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4 Gallons Bill Hirsch Black Nitrocellulose Lacquer paint 2 Gallons Grey primer mfg date 2019 I test sprayed a little paint out of one gallon,...
Everything seems super expensive to get done around here.
I generally will lean towards personal preference over authenticity for my build. It’s great to hear everyone’s experiences with their cars over...
I’m definitely learning a lot from everyone here. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Looks great with the five spokes all around! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Would love to know more about the STCB car! One of my all time favorite cars. I always wondered what happen to that car. Those two black 55s in...
The early part of that movie I think was set in 1963, so that could make sense. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I have considered doing this. My radiator looks stock in design, just aluminum. So I could paint it and it would look right. I haven’t really...
Makes sense that there would be regional differences. I also agree that same size wheels and tires in stock size looks a little too original to...
Yes. Same size wheels all the way around and no deep dish in the back. I do like the slightly wider wheel and tire on the car in the photos. It...
Looks just like my car did before I screwed it up and stripped it down. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thanks all. I’m set on the chrome oem style wheels and black wall tires. I need recommendations on sizes and brands to get close to what is in the...
Definitely black walls. Not sure what size yet. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I’m looking for ideas for the wheel and tire combo for my 55 sedan build. I’m going for a 50s hot rod style. Manual stock steering and drum...
Very nice! What wheel tire sizes are you running? Stock suspension? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Nice. That’s a great looking engine too. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Did this 55 have air shocks to have the rear up that high? I kinda like the look of the wheel opening sitting a little above the rear wheel....
Cost is a factor but I choose lacquer because that is what was on the car and I like that look better than super shiny clear coats. Also ease of...
Thanks guys, that’s pretty much what I figured. Just want to make sure I’m moving in the right direction. Sent from my iPhone using The...
This paint is super thick when it comes out of the can. Like the consistency of molasses. 2 to 1 still seemed kind of thick to me. Sent from...
So I finally got everything prepped and reshot the 55 firewall today. Came out much better this time! A little dry still in the center section but...
Interesting, so that came about later. Kinda makes sense with the gasser styles of the mid-late 60’s and their trend to go higher and not lower....
That’s a great looking car. The middle pic hits the mark, but both versions look really good. I’ve noticed that some cars like this one in the...
Looks great. That is what I’m looking for in a paint job. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I agree on the stance, it’s great the way it is. My suspension is pretty much stock with 2” lowering springs in the front. Stock 55s ride a...
Any idea what wheels/tires are on that car? I think that is pretty much what I’m looking for. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
That gold 57 is killer! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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