Projects Junior Off His Leash (My Shoebox Build)

Now that summer is coming to a close, I finally got back to my project! Sanding and prep work has been done for a while. Yesterday she got to see some sunshine on the way to the paint booth.




Did some work on the inner fenders while I waited on my turn in t
he booth.



Pre primer:



Post primer:

 

Looks like a good job from where I sit.
Time to sand again..

 

Looking real good

 

Nice build! Any progress?

 

Yes, sorry, been lazy with the updates.

My paint booth heater went out so it has been sitting all winter. Hope that it warms up soon.

In the mean time the engine has gotten all the attention. Did a complete rebuild on the Caddy 390.

In the paint booth after machine work:



After paint:




Also painted the dash. Gave my painter free will to do what he wanted. He went crazy with the flake!

 

The 51 is in the booth as we speak being prepped for paint! I'll post the results later.

In the mean time I'd like to give out a request to anyone that knows where I can find a old Cragar #302 adapter. I have a #303 but it was for the pre 48 transmissions. If anyone knows of any connections let me know! A Offy #0302 also works!

 

Glad to hear you're getting closer. Hope to have the A painted by the end of the month.

Later, Bill

 

Visit the top shoebox ford site on the net. www.shoeboxford.com . Tons of info and lots of friendly people.

 

Yup, I'm a member. Sad to see it closing its doors.

 

Finally! Paint is on!

Did some dash work while I waited for my trailer for the paint booth!






Did some last minute repairs on hood:



Prepped:



Flashing:





Dried and back in the garage:

 

Lookin' good man,

I really like the Cadillac engine..

Not sure about the black stripe going down the door though

 

Looks good matt. You guys did a great job. You missed a spot

 

Sweet!