My take on the ‘57 Chevy Gasser

[bluestringer]

4 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

OK, this has come a guitar thread.  My Daughter sent me this picture this morning of this beeee-utiful Gretsch.

Man, that is beautiful. My Son had a Gretsch for a while, I think he sold it. 

[bluestringer]

On 11/18/2021 at 8:18 AM, FLHCAHZ said:

I use the original future.  I still have enough left for a couple models, then I'll see what will be next.   

Need to get back on topic I guess. LOL. 

I also use floor polish for my clear coat, but I'm using the new name stuff. I apply it with a sponge brush. 

[FLHCAHZ]

Just now, bluestringer said:

Need to get back on topic I guess. LOL. 

I also use floor polish for my clear coat, but I'm using the new name stuff. I apply it with a sponge brush. 

Do you polish the new stuff?

[bluestringer]

8 minutes ago, FLHCAHZ said:

Do you polish the new stuff?

I have never tried polishing it. 

[FLHCAHZ]

Ok!  Time for an update. I’ve got most of the chassis finished, but still struggling a little with the rear shocks

And got some color on the body

I am going with a white interior, so I masked the headliner the best I could   I did get some minimal overspray, but nothing I can’t fix easy enough

 

comments welcome

 

[bluestringer]

That is looking really good. Love the color. 

[FLHCAHZ]

2 hours ago, bluestringer said:

That is looking really good. Love the color. 

Thanks!

[Painted Black]

I also like that color, going to look real good with some shine put on it.

[TransAmMike]

Good work there Chaz, that color will look great with the clear. What clear ya gonna use?

[geemoney]

On 11/19/2021 at 11:13 AM, TransAmMike said:

OK, this has come a guitar thread.  My Daughter sent me this picture this morning of this beeee-utiful Gretsch.

THAT is a thing of beauty!!!!!

[FLHCAHZ]

On 11/24/2021 at 7:47 AM, bluestringer said:

That is looking really good. Love the color. 

Thanks!  I hope to get some bright work done today

[FLHCAHZ]

23 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Good work there Chaz, that color will look great with the clear. What clear ya gonna use?

Thanks Mike.   I just going to clear it with future after I try not to mess up the foil work!

[FLHCAHZ]

On 11/24/2021 at 10:14 AM, Painted Black said:

I also like that color, going to look real good with some shine put on it.

Thanks PB.  The I’m looking forward to putting the shine on it

[FLHCAHZ]

So I worked my wrinkled sheet of BMF.  This stuff can really humble ya!  I am going with show and go with this kit, I was not confident in my abilities to foil the window trim.  Looking back I should have scribed the lined to make it easier

Then I airbrushed a couple coats of future to seal it all up and give it some shine

I always seem to notice all the bad spots only after I clear it. This will wax up nicely. Not perfect, but I am happy with the results. Comments welcomed 

[FLHCAHZ]

I’m calling this one done. Posted in under glass

[bluestringer]

Looks fantastic. Great work with that foil. 

[FLHCAHZ]

2 minutes ago, bluestringer said:

Looks fantastic. Great work with that foil. 

Thanks James!

[Tortuga Kustomz]

Love how the paint turned out, great job 

[FLHCAHZ]

23 hours ago, Tortuga Kustomz said:

Love how the paint turned out, great job 

Thanks Marcos!

[David G.]

Excellent work on this one Chaz. I love the color and the chrome treatment you did really sets it apart.

It looks like this is a pretty quick build. I have one in my stash I've been itching to get to but I currently have too many projects going on.

David G.

[FLHCAHZ]

23 hours ago, David G. said:

Excellent work on this one Chaz. I love the color and the chrome treatment you did really sets it apart.

It looks like this is a pretty quick build. I have one in my stash I've been itching to get to but I currently have too many projects going on.

David G.

Thanks David.  It is a pretty quick build.  I'd bet that you would spend some extra time and take it to the next level!