Josh K. Posted April 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Spent like 3 hours going through this thread. I was getting kind of bummed cuz their were a ton of pics photobucket wasn't showing. Glad to see that at the end they are there. This car, this work of art is incredible Josh. Just wanted to chime in and thank you for the crazy work ethic. It's truly a labor of love. So sick!!! Keep going Man! Thanks so much for the kind words. It's definitely been a long road to get this done. Many life changes during this build also but I just try to keep pushing forward. Sometimes it's hard cause who wants to do the dirty work? I just can't wait to drive it. I hope it stays together :rofl: :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 This build is one of few I think is worth the effort to fix all the dead picture links. 1 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted April 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 I'm going to start working on that soon :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Spent like 3 hours going through this thread. I was getting kind of bummed cuz their were a ton of pics photobucket wasn't showing. Glad to see that at the end they are there. This car, this work of art is incredible Josh. Just wanted to chime in and thank you for the crazy work ethic. It's truly a labor of love. So sick!!! Keep going Man! This build is one of few I think is worth the effort to fix all the dead picture links. Pics are fixed!!! :thumbup: 3 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted May 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I've had the flu for a week so progress was stopped. I had to prioritize work and other projects over the car. Only so much energy.. finally got a little wind behind my sails tonight. Got the garage straightened up and the car moved to the other bay so I have more room. Now to finish prepping for Epoxy primer. Gotta get busy.. 7 Quote Link to comment
YourOldPalElmer Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 I love how subtle the change is. The flares add alot tho. Very nicely done. 2 Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 X2 on the flares, every time there is a pic of them I just have to stop and drool. 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 X3 on the flares, nice work they look like they belong to the car not added on. 1 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I love how subtle the change is. The flares add alot tho. Very nicely done. X2 on the flares, every time there is a pic of them I just have to stop and drool. X3 on the flares, nice work they look like they belong to the car not added on. Thanks Guys!!! 2 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted May 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Sunday funday. Just wanted to get a little motivation so I threw the rear end on.. Yes it's the end most people will see so it's gotta look good.. Gonna shoot some sealer today.. 4 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Sealer done. You can see how much the filler on the back quarter soaked up the sealer. Once I do another round of filler/sanding I'll shoot high build and that will get soaked up by the filler before shooting another round of sealer.. damn I'm tired. 7 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Can't wait to see this at Canby. Been following your build for a long time. 1 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Can't wait to see this at Canby. Been following your build for a long time. Thank you!! I hope it makes it!! Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Still going... Did a bunch of filler work yesterday. Gonna finish filler, spot shoot the epoxy sealer, shoot the high build, block the high build and then shoot epoxy sealer again... I was hoping to put the car back together and drive by end of day Monday but my motorcycle battery was flat lined... should of keep it charging the last year. New one will be here Tuesday. I also bought a new gun... The HF one was a POS. Grabbed a DeVilbiss Finishline 4. It's pretty sweet and has 1.3, 1.5 and 1.8mm tips. I can't wait to use it. 5 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Almost ready for another round of sealer... 3 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 I also bought a new gun... The HF one was a POS. Grabbed a DeVilbiss Finishline 4. It's pretty sweet and has 1.3, 1.5 and 1.8mm tips. I can't wait to use it. I was thinking about one of those due to it's relative affordability. Please post your findings. B) 1 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 I was thinking about one of those due to it's relative affordability. Please post your findings. B) Most definitely. I'm excited. So major set back.. Might be a Canby killer.. After hand sanding the whole car and feeling how smooth and nice it is I decided fuck it, I'm painting the car now. I can always rework panels later if I really feel like it. The trunk is definitely one that will be replaced and re-shot later. This means I probably won't make Canby. No sense in rushing it now after going on 8 years. The body work won't be perfect. I'm going to purposely make sure it's not perfect in places to pay homage to her past. Stay tuned. 4 Quote Link to comment
datsuntech Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Is that why you left that spot on the left front corner? Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Is that why you left that spot on the left front corner? No. I still have a bunch of work to do. That area will get refined. I'm gonna leave the weld where the quarter is attached to the rocker though.. 2 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 I need suggestions for chrome door mirrors if anyone has ideas? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 I need suggestions for chrome door mirrors if anyone has ideas? BMW 2002 flag mirrors. You can buy new still. 1 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 BMW 2002 flag mirrors. You can buy new still. Like these? https://vintageautobahn.com/bmw2002parts/ Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Like these? https://vintageautobahn.com/bmw2002parts/ Yep! 3 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted May 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Thanks!!So I think I found the color. It's "Twilight Purple". Paint code is from a Geo Metro :w00t: They also use it on Rolls Royce and BMW's. It casts a good shadow on the body lines and has some nice pearl. Should add a level of sassiness and honestly I would bet $100 it's the same exact paint color my old 510 was before it sun faded.It might be a little darker and more sass :rofl: :rofl: 6 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 I'm gonna need those tail lights back if that's the color you go with... 4 Quote Link to comment
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