Nick's "lvndpst" Restoration (and Slight Modification) Thread

[CarMichael Angelo]

Trust me, it could look a lot better when you see it in person. But the rest of the paint on the car isnt all that shiny, so why make the scoop perfect enough to stand out. It will all get paint in the next few years, so good enough for now.

Hey,...at least your not takin' the center out of your steering wheel....

The good thing about it is that it will/can always look better. All it will cost you to make that happen is time and effort. The pic doesn't show, but I'm gonna assume you got past your last little hissy fit where you were btchin about it being full of scratches then?

 

[95BlueStallion]

@RaggedGT , that sht just made me lol for real!

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

This-

And this-

One of these-

Some of that-

A set up like this-

Gets you this guy for a weekend

And he leaves you with something like that-

lol

This was a once in a lifetime deal. Fortunately,..I was the extremely lucky benefactor. In order for the stars to realign like this again, it will require the additional missing ingredients:

1. Stupidly obscure project car.
2. Weeks of endless frustration doing junk you're not capable of doing.
3. Three hoods.
4. Three random pics of towels flying through the air.
5. One garage with a orange floor.
6. One RT plane ticket for a cancelled flight,...later to be used on a real flight.
7 One broken compressor.
8. One cardboard box.
9. One cardboard box wearer.
10. Dave.

 

[95BlueStallion]

Well, I am a MAF, injectors, and fuel pump away from being able to install my H/C/I as far as parts go. However, when I pull the tank to change the FP, I really want to replace it. And while I am doing that, I want to wire wheel and paint the body above where it hangs... So for now, I think I am going to finish the body work Ive been doing, keep saving $ for parts, and drive it in stock form for another year. By that time I should be able to rebuild/replace my shortblock also, which allows me to get the most out of these parts.

So stayed tuned for pics of the front and rear bumpers finished, as its starting to get nice out again. That is the main focus again.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

I was quoted $300 to paint the scoop,

Man Nick $300! Figure out a way to mail it to me and I'll paint it for free using some of that Speis Hecker clear.

Better yet, PM me and I'll call, we'll have us a talk.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Nice parts pile.

 

[95BlueStallion]

Man Nick $300! Figure out a way to mail it to me and I'll paint it for free using some of that Speis Hecker clear.

Better yet, PM me and I'll call, we'll have us a talk.

I have it polished up enough to meet my standards for the time being. Give me a couple years and I will mail you the whole car (including the scoop) for a paint job.

 

[95BlueStallion]

Alright, tonight I made my brackets out of existing side skirt bracketry to pull the sides of the bumper in where I wanted. They arent pretty yet, but they work. I will be using different hardware on the bumper end, to eliminate the nut being such an eyesore. I also couldnt bring myself to leave the driver's side of the bumper so thin you could vaguely see the SN body line. So I roughed it up and smeared some PBA on it and another wonky area on the trim. I dont think either area would have stood out much, but this just makes me feel a little better about it.

Only snapped pics of the driver's side, as the passenger side has no room to step back.

 

[General karthief]

Are you going to cover that triangle shaped gap? Maybe a piece of black plastic or something?

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

Are you going to cover that triangle shaped gap? Maybe a piece of black plastic or something?

Now you did it.......and he was soo close to being done...

 

[General karthief]

Now you did it.......and he was soo close to being done...

I know, I know, I'm start'n trouble again.
It just looked kinda, well, empty. Like not done yet, incomplete.
A big f-ing gaping triangle that shouts LOOK AT ME! THERE IS NOTHING HERE!
Sorry

Man, that bumper look GOOD!

 

[95BlueStallion]

Are you going to cover that triangle shaped gap? Maybe a piece of black plastic or something?

Thats a good question, and here is the issue. I want to, because obviously it would look better. However, I have tire clearance issues and already had to break out the BFH to get those brackets out of the tire's way. So to cover it even with thin plastic, would only last a short time without me doing some more extensive work. Have I mentioned how I feel about body work?



So the brackets will be painted black, and the little gap is gonna stay. The way I make myself feel better about it is that there was already a "vent" in that area from the factory fender extensions, so why not just mimic that with my own version.

 

[General karthief]

Thats ok too, vent, ya, gotta keep them tires from overheating, good excuse to leave them there.
Anyway, I guess you probably hate body work .

 

[95BlueStallion]

Thats ok too, vent, ya, gotta keep them tires from overheating, good excuse to leave them there.
Anyway, I guess you probably hate body work .

Tell me again, now that the area is washed, prepped, and painted, just how noticably unfinished is it? This body work hating individual thinks it looks pretty good enough.

 

[95BlueStallion]

It should also be noted that each time I work on the car, it gets a little faster.

 

[5.0Droptop]

It should also be noted that each time I work on the car, it gets a little faster.

Turd dust.

 

[95BlueStallion]

Gravel dust. Still havent put it on stands in the driveway and power washed it like I need to. Gonna do that one of these days, AFTER I get the silver paint done...

 

[General karthief]

It looks good, besides you are going to put a fat honk'n tire in there, right

 

[5.0Droptop]

It looks good, besides you are going to put a fat honk'n tire in there, right

Never heard a tire honkn. Sound like geese when they honk?

 

[95BlueStallion]

I have 18X9's up front, so yes they fill the wheel well, especially with it being an '89. After having to beat on the car to get the tire not to rub the bracket, I am slightly considering selling these wheels and going with a 17" set up.