Saving a Rat Rod or, How to polish a Turd

I hope we will see more... to the car's completion. The Phoenix has risen, but still needs some feathers to fly! Very inspiring thread. A keeper. Gary

 

I am constantly amazed with the quality of work that some people out there (read you) are capable of. True craftsmanship. Beautiful job.

 

Holy hell that is sweet. I have friends (who aren't hot rodders) tell me how awesome my project is... it's embarrassing because I can't help but think of beautifully done builds like this. I can only hope to be half this good some day.

 

SHIT BOY HOWDY...
Some people have Talent, some have Quality, and some are Off the Scale..
Any you my man have all of it.
What an awesome build, and thanks for taking us on the ride with you..
Cheers......

 

Rich, great thread. Your skill is obvious, and your patience is as well. Thanks for showing just what kind of effort it takes to go from "bolt-on buggy" to a real nice hot rod. Your customer is a lucky guy to have you working on this - can't wait to see the finished product. Your thread and El Polacko's are really showing what can be done to make these cars better, safer, etc while still retaining the looks we all desire.

 

Damn fine job Rich...Hope we see more of your work soon!

 

Beautiful!

 

Man, is there anything you can't do???Very impressive. Looks like it was all done with basic tools and tons of talent.

 

All those hours show! Beautiful work!!

 

Dang That looks great!
I am assuming you used single stage paint? How many coats do you apply before color sanding and buffing?
Fantastic job!

 

Very nice indeed!

 

Quite a swan song. Your guy is lucky to have you working on his car.

 

Great Work!!

 

stunning job, Rich!

 

Man ,what a nice car ,
Now people can see what is in a paint job and the cost of a well done paint job...
I'm not a pro at painting cars ,
but I know what beauty is and that car has it in spades..
GOOD JOB Sir...My hats off to ya !

 

Last time I tried to polish a turd my hands just wound up smelling like shit... You sir do some very nice work, Im glad you got tour hands on it when you did !

 

You man, are one helluva turd polisher!!!

 

Out standing work..Love the color. You are the man...-

 

outstanding work

 

Thanks for the info-IMHO the single stages look good on a traditional build-not as 'plastic' looking somehow...if that makes any sense.

 

Lots of nice stuff to learn from,very nice work!

 

This is great!!!

 

Damn man your a professional turd polisher for sure

 

this thread is awesome. amazing work. love the color too

 

Best thread on the HAMB in a looooong time. Too bad it's your swan song Rich.

 

Wow - great work you will have one bitchin coupe when you are finished

 

nice work man!

 

spending time masking/prepping is definitely something us guys with a few years/builds under our belts understand....the young guys will figure it out in time...

 

nice work,will the owner be posting updates?

 

Damn nice save.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo