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The Shop => Project Cars => Topic started by: allend on April 12, 2011, 06:17:25 AM

Title: not a complete project
Post by: allend on April 12, 2011, 06:17:25 AM
this is what it looked like when I got her(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b84/allend/IM000657.jpg)

this is what she looks like almost ready to paint (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b84/allend/HPIM1424.jpg)
there was a large hole just behind the rear wheel
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b84/allend/HPIM1423.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b84/allend/HPIM1422.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b84/allend/HPIM1421.jpg)
there were rust holes from the trim all down the side
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: allend on April 12, 2011, 06:28:09 AM
thinl I just put this in the wrong place   should have been in projects
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: 83Eagle! on April 12, 2011, 08:17:22 AM
Quote from: allend on April 12, 2011, 06:28:09 AM
thinl I just put this in the wrong place   should have been in projects

IowaEagle or another moderator can move it I imagine.
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: maddog on April 12, 2011, 07:57:17 PM
what year is your eagle allend.
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: jim on April 12, 2011, 08:05:07 PM
Allen, is that the same one we saw in Iowa a couple of years ago?
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: IowaEagle on April 12, 2011, 08:14:31 PM
You have been busy Allen.  Sure looks like his wagon from when I saw it 2008.  I'll get it moved for you.
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: allend on April 13, 2011, 02:57:24 AM
the wagon is an 85. yea it's the same one  the rust holes in the doors were under the trim along the side. I'm debating if I'm going to put that back on.  If it warms up again soon it will get painted.
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: maddog on April 13, 2011, 04:28:04 AM
i kind of like those two shades of blue that were on there originally.
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: maximus7001 on April 13, 2011, 08:23:15 PM
How are the rockers? Can't really see them well in the pics.
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: Eagleearl on April 13, 2011, 10:25:54 PM
Looking Good! A lot of work there. Will look great when the paint is on.
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: allend on April 14, 2011, 09:38:12 AM
thr rockers were in good shape

here are acouple of pics after the paint is on  not all of the trim is back on yet  I seem to have lost some of the hardware to put it back on
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b84/allend/HPIM1428.jpg)

the color is med metallic blue
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b84/allend/HPIM1427.jpg)

Not the best but guess good enough for a daily driver
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b84/allend/HPIM1426.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b84/allend/HPIM1425.jpg)
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: IowaEagle on April 14, 2011, 10:06:32 AM
Nice color choice Allen.
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: jim on April 14, 2011, 01:11:33 PM
It looks really good.  I'm looking forward to seeing it in Illinois this September. ;D
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: brownbear on April 14, 2011, 05:12:04 PM
Looks good, now I'm more motivated to get mine painted and finished this weekend.  I just got done spraying primer on it.  Doing the paint and clear tomorrow...
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: jim on April 14, 2011, 10:07:51 PM
My 83 is blue, and I hope to get it painted, maybe next year.  I really like your blue.  What is it called?
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: allend on April 16, 2011, 04:32:00 AM
the paint is med.metallic blue acrylic enamel,  no clear coat required.   yes I painted it myself and there are some mistakes in it but at least the rust holes are gonr and its all the same color. I ordered the kit  which has the reducer and harder with it for $68 a gallon from trinity 1945, inc
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: maximus7001 on April 16, 2011, 05:05:30 AM
I was also considering getting some paint from that same place but they won't ship to Canada. Partsource sells it relabled here for $250 vs the $76 that trinity charges.
Title: Re: not a complete project
Post by: IowaEagle on April 16, 2011, 10:57:01 AM
Thanks for the mention of the Trinity site Allen.  Here is a link to the acrylic kits.  I see some possibilities for the SX/4 that are close to the original color.  I need to study it some more. 

http://www.paintforcars.com/enamel_paint_kits.html