 CptTripps' Restoration 2 - The Grey Matter Build, Back in Doug’s garage |
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| CptTripps |
 Mar 18 2014, 07:56 AM
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:: Punch and Pie ::  Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
More progress from my body guy. He sends me about 20 pics every night at about 2:00am. The body of the message from these pics said he felt good about the drivers side now, and was going to work on the pass today. He'll have the whole thing in 2K primer by tomorrow and can start working on sanding/blocking everything again and again. "Looks like a lot in some pics, but after sanding it'll be nothing much thicker than a dime."
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| effutuo101 |
Mar 18 2014, 08:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
That looks great! Almost time to guide coat and block it out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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| Chris H. |
Mar 18 2014, 12:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,053 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Dude you're gonna hug it out with that guy when you get back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif) He's really diving in. Looks really good.
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| 914forme |
Mar 18 2014, 06:55 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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McMak thanks for the detailed shots. Doug that is looking super nice, how did you find your body guy? Looks like he's doing the work on the side.
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| McMark |
Mar 18 2014, 09:32 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(CptTripps @ Mar 17 2014, 05:17 PM)  Maybe I can get some advice on Wednesday when I drop by Mark? Sounds good. I have a secret project to show you that I know you're gonna like. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) |
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| CptTripps |
Mar 18 2014, 11:03 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(effutuo101 @ Mar 18 2014, 10:18 AM) That looks great! Almost time to guide coat and block it out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) No doubt! He JUST called me as I was pulling in my drive in Palo Alto. He thought he needed to have it done by Thursday when I got home! I told him I wouldn't be able to take it until Monday or Tuesday. I've got to get the V8 I pulled out shipped first. It's taking up too much room in my garage! (...and, it'll be needed shortly.) He already has the whole car in primer, and will start blocking it out tomorrow afternoon and Thursday. Said he'd like to do 2-3 coats of primer to make sure it's tight before I get it back. QUOTE(914forme @ Mar 18 2014, 08:55 PM) Doug that is looking super nice, how did you find your body guy? Looks like he's doing the work on the side. Funny enough...Craigslist! He works as a pipe fitter or something like that, and does body work on the side. When I tell you all what he's charging me, you'll flip out. I want to make sure that's really the price before I get too excited. QUOTE(McMark @ Mar 18 2014, 11:32 PM) Sounds good. I have a secret project to show you that I know you're gonna like. Can't wait! I'm headed up there after my breakfast meeting in PA. It's really coming together... |
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| CptTripps |
Mar 18 2014, 11:07 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Here's his email from today. (He sends me about 20 pics every night.)
QUOTE hey doug, got left side in filler 1/4 is ready for prime fender still needs to be blocked straight, left side was block sanded today and needs to be sprayed with primer again but it feels beautiful. i found a bunch of dents in hood and trunk lid i have to take care of tomorrow also. i cant guarantee anything yet but it looks like the shell itself may be finished for you to take home on friday if you dont mind leaving the doors for me to finish over the weekend     |
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| CptTripps |
Mar 19 2014, 11:50 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Stopped by to check out McMark's setup over at Original Customs for an hour or so today. I didn't feel too trigger happy with the camera, but I really enjoyed looking at everything. I got to see some cool stuff...and we talked about my NEXT build a little bit.
Gotta get this one done first though! I'll post pics of my car in the morning when I get a chance to check it out. Right now: It's "redeye" time. |
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| CptTripps |
Mar 20 2014, 10:58 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Stopped by this morning on my way home from the airport to check in and see how it was going. Man...I'm a happy camper.
