Build Thread '83 T-top Coupe - Welding Holes in My Rear

[95BlueStallion]

I used to sand and help my dad paint office furniture outside of Dallas back in early 1994-1998... I think that was before child labor laws really kicked in, because I made $10 an hour when I was 11-15 years old, lol. That TX heat in metal building wearing a respirator getting covered in dust was pretty sucky though, but our work always turned out pretty top notch if I say so myself, and it helped give me great work ethic. Matter of fact, I should probably thank my old man again the next time I see him.

 

[chizler]

I had been at a independent shop for the last fifteen years before going back to a dealership. Kind of been all over the place over the years though really. Started out in my brother's body shop back in late '77.

i worked at a couple of independent shops, i prefer dealerships to me it just seems less stressful.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

i worked at a couple of independent shops, i prefer dealerships to me it just seems less stressful.

I agree now. Dealerships used to be such a pain in the butt. The Gerber group bought out the last shop I was in, corporations suck.

 

[chizler]

The last dealership I worked for was bought out by a independent. I never liked how they (independents) pinch pennies on fixing stuff, if it takes X amount of money to fix something right then fix it, both independents I worked for didnt want to spend any money so i went back to the gravy dealership life, haha.

 

[Boosted92LX]

So, when's the hood getting primer, Dave?

 

[Boosted92LX]

Oh, and how many more panels before we do the body????

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

Oh, and how many more panels before we do the body????

He's got nothing left cept that.

Shhhh,....he hasn't told his wife about the car yet,........now he's got no choice.

That, or have 2 fenders, a hood, a trunk, and a front and rear bumper, all perfectly painted with no place to go.

 

[Boosted92LX]

Shhhh,....he hasn't told his wife about the car yet,........now he's got no choice.

Yeah I remember him saying that.. I hope he gets to finish it when she finds out.


I've been putting off building a stroker because of money. My wife told me to quit being stupid and build the stroker. Who'd a thunk it??

Women. You just never know with em...

 

[RaggedGT]

One more wheel idea( ya know-for later )

 

[Mustang5L5]

I like the original versions of the Mach rims. Thought they looked really good on 4eyes


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[Davedacarpainter]

Oh, and how many more panels before we do the body????

Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I was watching a glorious event unfold on the fox channel last night.

I still have the driver's door to do.

The wife fully knows about the blue car now, let's say that discovery was very...........pleasant?

Money has been short lately, but as I said, we hired another bodyman. That will get me back on Robby pretty hard soon.

 

[General karthief]

Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I was watching a glorious event unfold on the fox channel last night.

I still have the driver's door to do.

The wife fully knows about the blue car now, let's say that discovery was very...........pleasant?

Money has been short lately, but as I said, we hired another bodyman. That will get me back on Robby pretty hard soon.

Dancing with the stars was monday night.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

 

[Davedacarpainter]

 

[Davedacarpainter]

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Ok, that's it! That's all of the mud it's going to get!

I just got through glazing it, I just need to block that with 180 and then I'll primer it! Woohoo!

This is a momentous occasion for me, btw. THAT was a lot of work to make it straight.

 

[02 281 GT]

History humorously repeats itself sometimes.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

History humorously repeats itself sometimes.

Are you in Germany now?

 

[Black1987]

Looking good Dave

 

[02 281 GT]

Are you in Germany now?

Not anymore. I saw this on a youtube video and found the actual image on google.