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  • 60 T-Bird
    Experienced
    • Jun 2 2010
    • 347

    Finally doing the body work

    I figured that I didn't want to post this in "Our Rides" until after I have the car re-assembled. So here are a few pictures of the rust damages, repairs and the paint stripping....Let the games begin!!!
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    "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!"
  • simplyconnected
    Administrator
    • May 26 2009
    • 8778

    #2
    Good job, Martin. I'm jealous about your California weather, and wish I could be out there doing body work. Your car is shaping up and will look great when you're done.
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    --Lee Iacocca

    From: Royal Oak, Michigan

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    • 60 T-Bird
      Experienced
      • Jun 2 2010
      • 347

      #3
      Thanx Dave...It was bitter cold a few weeks ago and now we're socked in by fog. The shop is heated, so only humidity will be a factor. I didn't want to wait for summer when we battle with 105 degree days. Hopefully when the paint is put on, the humidity will be ok. After the engine is back in, it should be back to 105 and I should be baking my brain while doing the interior. Gotta love it!
      "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!"

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      • DKheld
        Super-Experienced
        • Aug 27 2008
        • 1583

        #4
        Looks like a solid car.

        Thanks for the pics of the work. Look forward to seeing the progress - always cool when you can visit someone's shop without even leaving the couch.

        Eric
        registry 5347

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        • Guest

          #5
          The body looks to be in very good shape,mine had alot more rust and your sun shine looks great it has been 10-15 degree here for weeks. send pictures when you are done

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          • 60 T-Bird
            Experienced
            • Jun 2 2010
            • 347

            #6
            Just an update on "Angelina". Tonight she got her primer after 50 hours of tedious body work straightening out the factory wavy's and the welds from the new metal. She'll harden up over the weekend then block sanding. After that, under-coating and engine room paint. If I'm lucky and it warms up a bit...color and clear...
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            "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!"

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            • Guest

              #7
              Hey Martin,
              She's looking good! Keep us posted!!!
              Richard D. Hord

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              • Anders
                Super-Experienced
                • Jan 19 2008
                • 2213

                #8
                Why didn´t you paint the hood hinges?

                Looks gooood though!
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                • mt59bird
                  Apprentice
                  • Feb 10 2011
                  • 44

                  #9
                  Martin,

                  It looks like you have plenty of room to work on the car. Did you remove the chrome trim around the windshield?

                  Now the fun begins... block, block, block!

                  Later,

                  Mike
                  E PLURIBUS UNUM; In GOD We Trust; Liberty

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                  • 60 T-Bird
                    Experienced
                    • Jun 2 2010
                    • 347

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Anders
                    Why didn´t you paint the hood hinges?

                    Looks gooood though!
                    That is masking tape on the hinges. All you see in those 2 pictures is primer. The hinges will be done with the color base coat.
                    "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!"

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                    • 60 T-Bird
                      Experienced
                      • Jun 2 2010
                      • 347

                      #11
                      Originally posted by mt59bird
                      Martin,

                      It looks like you have plenty of room to work on the car. Did you remove the chrome trim around the windshield?

                      Now the fun begins... block, block, block!

                      Later,

                      Mike
                      All the trim, chrome, window seals and all door mechanisms were removed. It was a lot more work but I'm glad I did as I found multiple problems with everything I removed. Now all the window motors, regulators and latches work like new.
                      The car will be block sanded at least twice then sealed....then the color!
                      "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!"

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                      • simplyconnected
                        Administrator
                        • May 26 2009
                        • 8778

                        #12
                        Beautiful work, Martin. Wish you lived closer to me.
                        Member, Sons of the American Revolution

                        CLICK HERE to see my custom hydraulic roller 390 FE build.

                        "We've got to pause and ask ourselves: How much clean air do we need?"
                        --Lee Iacocca

                        From: Royal Oak, Michigan

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                        • 60 T-Bird
                          Experienced
                          • Jun 2 2010
                          • 347

                          #13
                          With another coat of sealer and another of gray primer for tone for the base coat, we applied 3 coats of base, 2 of clear with a 3rd coat on the front sections for extra protection.
                          Attached Files
                          "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!"

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                          • Anders
                            Super-Experienced
                            • Jan 19 2008
                            • 2213

                            #14
                            Oooh, That looks nice!
                            sigpic..."Lil darling Ruth":)
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                            • YellowRose
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                              • Jan 21 2008
                              • 17188

                              #15
                              Finally doing the body work

                              That is a beautiful color, Martin! What is the name of the paint color?

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