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Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by ArtGeco, Aug 12, 2015.

  1. verde742
    Joined: Aug 11, 2010
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    Wow, impressive.. thanks..
     
  2. 4freek
    Joined: Feb 5, 2013
    Posts: 18

    4freek
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    from Canada

    Great build!
    Man that car looks cool & fast just sitting there in the driveway
    Thanks for sharing
     
  3. michaelvz51
    Joined: May 24, 2011
    Posts: 834

    michaelvz51
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    from So Cal
    1. HAMB Merc Club

    Thank you so much for the info on the lenses! I have a set off another car that need restoring and this seems to work great!
     
  4. Silly question here: Did you spray the lenses on the inside, the outside or both? Great tip and nice Merc by-the-way!

    Dave
     
  5. ArtGeco
    Joined: Apr 6, 2005
    Posts: 759

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    from Miami

  6. junkyard junky
    Joined: Jul 19, 2005
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    Your car started out looking similar to mine. Looking good. Need to get started on mine.
     

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  7. Nice work.
    I'm sure the last owners would be happy to see what yourve dine.
     
  8. ArtGeco
    Joined: Apr 6, 2005
    Posts: 759

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    from Miami

    I've been keeping them updated and even offered to come take it for a drive. They are very thankful and sweet people.
     
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  9. ArtGeco
    Joined: Apr 6, 2005
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    All wired up....

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    up front....

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    love these.

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    On to funner stuff, the interior.

    making cardboard patterns

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    smells like carpentry, yuck!

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    panels cut...

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    Paper stencil....

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    Step & Repeat

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    Dimension...

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    Trunk and speaker tray....

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    All of 'em....

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    Got some help slingin' glue...

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    Finish work...

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    Came a cross a deal where I had to haul this heap home, I only wanted the tires but he wouldn't sell them alone.
    Spent a saturday parting all the junk out, tires are gonna be perfect though. Worth the time.

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    never left the garage...

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    Okay, the seats were a problem from day one. The car only came with a rear seat.
    Later I picked up a ford bench seat. The time came to cover them which was
    expensive as hell and once I got the old covers off the springs were in questionable
    shape. A buddy happened to have a full set of 66 mustang seats with covers he never
    installed. So, I tore a part a few old bar stools for their swivels and turned the buckets
    into captains seats. I think a console up front and some armrests in the back will make the
    set work.

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  10. low budget
    Joined: Nov 15, 2006
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    low budget
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  11. brady1929
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  12. ArtGeco
    Joined: Apr 6, 2005
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    from Miami

    Building all them ramps as a kid helped out...

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    Insulation going down before carpet.
    (That triangle you see in the rear floor is the access
    hatch to the master cylinder and brake booster)

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    Fabbed up some door sills.

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    This was a gratifying moment.

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    Found a human medical crane, I cut it up to make my pipes.

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    Been working on acid washing, painting and undercoating everything you can't see.

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    Front turn signals.

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    Ground, filled and smoothed.

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    Lexan (sanded to frost).

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    A little heat and patience.

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    paint.

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    Payoff.

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    Meanwhile, "G" is polishing all the shiny stuff....

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    Man, we're getting close....

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  13. greaser 35
    Joined: Feb 15, 2010
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  14. Rathbone
    Joined: Oct 14, 2004
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    I'm blown away!
     
  15. straykatkustoms
    Joined: Oct 30, 2001
    Posts: 22,307

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    Very kool. Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures.
     
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  16. Making good progress! Looks great!!
     
  17. pecker head
    Joined: Nov 8, 2006
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  18. That is one Great Build that You Done you Should be Very
    Proud of your Talent.!
    • just my 3.5 cents
    • or when the Cows
    • come Home!
     
  19. 55Deso
    Joined: Nov 7, 2015
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    from Wyoming

    Lookin good!
     
  20. michaelvz51
    Joined: May 24, 2011
    Posts: 834

    michaelvz51
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    from So Cal
    1. HAMB Merc Club

    Looking really cool, great work!
     
  21. dana barlow
    Joined: May 30, 2006
    Posts: 5,115

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    from Miami Fla.
    1. Y-blocks

  22. Bounder
    Joined: Oct 31, 2011
    Posts: 251

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    Like the idea with the swiveling seat but how do keep from swiveling when you drive. Serious question. Great project you have going on.
     
  23. desotot
    Joined: Jan 29, 2008
    Posts: 2,036

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    Looking great!
     
  24. Clevername
    Joined: Feb 18, 2011
    Posts: 318

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  25. Fortunateson
    Joined: Apr 30, 2012
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    Just don't make any turns and and you will be OK.
     
  26. 57JoeFoMoPar
    Joined: Sep 14, 2004
    Posts: 6,138

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    Great perseverance. Looks like a damn merc to me!
     
  27. Fortunateson
    Joined: Apr 30, 2012
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    Did you spray over the sanded pieces or polish them before the paint?
     
  28. ArtGeco
    Joined: Apr 6, 2005
    Posts: 759

    ArtGeco
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    from Miami

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  29. ArtGeco
    Joined: Apr 6, 2005
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    ArtGeco
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    from Miami

    Just sanded down till I got to 800 grit.
    I didn't polish, although a more meticulous guy would have.
    To be honest, I was a little scared of handling the lenses anymore
    than I had to as they are really dry and brittle. Hence the fogging and cracking.
     
  30. Bounder
    Joined: Oct 31, 2011
    Posts: 251

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