Darin Bastedo Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I am restoring this built up I got off of Ebay. It was fairly clean, no glue marks and very little paint. Whatcha think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 What's planned? I see all the Cobra Colors behind it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarModDave Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Hey Darin! Here's my version of the same kit, also a rescue build! Colors are Boyds Pacific Blue and Dusty Rose Pearl. Maybe some inspiration....?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Now that's one cool wagon! :mrgreen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 What's planned? I see all the Cobra Colors behind it Actually the cobra colors are for other projects, This will be done as a not so ratty surf-rod. All black with Mike LaVallee style "Real Fire" coming out of the portholes. I will shave the door handles and give it the rake you see in the top picture. The steel wheels will be painted a contasting color, I haven't decided which though. Here is a pic of the true flame decals I drew up for this car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 And Dave, need to do a board like this: 6'2" Blue Lightning Bolt, Jerry Lopez shaped, with shark bite out of tail, surf leash cut off. Yes, that would be mine, and the last time I was in water Wish I didn't leave it there. Have no idea where it is now Back in 1981 Hana Maui Memories!!!! Or rather nightmares :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarModDave Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Those flames will look SWEET, Darin! And I like the rust/primer idea, a REAL surfer's car that's seen more than it's fair share of sea water and salt-air. Can't wait to see the end result. And Gregg........YEE-OUCH!! You still have 10 toes and two feet, right? Man...... I just may have to add that board hanging out the rear window. Just for you, Mr. Dude! :wink: Is it along the lines of these: http://www.gerrylopezsurfboards.com/classic.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Dave, Gregg is missing nothing but a sense of humor about surfing. The shark attack is true as far as I can tell.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyYates Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 That car makes for cool board hauler!..Lets go surfin' now!.. Rowdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Yes, unfortunately, all true. My surfing "career" ended at that moment in time. Haven't been back in water since, but have been thinking about it lately Dave, that is the exact shape, but was all blue, medium dark blue, white bolt Enough of this already not good for the mind hope you don't mind never mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannyclub Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Ya man that is gonna be a sweet ride when its done! It looks cool now! Manny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy263 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Nice Work and vert cool subject matter gotta love an old wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Hi, really like that wagon, just recently acquired on of those on ebay,,, got ideas,,,got glue,,,got paint. Heheheheheheheheheheh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 LAG, so you are one of the guys that keeps grabbing those from my reach while I at work. I just gotta win one of those! CMD, I have to admit now, I stole your picture of the Buick wagon a couple of years ago and used it for my background until it was displaced by a picture of my grandaughter. I have wanted to build my own ever since I first laid eyes on yours. What is that saying about imitation being the purest fform of flatterty? Darrin, looking good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Yes, I admit it. My secret is that I calculate the time that the auction ends and bid on things that are ending in the middle of the night in most of the US...and if no one bids higher, I win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanNZ Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 And Dave, need to do a board like this: 6'2" Blue Lightning Bolt, Jerry Lopez shaped, with shark bite out of tail, surf leash cut off. Yes, that would be mine, and the last time I was in water Wish I didn't leave it there. Have no idea where it is now Back in 1981 Hana Maui Memories!!!! Or rather nightmares :-) I know I just turned this thread into a zombie but..... Hey Gregg, I think I seen your stick. It was just south of east cape! Nah, just joking. Shame about your stick. A genuine Lopez shaped Lighting Bolt would be a huge loss. Hope you got back in the surf eventually. Once a surfer, always a surfer. Kia Kaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Notarangelo Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Gregg the waves maybe good for you,Trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I have one of these as well. Unfortunately, someone glued all the customizing ###### onto it, and didn't do it too well. I'm now trying to figure out how to remove it without wrecking the body. A couple of people said SuperClean seems to do a good job at breaking (or at least softening) glue bonds, so I might give it a shot. I'm also considering a chisel-tip X-Acto blade, and as the absolute last resort, a Dremel. Once the corrective surgery is performed, it'll be restored to factory stock, and painted in Rio Red, better known as Honduras Maroon. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimastergary Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Looks like one Killer surf ride nice start so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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