Build Thread My 1986 T-top Build - Lasting Memories

[Davedacarpainter]

I just hate bars

Me too.

When I was a younger fella though, I used to love them. I've always been one of those happy drunks though and would inevitably have a good time. That is until I got married.....

Going to a bar used to have, uhm, other priorities than just getting drunk.....maybe 'nuff said there.....My wife's probably twitching in her sleep right now with discussing this subject.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

So, obviously @stykthyn is up, anyone else?

Back to prepping Doby this morning.

I decided to undercoat the undercarriage of Doby. I know, I've already POR 15'd it, but that just seems like an awfully thin coating.

I'll do this after I paint the car this week. I'm going to have it up on jack stands to do the tubbing and running my brake lines and fuel lines, so I'll just go ahead and do it right after the tubbing.

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

I'm here...*Ding!*

I will not be contributing to your thread, as I have one of my own to ramble up. Today is Orangeday.

I've got to make some sort of stands to hold the bumpers, finish the back bumper, and dig out and prime the door handles (I knew I was missing something). I wont be messing with paint until it hits afternoon, but, it is about as perfect a day to paint as I'm ever gonna have this year (Dead calm,100% sunny, 75 degrees). Too bad the whole car wasn't standing by.

It's all good though. I want to wean myself in on the technique. The small parts will be good practice.

 

[mikestang63]

It's a very hoppy beer, good though. Kind of a piney scent to it (cascade hops). Strong hops, but won't gag you.

I've been playing around with hoppy beers lately, thinking I'm re-acquiring my taste for them.

It seems to be best as a redneck martini.

screw the painting instructional thread Dave. We need a one on all the beers you try WHILE painting the car.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

screw the painting instructional thread Dave. We need a one on all the beers you try WHILE painting the car.

I found through experimentation, that I actually paint, drive and am more attractive to women after having a couple drinks.

 

[Boosted92LX]

I found through experimentation, that I actually paint, drive and am more attractive to women after having a couple drinks.

Oh, yeah! All the studies prove it....

 

[Davedacarpainter]

So, been prepping more. The car is completely blocked out now, I'm including a picture of the right rocker panel just because it's so damn straight! My brother is a body genius. I still have some of the edges to finish sanding, I'll probably finish that tomorrow morning.

I soooooo can't wait to paint Doby! This final blocking with 800 grit has made it incredibly flat and smooth. I won't be laying out any sealer outside the engine bay. Less of the heavier viscosity coatings, the less orange peel.

Now I have a car that is prepped the best I can do, and I have some of the best paint out there. It's all on me now. Dang I love painting! I know what this will look like. I'll be painting the engine bay Thursday night, so no sun pictures till Saturday after I shoot the body.

Today's progress:

The last picture just shows the license plate area, since it'll be seen, I blocked it flat as well.

 

[mikestang63]

I found through experimentation, that I actually paint, drive and am more attractive to women after having a couple drinks.

You will be old enough to appreciate this Dr. Johnny Fever video.. jump to 13:22 of the video

 

[Davedacarpainter]

You will be old enough to appreciate this Dr. Johnny Fever video.. jump to 13:22 of the video

No video, but I can appreciate Les throwing turkeys from a helicopter!

 

[Boosted92LX]

No video, but I can appreciate Les throwing turkeys from a helicopter!

LMAO!!!! HOW WAS I TO KNOW TURKEYS CANT FLY?????!!!!!

 

[mikestang63]

LMAO!!!! HOW WAS I TO KNOW TURKEYS CANT FLY?????!!!!!

 

[Boosted92LX]

Haven't seen that in years. Still funny!


TV ain't what it used to be...

 

[Davedacarpainter]

New toy:

Looks like pressing hearings on my pinion gear and differential just got a lot easier. I've got to press on my c-clip eliminator kit on my axles as well.

 

[84Ttop]

I can't hardly keep up with all the progress and beer talk here... Car looks Great and is really coming along!!

I'm in for a Beer thread... I've got a fridge full of an "eclectic" selection myself. Pictures to follow after Tuesdays drinking, I mean garage night.

 

[stpete]

Nice. Been wanting one of those for years. Space is the primary problem

 

[Boosted92LX]

New toy:

Looks like pressing hearings on my pinion gear and differential just got a lot easier. I've got to press on my c-clip eliminator kit on my axles as well.

Hey, if you want a tip from a millwright, unless you've used it already... Don't use that press. You are more likely to damage the cage that way. Get a cookie sheet, throw some foil on it and put your bearing in the oven at 245 degrees for 45 minutes. Then, using clean gloves, drop it on the pinion. Make sure it's seated all the way, and let it cool. Don't heat it much past 250*, you'll ruin it.

 

[Boosted92LX]

Save the press for removal...

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Hey, if you want a tip from a millwright, unless you've used it already... Don't use that press. You are more likely to damage the cage that way. Get a cookie sheet, throw some foil on it and put your bearing in the oven at 245 degrees for 45 minutes. Then, using clean gloves, drop it on the pinion. Make sure it's seated all the way, and let it cool. Don't heat it much past 250*, you'll ruin it.

Even with a sleeve pressing on the inner ring of the bearing? Good tip on the pinion gear bearing though, I'll try that tonight. I assume that would be fine for everything else as well, differential bearings in particular.

Maybe I could use the press to crush my beer cans?

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Nice. Been wanting one of those for years. Space is the primary problem

Me too, that's why I took it to work instead of my garage.

 

[Boosted92LX]

Even with a sleeve pressing on the inner ring of the bearing? Good tip on the pinion gear bearing though, I'll try that tonight. I assume that would be fine for everything else as well, differential bearings in particular.

Maybe I could use the press to crush my beer cans?

Anytime you can put a bearing on by warming it it's better. This keeps you from cocking it, and tearing up the fit while forcing it on. Usually when it is being started is when it cocks, then the sleeve slips and hits the cage resulting in said damage. You can heat a bearing with an induction heater, (expensive tool) or in an oven. Never put a flame on a bearing. The shock heat stress relieves the rollers and ruins them. The press is a great tool for removal, and sometimes just has to be used for installation, but great care must me used to avoid damage.