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That black paint is the rock hard stuff, and it's got fish eyes all thru it. They are little fish eyes, so I'm happy they are not big ugly ones....
[ATTACH] So it's been a few weeks trying to get on top of how to paint this thing using the 'driveway method' in a now-winter season. I still want...
I agree with Joe, yours is an outstanding custom car. Try sticking thru the bugs. As nice as it looks now, and as massive a job a paint job is,...
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[ATTACH] Loaded FJ seen at recent GM day, same spec as mine, 1 year older, this 1955 one in leather, mine has the new wonder fabric - vinyl.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Autumn (fall) here. The leaves will fall soon. Winter is in mind as it approaches. The race is on to at least get this...
[ATTACH] pencil. Basically the plan for my build;...
[ATTACH] I'd be super happy with this kinda approach re paint. Trouble is, this is Australia- land of the over-officious nanny state that thinks...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here's the first etch coming off LHS to make way for the 2K hi fill. Help! How am I going to get this thing into paint by...
That's a neat group of cars.
[ATTACH] Just picked up a fairly uncommon 180 page 2012 paperback called 'Muscle Car Mania'. It actually delves into Australian modified/ racing...
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I want that doughnut wagon
Thanks for the thread Jeff. Gene made the scene down under, we swapped hellos at Chopped. He was flat-out with all the fans wanting to meet him....
sanford maine drag racing era correct, some comp coupes; [MEDIA]
So the Ivo car had 2 differentials?
[ATTACH] I'm interested in fuel-ban era gearbox/ transmissions of the TWIN- MILL side-by-sides- e.g. the Dye/ Hampton Fiat. And, particularly-...
Who knows Harv, it may go any way but simple improved- stock for now. I like 'em as customs. But I also like bumperless, hot grey, Celica 5 spd/...
These were the most popular gassers in Australia.
[ATTACH] Something like this? I do like it, but; • The car is historic to my family , my city, my country- I now like the idea of people...
Man, who knows what's going on. The illness(es) could be totally unrelated. I've been following the Covid aftermath- nothing surprises me anymore...
Thanks SR. It is a bit of a story. It's gone a little dark lately in that we suspect the fish oil I sprayed all over this thing in '84 is...
Thanks SG, I like the Lutz black- painted Olds & the Pisano Camaro. [ATTACH] Pictured at meet's end, I painted this in the stands at Graham...
Sorry it's been so long. The floors, rear wheelwells and boot are buttoned up, epoxied, Shutz'ed. Rear end painted, Northern Springs here in...
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yEP the 57 Chevy rear look like a fat arse with 2 needles stuck in it.
Thanks Dennis. I was messing around with 6 cylinder coupe ideas. Y'know, a nice double-drop space frame under an Aluminum body - type deal. A...
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