Zippi Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 5 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Coooool Buddy!! Now get to doing real work😁 Haha....I'm trying. My boss seems to have other plans for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Got around to doing a dry fit of the cab and box on the frame. I worked at it for a while and saw the corners of the wing window glass was partially covering the slots where the dash locks in. I took my dremel tool and cut the corners of the wing window glass to fully uncover the slots for the dash but that wasn't enough. As a couple fellows had mentions the dash needed to be moved back so I enlarged the slots for the dash toward the rear. I got the cab to go on but the dash will not fit up to the glass. There is still a gap. I can use a small paint brush going through the window to move the dash around but it will not fit up to the windshield. I have not glued the dash in yet as I'm kinda at a stand still deciding on just what to do at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Hey Buddy, looking great👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Thanks MIke. It's been a long road on this one with all the honey do's the wife has been throwing at me ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 I had to re-paint the lower portion of the hood. After pulling the part out of the 91% alcohol and cleaning it I shoot it with Rust-Oleum flat gray and I noticed something went wrong. I first thought the 91% alcohol may have had a reaction to the plastic. I did a test on a piece of wood and got the same results. Looks like there was something wrong with the paint. Never in all my years have a seen this. I primed the part with an older can of the same paint I had and all is well. When it comes to paint....I seem to always have some type of issue going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Is the paint drying before getting to the part ? I'm sure the part you're spring is clean and free of any solvents. Are you dealing with any dust in the air ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 24 minutes ago, espo said: Is the paint drying before getting to the part ? I'm sure the part you're spring is clean and free of any solvents. Are you dealing with any dust in the air ? Thanks for the help Dave. No....the paint was not drying to quick and the part was dust free. I've use this paint for years and never seen this happen. When I tried it on the wood and it did the same thing I knew there was something wrong with the paint. It even sounded funny coming out of the nozzle. Problem has been fixed. Thanks again Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Ok guys and gals. Just need to put the bumper on but I'm calling the box done. I got a little lazy when I couldn't find my brown for the dry brush on the wood but it works for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Looking great Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Thanks James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Paint job look great. The bed interior and tailgate lettering are super clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 49 minutes ago, Beans said: Paint job look great. The bed interior and tailgate lettering are super clean. Thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 When I got out in the garage this morning the first thing I see is a letter missing on the tailgate. I had an extra so an easy fix. I'm done with the engine bay and moving on to final assembly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Finished pics have been posted in "Under Glass". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Wow Bob, quite a long haul on this one but a very informative and enjoyable WIP. Thanks for taking the time to share it. Now, let's see if I can find it in the Under Glass section before I get distracted by something else. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Thanks Dave. I see you found it. Thanks for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPALA SS 427 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 looking good mate, nice detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 5:04 AM, IMPALA SS 427 said: looking good mate, nice detail. Thanks James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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