converted_to_datsun Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I still can't believe that's the same car, it's turning out great 1 Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks guys, cant wait to get it on the road :rofl: Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Some fool gave the wrong paint so working on taking all the paint off so it can be repainted Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Just wrong color?... Or wrong like it won't hold up? Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Just wrong color?... Or wrong like it won't hold up? It wont hold up, so its coming all off ....... Quote Link to comment
dakotahchore Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Wow man. Your dedication to a very unique and niche car is inspiring. Good luck with the paint situation. 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 holy fuck!!!! every time i look at the before pics i just think to myself "he's sooooooo full of shit, thats gotta be a different car!" 1 Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 holy fuck!!!! every time i look at the before pics i just think to myself "he's sooooooo full of shit, thats gotta be a different car!" haha nope.....its the same car. Not bad Huh :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Are you guys going to paint it outside again? Id hate for you to do all this work on restoration and have the paint all messed up because a bunch of shit blew into it while you were painting. Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Are you guys going to paint it outside again? Id hate for you to do all this work on restoration and have the paint all messed up because a bunch of shit blew into it while you were painting. Yup its going to be done outside. It shouldn't be that bad, and if anything happens we'll figure something out Quote Link to comment
67 411 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Does it have to be stripped? Or can you scuff it and paint over it? Quote Link to comment
Rustbucket Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Pretty well floored you've got this far with such a heap of a shell to start. Fucking awesome! 2 Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Does it have to be stripped?Or can you scuff it and paint over it? it had to be stripped but we'er mostly done with that,still have a little bit left to strip.....will most likely be done with that today. On the bright side the engine in running great :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
SandyMush620 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Who's covering the cost of the wrong paint? Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Who's covering the cost of the wrong paint? Me, Myself And I....I think it would have been cheaper buying a new car...........but wheres the fun in that :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 First coat went on, windows aligned, headliner and and some of the interior is done. Engine and trans were mounted in.....should be done and driving this baby by saturday or sunday 1 Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Going to finish up the paint today...well if the weather stays good. We would be done by now if the first paint didnt get messed up, but the car is mostly complete . Gonna post some pics when its all complete ....hopefully will be very soon :thumbup: :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Its done being painted ....now to finish off the interior :) Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Had a couple little setbacks with the weather and all...stupid tropical weather :P but it will be sunny for the next few days so hoping to be fully done by tues or wed ....Not bad for 2 months worth of work :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Going to go register it tomorrow.....hasent been renewed since 08 so here comes the back fees. anyways Happy Easter everyone (for those who celebrate it ) :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
RedBanner Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Looking forward to the pics! Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 The car is complete!!!!! :w00t: :thumbup: :thumbup: :w00t: Test drive was GREAT!! Runs Soooo good :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Taking it to the other Island Tomorrow to go for a little vacation with it :thumbup: Will post the pics as soon as I can :thumbup: and i know ...Words are very :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Found This Picture while i was digging through some stuff ........ Its from 1997 or 1998 ..not really sure , its a little damaged on the but most of its good :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
dakotahchore Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Congratulations man. Love the enthusiasm! 1 Quote Link to comment
Shawk910 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Yeahh its Been a very very long time Since this baby was on the road and it feels great :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
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