Pullstart 59,634 #601 Posted May 13, 2019 This quality time with rusty suds leads me to thank @stevebo for teaching me how to polish a turd last June! A big tip is the way you fold the paper... it holds together and you can still make use of all three sides! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #602 Posted May 13, 2019 I done told that woman we should just clear it! 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,070 #603 Posted May 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, pullstart said: I done told that woman we should just clear it! Oh yeah Kev. You go get her. Lemme know how that works out for you...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,611 #604 Posted May 13, 2019 58 minutes ago, pullstart said: we should just clear it! You may want to let the unpainted areas flash rust prior to the clear. It will give the clear something to grip and enhance the look. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #605 Posted May 13, 2019 We just went to the store for grillin’ goods. On the way home, I say “I wet sanded the fenders and cleared a few parts today.” “Oh yeah? How’s it look?” ”Pretty good. I told you it was the way to go.” Slight pause... I couldn’t look at her... ”Baaaah hahahahah! You just wait ‘till I tell all your friends about this!” ”I already told them.” more laughter from my wife.... 1 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #606 Posted May 14, 2019 1 can down, only 7 left for now! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #607 Posted May 14, 2019 Ohhhhh that shine! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,923 #608 Posted May 14, 2019 “Frankenshine”. Will look neat when done. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #609 Posted May 14, 2019 The massive modification (mutilation) of the steering shaft to clear the oil pan shortened it by quite a bit. A quick spacer will help things stay in line. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #610 Posted May 14, 2019 These are the last holes to fill, I swear! ..... I think.... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #611 Posted May 14, 2019 Bath day! I’ll have to get the cherry picker out and lift it up vertical to get the undercarriage good and clean. I do wish the front axle pin wasn’t welded in place.... and I know I could un-weld it if I wanted to, but the front end will just stay complete for clear coating for now. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,537 #612 Posted May 14, 2019 Making good progress, Kevin. I'm liking the looks of the cleared over parts. The Mrs. will be happy that you talked her into doing it that way. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,611 #613 Posted May 14, 2019 You may want to consider doing a wheel alignment too. I'm no expert, but it looks like it may be toed-in a bit! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,070 #614 Posted May 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, 953 nut said: You may want to consider doing a wheel alignment too. I'm no expert, but it looks like it may be toed-in a bit! Don't get too worried about it Dick. He's probably got those newfangled High flexibility tie rods. Anyways, the faster you go the straighter the wheels are. Or so I'm told.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #615 Posted May 15, 2019 3 hours ago, 953 nut said: You may want to consider doing a wheel alignment too. I'm no expert, but it looks like it may be toed-in a bit! Whatchu talkin’ bout, Willis? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #616 Posted May 15, 2019 I’m starting to collect “ready” parts! Woo hoo! 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,723 #617 Posted May 15, 2019 I wished you guys would quit encouraging him! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #618 Posted May 15, 2019 I’m not from Indiana, but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a good Hoosier! It’s time for the hood to be wet sanded. Slow and steady.... let the tools do the work... DON’T SCREW IT UP KEV! 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,070 #619 Posted May 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, pullstart said: let the tools do the work... DON’T SCREW IT UP KEV No worries bro. You got this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #620 Posted May 15, 2019 What color red is correct on a 1963 Wheel Horse? Well, it depends on who’s holding the brush! We had joked a while back on how to mix WH red and AC orange. I guess this is how! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coulter Caleb 532 #621 Posted May 15, 2019 Looking great Kevin it seems the older I get, the more I find myself saying to Kelli, “You were right babe!” Not always an easy pill to swallow but it aids the harmony of the relationship. I cant wait to see the finished product! Good luck 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,670 #622 Posted May 15, 2019 Now that is what happens when you get up early, troll on your phone for awhile and decide to post, not realizing that your son was the last one to post, using your phone with his account!!! However, we are both in agreement that Frank is looking good and we can’t wait to see the finished product. We need to do a more thorough “spit shine” on Comanche this summer as well... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #623 Posted May 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, Coulter Caleb said: Looking great Kevin it seems the older I get, the more I find myself saying to Kelli, “You were right babe!” Not always an easy pill to swallow but it aids the harmony of the relationship. I cant wait to see the finished product! Good luck 8 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: Now that is what happens when you get up early, troll on your phone for awhile and decide to post, not realizing that your son was the last one to post, using your phone with his account!!! However, we are both in agreement that Frank is looking good and we can’t wait to see the finished product. We need to do a more thorough “spit shine” on Comanche this summer as well... Pure awesome right there! I knew who was talking when I was reading it, no worries So if anyone ever wonders what Rustoleum Crystal Clear would look like, dump a bunch of water on the part, then imagine the feel of WD40 under your fingertips. After a day of the fenders and tool box baking in the sun, my father in-law asked me how long until it dries! I’m going to rinse that bottom trim inside and out the best I can, then leave it upside down to dry up for a few days. Then, the hood’s ready for clear. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,537 #624 Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, pullstart said: I’m going to rinse that bottom trim inside and out the best I can, then leave it upside down to dry up for a few days. Just blast the seam with a blow gun until no more water comes out, you'll have it ready to clear in less than 15min. It also helps to have a clean rag in your hand, you can wipe the large quantities of water as it comes out. Speeds up the blow drying even more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,634 #625 Posted May 15, 2019 9 minutes ago, Achto said: Just blast the seam with a blow gun until no more water comes out, you'll have it ready to clear in less than 15min. It also helps to have a clean rag in your hand, you can wipe the large quantities of water as it comes out. Speeds up the blow drying even more. Yeah, I did that for quite a while too, but I don’t want to blast from the outside... for fear of compromising the Stars and Stripes too much. It’s probably not what someone wants to hear when painting, but this stuff is fairly fragile and I hope the clear helps to preserve it for a little while longer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
