I think the double digit negative temperatures in Frostbite Falls caused John's feet to freeze to the tundra when he was outside pondering colors in the snow. While he tries to get the feeling back in his toes here's the latest.
High build primer went on (the pink is discussed in another thread ):
And was then blocked:
Before getting 3 coats of 2K Urethane primer surfacer:
More sanding, first with 320 dry and 600 wet and then immediately before color it'll get a coat of catalyzed sealer.
One thing to note for those doing their own bodywork, or anyone that's sanding anything...
See all those piles of sandpaper??
Once a piece of sandpaper stops easily "cutting" or starts to clog up - GET RID OF IT... GET A NEW PIECE.
When it stops cutting, all you are doing from that point forward is making heat and more work for yourself.
Admit it, deep down you already know the color... just say it. SAY IT!
I 100% agree with this! What color is it you "feel" you want? Ignore all the input from the peanut gallery, what matters in the end is that you have what you want. Deep down inside, you already know what that is. Make it happen!!! This advice coming from someone who struggled with color choice for over a year only to come right back to my first instincts and I couldn't be happier with my choice.
Last coat of surfacer applied and sanded smooth (and another jump for those who invest in 3M...)
To quote Mr. Kleiner "Smooth as a baby's butt"...
It's getting close! Now it's on me to decide on color.... AAARRGGGG! SurfacerDone.jpg
Holy cow, man! Lemme see .... "cruised local dealerships with Mrs. Fixit ... " ... "seeing colors everywhere ..." and it comes down to this. Reallllyyyy????
Gee, I knew I could find this somewhere ... I know I guy who can help you decide ...
Originally Posted by Jeff Kleiner
Hmmmm, seems like somebody suggested that back at post #3
The color indecision just boggles my wife's mind---she says "These guys sit on your waiting list for months but when they finally bring their cars they still don't know what color they want you to paint it!" Gotta' say she does have a point. I've only ever had one guy have his color absolutely, positively, 100% selected and stuck to it when I got the car. Skidd, you don't have a bad choice in the whole bunch. Here's what I suggested to an owner who was suffering from color analysis paralysis a few years ago after I sent him 5 or 6 spray outs---tape each sample to the underside of the dining room chairs and invite the whole extended family over for dinner. After desert is served draw names out of a hat...whatever color is under Aunt Millie's or Cousin Vern's chair when it's turned over is the color the car gets painted. See how easy that was
Jeff
MK4 #7838: IRS 3.55 TrueTrac T5z Dart 347
The drawing is from ~7th grade, mid-1970s
Meandering, leisurely build thread is here
Holy cow, man! Lemme see .... "cruised local dealerships with Mrs. Fixit ... " ... "seeing colors everywhere ..." and it comes down to this. Reallllyyyy????
Gee, I knew I could find this somewhere ... I know I guy who can help you decide ...
John,
Ironically enough that story is about a guy who was agonizing over THE SAME COLORS as our friend Fixit! He ultimately decided on Mango Tango however I think the family played musical chairs rather than drawing names
John,
Ironically enough that story is about a guy who was agonizing over THE SAME COLORS as our friend Fixit! He ultimately decided on Mango Tango however I think the family played musical chairs rather than drawing names
Jeff
Funny! Musical chairs ... well, there is a pandemic going on I hear ... I'm thinking patio chairs, electric blankets and plenty of friends and Shiner Bock on hand to help Fixit sort it out. But maybe wait 'til its above zero here ... nope, no time, the car is PREPPED AND READY FOR PAINT (???!!!).
Well, not my deal, as they say ... have fun, boys!
MK4 #7838: IRS 3.55 TrueTrac T5z Dart 347
The drawing is from ~7th grade, mid-1970s
Meandering, leisurely build thread is here
Funny... but I used to do the same thing as a ScoutMaster. We'd have the sign-up board for an upcoming event out for months in advance. Each a small, but mission-critical job to pull off the event. Crickets....
The month before the event I'd put each un-selected task in an envelope, and tape it to the bottoms of the chairs in the "parent" section of the Pack/Troop meeting. After presentation of the Colors and the Pledge, I'd ask the adults to reach under their chair. "You've had months to volunteer - you've just been volunteered!".
