Projects Can't afford a 32 3 window, make one.

Hot Turkey--Since you are spraying out in the open with dust and evrything, how has your finish come out? How smooth? I forgot if it's single stage or is there a clear that goes on top that you will buff or sand out? Are you spraying HVLP?

 

Colour looks great, Nice job

 

In your opening sentence, you said "I hate glass". Personally, I love it. If there were no glass bodies, so many of us couldn't afford to build these cars. I sure wouldn't be able to swing a gennie 33 -3 window in steel, especially a really nice one. Viva Glass!

 

What did you use to bond the steel to the glass? I had a 32 glass/steel body I had to do some repairs to where the two met just curious. Looks good man I have a rear window inside frame if you need it it's unchopped (glass). Cheers....Ellis

 

Dude awesome build! wrap your ass in fibeglass ro steel it don't matter it is still a bad ass hot rod. Now finish it up we are waiting.

 

Hey man, sweet ride, love the color, but I think you need more practice painting. I've got a ride I'd let you work on next, so long as you promised to do at least as good a job on it.

 

Lookin good bro! that red is just perfect.
Cant wait to see it all assembled.......bet you too!

 

I hate it because of the itchiness and the fact that the glass body needs more work than steel. My desire to have a 32 3 window overpowered my whining and bitching so I went for it. I'm glad I did but wont do it again.

 

The finish is great, after wet sanding of coarse. I have a ton of clear so I can sand out the crap. I clean the floor and wet it down to keep the dust down. The only problem is the bugs. I will build a make shift booth when I spray the body. I'm using two stage paint. Epoxy primer first then two coats of sanded urethane primer and a wet coat of dark grey sealer primer before color. Clear is high solids so no hvlp.

 

Sweet Dave, making a ton of progress, you're closing in.

Are you going to Webster on Sunday?

 

The only spot I bonded metal in was the windshield hinge supports. I used a ton of cloth and resin.

 

Great vision and attention to detail!

 

Wow!!! I just found this thread you are doing an awsome job, keep up the good work and get back to work. I want to see this thing finished. I bet it will look great even to the glass haters!!!!! LOL!!

 

Pure dedication! Your build is fantastic, the attention to detail is incredible and will be worth every minute you've ploughed into it. When you roll up at Billetproof make sure you get a photo of that big cheesy grin on your face!

 

Beautiful work! Makes me want to finish something!

 

Bout to dig me a chasis out and start doing another one!

 

I sure hope so! Your the one that got me started!

 

This dude's pullin' your leg. That's the same color. I don't care where it comes from it's an excellent choice. Really enjoying this build. Keep us posted...

 

Started wet sanding the body today(final coat of primer), going to have the body in color soon! I'm so beat.....
I've never worked so hard at something in my life!

 

So, did you decide on tires??? You got my PM right?

 

more pics......more pics.....

 

Not yet, going with what I have for now. I will get a second set of shoes for the old girl.

 

Nothing good yet, just lots of grey goo on the floor from wet sanding.

 

yuck, gooo on the floor.. lol

 

Looking good. In order for my to get my steel 32
I had to buy one in rough shape with rust in weird
spots and a donor body and piece togther a giant
3D puzzle. Keep up the good work and keep the updates
coming

 

Finished the wet sanding! Just a few small pin holes to touch up. I'm going to need to spend a few days working on the doors. I have to fab up the internal mechanisms for the handles. I also need to get the bottom of the body painted, that's going to be fun....

 

Dude, that body is smooth man. you must be worn out, arms feel like rubber?
All that sanding, it's all going to worth it in the end. I can wait to see that baby in color.

 

that color really pops!!! it looks good!!!! keep it up

 

The "Half Glass Coupe" is looking real nice. Can't wait to see more pics.

 

looking real good keep up the goodwork