Looking good. Your saw horses are making me nervous though Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Looks like you're getting it knocked out . . . body work takes a long time if you want it straight. Just the amount of block sanding is hard to imagine. Take your time and keep up the great work! B&S
Like the write up, keep it coming! One question (as I'm no expert)...... why the front and rear panhard bars on opposite sides? Heard years ago it's best on the same side.
Thanks, while on horses if you look close you'll see I still have chain fall hooked up . Too much work to risk a fall. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Hmmmm , I'm obviously no expert either . No reason , Hope it works out ok . Where were you with that question a year ago ? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Only found the thread yesterday! I think the reasoning is if they're both on the same side, the arcs through the suspension travel will move the axles the same direction. If they're opposite, the front may move to the left and the rear to the right "turning" the car. Hopefully the more knowledgeable can set me straight.
Got home from work , ran out to barn to check other car (27 t touring with A frame ) it also has driver side front panhard and passenger rear panhard and that thing handles like a dream ! May matter if a guy has more than the 3/4-1" travel that I have. Think I'll be ok . Thanks for the good input, I'll do same side on next one . Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
looksgoodtome is getting to be pretty good at bodywork. I guess I have just been finding it hard to do bodywork all day and come home and do it some more! Once I get back into the groove we will get it knocked out faster! Excited to see it on the road.
Well,finally got off my ass and the thing is all primed and ready to block then paint. I think it turned out looking pretty good! Just took way longer then it ever should have.
Getting ready for Spring! Seeing you get to this stage is helping me get inspired and motivated as well.
In primer, shouldn’t be long till it’s painted & sitting in place Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Haha yeah I retired it for the night after that last one. It does feel pretty damn good though. A few minor spots to touch up then it will be wet sanded. Looking forward to getting that done and shooting sealer and paint
It just takes time and elbow grease. I know block sanding can get very boring but that what it takes to get a good finish. What type of product are you using? I still like to do my blocking dry, I guess I an old school. Try primping a bare test panel and just seal another one and let them sit in the weather and see which one rusts first. I did not see what type of respirator you were using. Remember Isocynoates are cumulative in your body and it will build up to the point where you are sensitivities to it. I.E. your body never gets rid of it. I see you are using a paint suit hope you are using a fresh air system, or a really good respirator. I have seen too many painters who had to quit because they could not breathe. I just am conserved about your health. Frank
Yep I’m a bodyman by trade so I know all about the nasty stuff. I’m just using a Omni epoxy over all the bare metal,then a 2k sandable over that. Now any touch ups will be glazed and sprayed with 2k. Before I paint I’m shooting another coat of epoxy to lock things down. Just using a gerson charcoal canister respirator and a suit made by BASF I believe. Color will be shot with a SATA 4000 or Iwata LPH400.
Sounds like a good choice of guns, and equipment, I fell into a body shop in 1955 when I was13 years old. I always used a respirator, when I came back from Nam they had a new thing called bondo boy that stuff was hard. I grew up shooting DuLux then went to PPG and Glasurit . I like them both but predominantly use PPG products and I do like the newer light weight filler, it is more uniform to sand and not leave the hard rings like the early products. I will continue following your build it helps keep me motivated on mine. Frank
Just have to get on the mud before it gets hard I really like this filler in the picture and the 3m glaze is great too. This stuff sands pretty damn good. Wish I was stuck at this place less so I could go home and work on the A!
Looks good. It’s pretty similar. This was just a perimeter frame though. All mounts were made and added on later. With some changes to the rear coil over mounts to get it sitting right.
Is the T in the foreground going to be the same color? I usually work on my project the first thing in the morning for a couple hours before I go to work , that way I seem to get more done on mine and some times I stay late at work to finish a customers car I am too tired to work on my cars. Goes back to the old saying pay your self first. I.E. save something for retirement.