freakshow12 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Right on the mark Casey. At this point Carlos should assemble the rear end halves. Paint that and the rear springs and shocks. Paint the front suspension assembly ( I already painted the spindles) paint steering components and detail the exhaust. As for exhaust, it only mounts solid at the mufflers with posts on mufflers and holes which I opened on the chassis pan. The tailpipes will take a dab of glue in a notch on either side of fuel tank. I modified these to get tailpipes up where they should be. At the front I think I will have to use the manifolds and not the headers due to clearance that's why I never cut the exhaust. What I will do there is fit and make locating pins for both set ups and whoever installs the engine can double check clearance and install either setup and trim the exhaust accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) I would not install wheels until all suspension is installed on painted chassis to make sure it's all square etc. they MUST however be installed before the chassis is mated to the body! You will never get them on after. Once we know who is prepping the chassis for paint I have some tips to gain a better rear valence fit. Also do not install exhaust tips until final car assembly Edited February 6, 2014 by freakshow12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosmtg Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Great ! Thanks guys that all I needed to get started on this fun project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokisTyro Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Glad to see that the project is still going. Can't wait to see some paint hit this thing. Any spoons yet, Billy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Any spoons yet, Billy? I have a color mixed, I'll try to get some spoons painted tomorrow and post pics. Has it been decided if the chassis will be body color or undercoating? If its body color I can paint it and send it back to Carlos for the suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 I have a color mixed, I'll try to get some spoons painted tomorrow and post pics. Has it been decided if the chassis will be body color or undercoating? If its body color I can paint it and send it back to Carlos for the suspension. No, it hasn't...but we should do that ASAP, for the reason you mentioned. I'm not all that familiar with how Fords of that era were painted, so not sure if they are similar to Mopars with overspray underneath or not. Not that we have to follow what the factory did on the 1:1s, but we should discuss it and decide how we want to proceed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slantasaurus Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Since we are going to use modern wheels, headers, and possibly a few other changes I would vote for a "over restored" or custom paint to the chassis rather than a stock primer and overspray. Full body color on everything except the fuel tank, only not as glossy as the top side (i.e. no clear coat). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 I would vote for a "over restored" or custom paint to the chassis rather than a stock primer and overspray. Full body color on everything except the fuel tank, only not as glossy as the top side (i.e. no clear coat). Sounds good to me, though I would be fine with the same level of gloss underneath as used on the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 This is a cool project guys. Keep up the good work . I will be watching this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 All I ask is that the engine bay is blacked out like factory. Fords look funny without that. And it will work with my engine better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Underbody being fully painted blue (glossy or not) sounds good to me also. Glad this is moving along, can't wait to get my hands on the interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Here's the colors I've mixed so far, I can easily tint them if needed. #1 is a little darker than in the pics and #3 is slightly greener and darker than #2. with flash on: With flash off: Oh and I vote for the floor being body color with semi gloss clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Oooh Billy, blue # 3 looks TASTY to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knarf Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 i've been lurkin this thread since it's conception and i'd like to say that i really enjoy seein the way you guys are communicating and working together on this. very kool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 I like the color on spoon number one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I could live with 1. Would really tie in the white/blue stripe and white interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Sounds like we need to send the chassis/floorpan piece to Billy before Carlos can add the suspension bits, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I think so yup. But at this point then the body hood mirrors front and rear valences chassis pan and interior bottom could all go for paint if it the chassis and interior bottom have to go anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Good point Fred, I think that would make more sense than painting it all separately. I can do that while Carlos paints the suspension pieces and then send it all back to him for him to assemble the chassis. Would that be o.k.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 That sounds good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I sent Carlos a PM with my address so he can send it as soon as he's ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Billy, were you and Carlos able to get in touch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Not yet, he still hasn't responded to the PM I sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hope all is well. I have been playing with some engine ideas : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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