't want paint to migrate to...

Then it got wiped down with grease and wax remover...

Then a tak cloth and a good coat of sealer...

IMG_3476.JPGIMG_3478.JPGIMG_3479.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3212329
02/09/24 08:56 PM
02/09/24 08:56 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
Then it was time for some color for the stripe...

It will get taped up in the morning and the balance of the body painted white...

IMG_3482.JPGIMG_3483.JPGIMG_3484.JPGIMG_3485.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3212331
02/09/24 09:00 PM
02/09/24 09:00 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
One more...

IMG_3486.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3212598
02/10/24 07:30 PM
02/10/24 07:30 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
The morning started out about 8:00am with laying out the pinstripe tape for the stripes...

Tape everything up good...

Then wipe everything down with a tak cloth...

Then start spraying the 1st coat of white...

IMG_3488.JPGIMG_3489.JPGIMG_3490.JPGIMG_3492.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3212601
02/10/24 07:33 PM
02/10/24 07:33 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
The door latches and strikers are removed so they can be opened and moved to paint continuously through the jambs...

Then you spray more white...

Then more white till you have 3 coats...

IMG_3491.JPGIMG_3493.JPGIMG_3494.JPGIMG_3495.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3212602
02/10/24 07:37 PM
02/10/24 07:37 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
Crap is starting to get interesting...

Once the 3rd coat of white is dry you can remove all the tape...

Wipe everything down again with a tak cloth...

Then its on to spraying the semi-gloss clear...

IMG_3496.JPGIMG_3479.JPGIMG_3497.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3212603
02/10/24 07:38 PM
02/10/24 07:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
Last two...

Now you got to walk away and trust in the process...

IMG_3500.JPGIMG_3503.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3212885
02/11/24 08:32 PM
02/11/24 08:32 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
So while the front end is off I took the time to disassemble the suspension...

Springs and straight axle were removed and the frame was sanded and prepped for paint...

I also taped up the firewall and painted everything below the pinch weld black...

Paint on the front frame is now complete...

The centerline mark that has served me well was made in November of 2015...

Sadly...Happily...I don't know...But it is now gone...

IMG_3513.JPGIMG_3514.JPGIMG_3515.JPGIMG_3510.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3212886
02/11/24 08:37 PM
02/11/24 08:37 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
This was also a good time to finish the inside of the front fenders...

I got all of the bracing back on for the fiberglass hood to set on...

Fenders are painted with bed liner on the insides...

I couldn't stand one more day with the small back tires so the slots and slicks were reinstalled...

IMG_3511.JPGIMG_3512.JPGIMG_3516.JPGIMG_3517.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3212891
02/11/24 08:49 PM
02/11/24 08:49 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
Just for reference...the first two pics were taken on December 2nd of 2023...

The second two pics were taken on February 11th 2024...

There is 71 days between those two dates...

71 days makes a world of difference...

IMG_3215.JPGIMG_3210.JPGIMG_3516.JPGIMG_3517.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3213009
02/12/24 12:17 PM
02/12/24 12:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,600
Eagle, Idaho
Neil Offline
The Doctor is in.
Neil  Offline
The Doctor is in.

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,600
Eagle, Idaho
This is a totally cool project. Are you going to add some decals and/or lettering so it looks like a vintage race car, or just leave it the two colors?

Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: Neil] #3213148
02/12/24 09:37 PM
02/12/24 09:37 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
I want to do something but I haven't figured out yet what that something is...

I was able to get the front clip re-installed today...

Leaf springs and straight axle got painted and installed...

Put the polished slots on and this is what I have...

IMG_3521.JPGIMG_3522.JPGIMG_3523.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3213281
02/13/24 05:55 PM
02/13/24 05:55 PM
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,573
God's Country Maryland
GODSCOUNTRY340 Offline
master
GODSCOUNTRY340  Offline
master

Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,573
God's Country Maryland
Won't be long now!


I love the smell of Deer guts in the morning, it smells like... VICTORY!
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: GODSCOUNTRY340] #3213380
02/13/24 10:10 PM
02/13/24 10:10 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
Considering nearly everything was already mocked up your right...

Installed the headlight wiring harness...headlights and grill today...

None of it is especially nice but it will do for now...

Tail lights and door handles are also finished...

Tomorrow will be front and back bumpers...

IMG_3524.JPGIMG_3525.JPGIMG_3526.JPGIMG_3527.JPG

...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3213461
02/14/24 10:45 AM
02/14/24 10:45 AM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 18,065
S.E. Michigan
ZIPPY Offline
I Live Here
ZIPPY  Offline
I Live Here

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 18,065
S.E. Michigan
Looking great. Nice progress.


Rich H.

Esse Quam Videri




Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: ZIPPY] #3213464
02/14/24 10:51 AM
02/14/24 10:51 AM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 7,580
Minnesota
Hemi_Joel Offline
master
Hemi_Joel  Offline
master

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 7,580
Minnesota
Wow, nice progress on your really cool project!


[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]
31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum
RS23J71
RS27J77
RP23J71
RO23J71
WM21J8A
I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do.
"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: Hemi_Joel] #3213586
02/14/24 07:17 PM
02/14/24 07:17 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
Thx guys...

I forgot to add in the above post that most of my day was taping and painting and then un-taping the front clip prior to putting the grill in...

Car is on the lift for the first time since I owned it...

I have a few little areas that need attention prior to finishing the paint underneath...

Then the rear leaf springs and the balance of the suspension need painted and reinstalled...


...FAFO...
Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #3213846
02/15/24 11:13 PM
02/15/24 11:13 PM
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
skicker Offline OP
"The Champ"
skicker  Offline OP
"The Champ"

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,164
Western Md.
Today was a long day...about 15 hrs...

Car was on the lift almost all day...

Wheel wells got taped up and bed liner shot in them...

Body was taped up and covered and everything underneath got painted black...

A little seam sealer added in a couple places...

IMG_3528.JPGIMG_3529.JPGIMG_3531.JPGIMG_3532.JPG

...FAFO...
Page 9 of 12 1 2 7 8 9 10 11 12






Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1