Mopar - D Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Joe looking forward to see some pictures of the paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Ok Joe, You spent 2 HOURS in a Paint Booth!? I'm Guessing you're just about ready to do a Cheech n Chong "Daves Not Here" skit!no man I'm Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Its looking good Joe! keep up the hard work its paying off on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks Dave!! I just wasn't feelin' the paint job from earlier so in the brake fluid it went to strip everything and started the whole process over again only this time the paint came out smoother and I actually made it to the clear coat this time around Here it is with the paint and the clear. I still have to apply the flames (which I ordered an adhesive template today from Australia) and clear it again. Then it'll be down to polishing and buffing out the clear. We're gettin' there folks!Here's a mock up with the grille just stuck in place: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Joe,Your paint and and clear coat look nice. When I ordered my flame templates some came in 3 days and others took 2 weeks to arrive I hope yours come in sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks Dan! I'll be building around it. I'll probably build the truck bed and get everything else going so the flames will be the last thing that needs to be done if everything goes right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Nice looking paint job. I also like the stance. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Paint looks great Joe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Gator and Carl: Thanks a lot fellas! The truck bed is coming right along and I hope to be done with that part by Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Looks really nice Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) Thanks Dave! Things are crawlin' along with this build. Nothing to post pics about yet. I mean all I'd be posting is a tail gate painted, then maybe some steps and the hood scoop. I will say this , the next update will be a big one so just know that I am in fact still progressing with this truck. 12 more days to go.............. Edited September 27, 2015 by mustang1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo Jutt Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 This truck keeps getting better and better!!! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Joe, you're a mad man! super build man, your attention to detail is borderline insane............but sure nice to look at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Justin: Thanks a lot man! Tom: LOL! Thank you for your comments. I think it's now bordering on going koo-koo! So far so good here. It's been a bit since my last update but I've been painting body parts now for the last two weeks. Here's a quick test fit. I need to raise the front end just a tad but I'm likin' it so far. Flames came in last night so I hope to get started on that pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Justin: Thanks a lot man! Tom: LOL! Thank you for your comments. I think it's now bordering on going koo-koo! So far so good here. It's been a bit since my last update but I've been painting body parts now for the last two weeks. Here's a quick test fit. I need to raise the front end just a tad but I'm likin' it so far. Flames came in last night so I hope to get started on that pretty quick. Lookin' Good there Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks Ed! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 looking good Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Thanks Dave!! I've about got the truck bed done. I've installed the "mini tubs" and got the wood bed all painted up (top and bottom), got the tail gate and hinges on and now I'm working on the tail lights and license plate. Pics soon hopefully............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Looking good Joe! Am I going to get to see it next week end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Man I hope so Dan. I'm really trying hard but am not going to get in a rush with it and foul it all up after all I've been through with this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Man thats a fantastic looking paint finish Joe, i don't know if i could chance flames on that finish.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Thanks Carl. Right now I'm pretty happy with the flames as this is exactly the look I was after. Kind of like a ghost flame of sorts. I like it! Gotta let it cure out and wet sand the roughness off of it but its perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Goat Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Looks awesome. What paint did you use for the flames? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Thanks Gary! I decanted some Dark Red from a Testors Model Master spray can that was just a tad darker than the Tamiya X-7 I used for the body color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Goat Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Came out great. on my phone it looks like straight pearl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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