The driver's side will be blocked out after he's finished with the passenger side later today. He's going to shoot the whole car with 2K one more time before I get it back. He's really doing great work. I can't imagine how I'd have done this good of a job on my own. All the welds on the inside of the flares were ground down and feel nice. Every little hole is patched and now smooth. It's exactly what I was looking for. Here are a few pics I took with my phone. Hope to have it back in my garage Monday after someone comes to grab the engine I'm shipping. (I need the room...badly!) Attached thumbnail(s)   
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| jimkelly |
Mar 20 2014, 11:06 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
love love love all that chrome look powder coated suspension parts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
my compass, similar to your gauges. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| CptTripps |
Mar 20 2014, 11:52 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I DID look at using real airplane gauges at one point, but bailed on it pretty quickly. Too much work!
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| CptTripps |
Mar 21 2014, 07:35 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It's really starting to come together on the body front.
He knocked out the lids and put a few more coats of 2K on the car yesterday with some additional blocking to knock it all down. I'm quite pleased. He's going to start on the doors today and I should be in good shape to bring it home on Monday so I can get the bottom, interior, and trunks sprayed with the base coat. I can start putting the wiring harness and interior in from there. Attached thumbnail(s)     
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| CptTripps |
Mar 21 2014, 07:37 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Just realized that I keep forgetting to take the clips for the rear sail trim off the car. I'll bet there is visible orange paint under them. lol...
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| DRPHIL914 |
Mar 21 2014, 07:58 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,811 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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I love it when a build goes FAST!. How did you find the new body guy? looks like he is working out of his garage? looks good, though! what color did you say you are going to? and you are trying to put it on the road for Hershey? insane! are you sure you want to drive it on all the salt riddled roads from ohio to hershey? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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| CptTripps |
Mar 21 2014, 07:21 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Working on the interior this weekend.
I printed all the plates I was going to have water-jetted out of 1/8" Aluminium. After I laminated them, I can mock everything up from here. Then I just need to make adjustments once and I should be in good shape. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| CptTripps |
Mar 21 2014, 10:08 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Spent the night building the engine's wiring harness. I still have 3 sensors left to do, but I want to double-check the names and connections BEFORE I crimp them down. I started working on the dash plates like I mentioned in the previous post. There are a few changes I need to make to those before I have them water-jetted. Glad I played with paper first!
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| CptTripps |
Mar 22 2014, 07:28 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Stopped by to check on the progress today, and I'm loving what I found.
The body is primed, blocked, and ready to go! I was going to paint it at home, but he's doing such a great job, I have him some more work. He'll be replacing the rear trunk pan for me, and building the cutout for the Subaru stuff. I'll have the car back and painted by next Friday, just in time for my wife and kids to leave for the weekend. I plan on cranking through the weekend and HOPEFULLY I can start the car at some point on Sunday. We'll see... Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| CptTripps |
Mar 22 2014, 07:29 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Garrett also helped me swing by Slick Motorsports to work on the wiring harness. That's all done now too!
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| ruby914 |
Mar 22 2014, 10:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 26-April 09 From: Hawthorne, Ca Member No.: 10,305 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(CptTripps @ Mar 22 2014, 05:28 PM) I plan on cranking through the weekend and HOPEFULLY I can start the car at some point on Sunday. Burnout on Monday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) |
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| CptTripps |
Mar 22 2014, 10:22 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(ruby914 @ Mar 23 2014, 12:06 AM) Not a chance! I have a lot to do, and only 2 days "kid/wife" free to work without guilt. There is a lot to do, but I think I have everything. I'm spending this week getting everything mapped out and pre-assembled if I can. The hope is to get the brakes and suspension ready to bolt on so I can get it on the ground, and then put the engine/Trans in place so I can at least sit in it and make vroom-vroom sounds. I couldn't sleep so I went to the garage to clean and get a few little things going. Yanked the bearing pieces out of the rear arms and blasted the front signal buckets. I'm painting the insides white so they reflect the DRL lamps better. I'm going to add those in the morning and get that piece of the puzzle solved. One thing at a time. I also noticed that the hub clamp nuts are different sizes. Gotta figure out the right one to order another of. (If I need to.) Attached thumbnail(s)   
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