JerseeJerry55 Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) Thanks guys. I find my detailing and decaling is my strong suit. That and my inate ability to change my mind about paint colors more times than a girl choosing a prom dress. Edited January 9, 2020 by JerseeJerry55
Vince66 Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, JerseeJerry55 said: My inate ability to change my mind about paint colors more times than a girl choosing a prom dress. That's funny right there JJ Edited January 9, 2020 by NothingAsFineAsaW9
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Posted January 13, 2020 Will do some work on the frame this week. Haven’t picked her up yet to do so but Winter may not allow me to prime or paint her yet, Still thinking on a few things. Will post pictures as I progress.
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Posted January 15, 2020 Good day group hope all are good. Anybody use Auslowe parts? Will be looking to buy their visor.
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 16, 2020 Author Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) Also have a question about hood fitment. The two I’ve built thus far the hood does not fit flush against the front of the cab. Any suggestions? Picture of my latest one built in ‘18 for reference. Edited January 16, 2020 by JerseeJerry55
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Posted January 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, JerseeJerry55 said: Some minor work done tonight Hood is slightly warped inwards. This disallows a smooth tilt and gets hung up as she closes. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 I personally haven't had the best of luck getting warped plastic straight, but if is square when closed, I might just let it go. If it has to be straightened you may could make some inner hood braces out of brass stock. Looking good by the way! On 1/8/2020 at 8:14 PM, Pete68 said: My main weakness what color to paint Me too!!!?
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Posted January 17, 2020 11 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: I personally haven't had the best of luck getting warped plastic straight, but if is square when closed, I might just let it go. If it has to be straightened you may could make some inner hood braces out of brass stock. Looking good by the way! Me too!!!? The frustrating part is it is only slightly bent inwards causing me to have to pull it apart slightly when closing it. I’ll have to just deal with it I suppose.
gotnitro? Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Try warming up the hood under running hot water around the area you want adjusted . After satisfied quickly stick under cold water and see if that helps. The cold shock should set the adjustment..but its mostly trial. I've done this a few times w mixed results
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Posted January 17, 2020 38 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Try warming up the hood under running hot water around the area you want adjusted . After satisfied quickly stick under cold water and see if that helps. The cold shock should set the adjustment..but its mostly trial. I've done this a few times w mixed results Thank you sir.
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Posted January 18, 2020 Test fitting parts this morning. 24 degrees is paint adhesion prohibitive.
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, gotnitro? said: Your build looks great so far ! Thanks a lot of trial and error as I’m sure you know. Just trying to source a sunvisor.
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Pete68 said: Looking good nice test fitting Thanks. I love these kits regardless of the bad tires/wheels and no sunvisor. A lot of room for detailing.
gotnitro? Posted January 18, 2020 Posted January 18, 2020 3 hours ago, JerseeJerry55 said: Thanks. I love these kits regardless of the bad tires/wheels and no sunvisor. A lot of room for detailing. Send Jamie Rahmoeller at moluminum an email or Facebook if your on it. Sure he'd have a visor for your Pete. Ryan M from ebay has a fb store now , he made the stacks , bumpers and visors too. Used to go by rhino 99 ?on evil bay
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 22, 2020 Author Posted January 22, 2020 Working on the frame tonight. Coming along nicely.
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) Worked on the headlights today. A good friend suggested painting the inside of the headlight buckets white, and trim the edges in black sharpie then install the lenses. Voila. Edited January 25, 2020 by JerseeJerry55
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Posted January 26, 2020 Frame and some parts painted last night. Noticed this morning that in all areas that some of the Red is not glossy. Probably too cold, and slightly too humid. Thought the garage was warm enough. I probably will grime up the frame slightly so I believe I can address the problem areas somewhat.
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