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I still use 3M perfect it 2 but with a foam cutting pad. I stopped using wool many years ago. I also use Meguiars final inspection while buffing...
I agree 100%! To add to that, I couldn't tell you how many times I've stopped to help a broken down car. Blows me away how many people will wait...
A new AFC paint booth and rotary compressor. Then I could make more dough and buy more old cars.
Shoot 3 coats of clear, knock it flat with 600-800 then shoot 3 more. Color sand and buff. Looks like glass before you even sand and polish it,...
I stop at 2000, sometimes 2500. I have tried 3000 on a DA wet and I will say, it buffs like butter. I can't say it looks any more shiny though....
Haven't but barely touched this in the 4 years I've had it. Accumulating all of the parts I need to build it how I want to. Figure it will be my...
Cool project. Invest in a DA sander if you haven't already. You'd have your car to bare metal in a weekend or less. Those little electric...
Sorry for your loss. Your story sounds just like mine with my dad. I lost him over 10 years ago and I inherited his love of cars. It was our...
Well, I'd go with what Moriarity suggested. A friend of mine has a 53 that I occasionally tinker on for her. Someone swapped a 273 and auto in it....
Spring or fall of 59? Will make a big difference.......
I have a 49 and recently went and looked at a 50 that is for sale. So yeah, I think they are cool. Parts are available and they are ultra simple...
I love customs but man, some of these cars are so out of proportion. That purple shoebox above just looks way wrong. I appreciate all of the work...
Adjusting quality for the price of a job is something I won't do. I hope nobody else will either. Not just for auto body but for anything. I...
In California? No, I drive mine year round although it's a truck with a roof. I do ride my motorcyle year round though. I have some good winter...
I've been painting cars and motorcycles since 1994. I must admit, I have never looked at my gauge to see what the psi was, ever. I put cheaters on...
You'll run out of air with a 20 gallon tank. I've painted cars with 60 gallon tanks, never had a problem. If you are painting the car in pieces,...
Matte clear powdercoat after blasting.
Yes, installed with no issues. Also, I am not sure about the other kits but I was able to use my stock wheels as well.
Rusty hope is the way to go for mopar disc swaps.
I'm not rich by any means but I would happily pay more for American made products. That being said, I hit as many swap meets as I can to find...
I've painted plenty of engines with automotive base/clear, candies and pearls. Never had an issue, doesn't need to be high heat. Prep is key.
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Find whatever base color you like then use matte clear.
Turlock is in 3 months, can't wait!!
Coker G78x15 bias on stock steelies. Flipped rear, small notch with 3 leaves removed. Mono front springs with a sid dropped stock axle. Driven...
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I keep hearing people say how hard it is to find old cars. Must have something to do where you live because around here cars are plentiful.
Reversed eye monos and sid's axle up front, flipped rear with a small c and removed 4 leaves.
[ATTACH] My dad a while before I was around. Maybe 62-63. 51 ford he bulit then drove back home to Michigan from California to give to his dad.
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