Thanks. That's a great idea painting it white. I can imagine how that would make things much easier. I'll remember that for the next time around. Haha ya me too! Even though nobody will see it, it's gotta look good! Ya man no problem. I had some help getting to this point with mine as well. The connector idea came from someone on here I believe. It does make it much easier. I'm glad I did it. Yes, 3 nuts. Be careful with the little studs they screw on to though. They're soft and strip very easily.
Wow that is crazy! I've seen this on big Mercedes and bmw's before. Could be a good option for those of us on a budget. I'll look into this more.
I've been trying to find the chrome paint thread,but not having any luck.There were guys from New Zealand,Sweden,South America,and the U.S. all coming up with some pretty wicked chrome/paint work on parts.I wish I had bookmarked it ....
This must be the thread you are talking about? There is a ton of good info in here. I'll spend more time reading through it later. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/diy-spray-on-chrome.674441/
I decided that my next project would be frenching the tail lights, even though I have a leaky rear end, steering box, transmission and rear main. I needed a break from wrenching. So, this is how it's coming so far. Tomorrow I'll work on the other side and hopefully get them welded up by tomorrow.
Looks good so far.I would select the rear end project next,as it is the low hanging fruit in the equation.The other 3 can be done at the same time,but there'll be more down time.Sometimes the easy projects get us motivated enough to tackle the bigger things.
For sure. That's what I was planning too. Get that out of the way so I can focus on the bigger more expensive projects. Today I finished up the other bucket and welded both bezels on. Later tonight or tomorrow I'll try to get some bondo on.
Very very impressive work. Didn't know much about Vicki's but seeing your work makes me want one of my own lol Thx for sharing neighbor lol David
Thanks for all the positive replies. I finished up the tail lights this weekend. I'm not sure what's on the agenda next. I also picked up and 8.8 from a 91 explorer. Over the next few weeks I'll be rebuilding that, and shortening it and hopefully there is enough room for it to clear my c notches. It's quite a bit bigger than the original.
Thanks guys. I like it. It's really fun to cruise around. And it's cool to be able to pick out the "car people" around you as your driving around noticing little nods, or long stares or thumbs up. And hopefully I'm helping to convert some people to the traditional customs way of life too. Several of my friends said that when they finish their current projects they want to get something old like mine. I'm all for it.
When your ready, this is where I got mine http://www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com/products.asp?dept=53
My last shoebox received a rear end from a Lincoln Versailles.It was as close to a direct bolt on as I've ever had.Is the Explorer ear end pretty close?
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