The Jalopy Journal
Wow. This thread began 2+ years ago. I achieved some good results on the project, in part from all the great info in this thread. I moving on...
Here go my '62. It has four doors, but I think I may be somewhat cool when cruising this thing. Deluxe.
Hey, All. Thanks for your responses! I wish I never sold my '08 Tundra, which, by the way, was assembled in the US and consisted of something...
Yeah. It has 4WD with a LOW option. Deluxe
The boat itself, dry, weighs 7,200lbs. Gas weighs around 1,300, Trailer weighs around 2,000. 10,500 total, approx. I recently sold my '08...
'07 Toyota Sequoia with 4.7L V8 Pulling a '28 boat on proper trailer Boat and trailer weigh around 10,500lbs total Sequoia's towing capacity is...
Don't use synthetic or thick oil for break-in. Synthetic isn't good for seating of piston rings. Thick oil probably isn't good because of the...
If you convert the rear to open drive then the only variable will be the drive shaft which should be fairly easy to obtain and modify, if...
Some wise words here. I completely agree. I drive a wagon. Deluxe
Sometimes I think to myself "Damn. Guys put themselves through all of this shit just for some occasional skin on skin." Deluxe
If the engine is original to the truck it is being pulled from, then it may be one of the longer stroke/higher displacement flattys. I'm thinking...
I wish I didn't see this post. Now I want one. Deluxe
Brakes, tires, steering, and suspension. That way you can drive while you fiddle, tinker, rebuild, rework, whatever on everything else. If you...
Thanks much for all of the valuable info! Deluxe
Nice words, Man. Deluxe
It's a long story, but I believe it is really good stuff. I'm using it for my current project and I'll be open to other paints for future...
I posted a question a couple days ago about DuPont Centari acrylic enamel paint and received many incredibly valuable responses from experienced...
Alright. Now it's time to get REEAALLY technical (sarcasm). I've seen epoxy primer/sealer that specifies using the primer and hardener when used...
Hey. I have a few sheet metal parts removed from my project that I want to paint soon. Some of the parts have unique shape, size, nooks,...
I painted an early '70s Beetle with Centari when I was 15 in around '87. Inadequate equipment, outdoors, etc. I painted a late '70s Jeep about 5...
I just checked the inlet regulator on my gun. It's limit is 30psi. Devilbiss recommends 23psi at the inlet to create 10psi at the tip. Devilbiss
The regulator is at the gun. I was not extremely accurate in setting the pressure at the gun while painting. The regulator I have came with the...
Thanks folks! This information is incredibly informative. Deluxe
I used the DuPont mid-temp reducer. I had air pressure at the gun-mounted regulator in the low twenties. I believe I need to increase the air to...
I'm not using the 2000 kit, but I am using a gloss/wet look hardener. I've read at least a few times on here about 'spray and walk away' paint...
I forgot to write that I'm using a 1.3 fluid tip. That's probably important to know. Deluxe
Hi. I started painting yesterday for the first time in my life using proper HVLP equipment. I have the right compressor, air lines, fittings,...
How about 'Blackie'? Or maybe a name fitting for a car that you can drive through a house and keep on going. Deluxe
If you deliver the car to a painter with the car in 'ready to paint' condition (ALL of the prep work done) then you should very easily get someone...
Give fordbarn.com a try. Some folks over there know this stuff. Maybe not a modern code, but something to get you started, at least. Deluxe
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