I'm not "agonizing"... I've made my choice. It's the co-pilot I cohabitate & share a mattress with that I want confirmation from... HWHL.
(I've told her for years that "Men see in 8 colors... and "peach" is a fruit")
Gotta have a special one that'll let you pursue your hobbies, let you disappear for hours into the shop, and help unload the thing from the truck...
She was the one to suggest the break in the rear cockpit wall from carpet to pleather with a chrome strip. MrsFixit01.jpg (plus, you don't mess with redheads!)
I don't like green, IMO Yellow just doesn't cut it on a Roadster, and I've already got a more-than-stupidly-high-maintenance Black car...
John... I won't bust your chops if you choose blue & yellow mixed together... Just remember what Kermit said... "It's not easy being green".
Dave... Sorry, but I had a bright yellow '64 Elky and a '79 Malibu once. Not crazy about yellow anymore...
Black... NO MORE BLACK CARS... Between hard water, rainspots, and seeing the tiniest little scuff or swirl mark... PwrCrz2012_ 082.jpg << This is a picture of my buddy's '69 Chevelle 'vert reflected in my 1/4-panel... JohnDs65c.jpg No More Black Cars.
OK folks... we have a winner. "Mango Tango" with Pearl Off-White stripes.
A few more progress pics from Mr. Kleiner... The body has been lifted off the "working buck", lowered onto the "Paint Buck", and the various other panels installed on his painting jigs. Won't be too long now!! PaintReady01.jpgPaintReady02.jpgPaintReady03.jpg
The 40 Watt Garage - #9365 - Bodywork - Color is On!!
Well, the stuff is out of the cans and on the car. Stripe color went down early this week, then the body color.
Jeff sent me some teaser pics earlier today... InColor_01.jpgInColor_02.jpg InColor_03.jpg and then... wait for it....
Then back to an overcoat of the dark gray sealer (covering the white "overspray") to ensure base color consistency.
There is a lot of work involved here!
Isn't it exciting to get those first pics of color? Wait until you see it with the clear and then in the sun! When Jeff sent me those pictures of my car, I just sat there and stared at them.
FFR #8833 289 FIA 3-link
1965 289, TKO600 from Forte's Parts Connection
Body and Paint by Mike's Auto Restoration
Picked up 3/5/2016, First start 4/22/2017, MA legal 7/11/2018
Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...FIA-build-8833
"Insanity is contagious" - Joseph Heller
Congrats!! It’s a awesome feeling to see it in color right???
MKIV #7275 Acquired June 2019 (2010 partial build), Gen 2 Coyote by Forte w/TK600- PRO 5.0 - McLeod RST twin Clutch-QT Bell, old style IRS, 8.8 3.55 Rear, Gas'n Headers/Pipes, Power Steering, Hydroboost by Forte, Breeze Roll Bar, Heated Seats, 17" halibrand w/ Nitto G2, Maradyne Fan Controller, Paul Proe Vent Kit, Russ Thompson Signal w/ FTP- Received June 2019/First Start April 2020/Go Cart May 2020/Legal September 2020/PAINT BY SPOTLIGHT CUSTOMS JAN 2021
Mk IV Roadster - #8650 - delivered 7-17-2015 - first start 7-28-2018 - first go-kart 10-13-2018 - licensed and on the road 9-9-19: body/paint completed 3-17-2020.
Complete kit / 2015 Coyote / TKO600 / IRS / Wilwood brakes / Mid-Shift mod / Power Steering / Heater and Seat Heaters / RT turn signal / Breeze radiator shroud and mount
Hopefully by the time "driving season" hits up here in the Nort-land, the Covid restrictions will be lifted (or people won't givadamn) and I'll start hitting a lot of the local shows & cruise-in's! It'll be a change from last year. I was the one who didn't givadamn, and being in gel-coat barrelled down gravel roads, sat on the thing, set drinks & food on it... now I'll have to treat it a little nicer. (Still drive it like I stole it, but with a little more concern!)
I just drove mine back from KC - got 600 miles under my belt from that trip. I have to say it is a long haul car if you’ve got the desire and that top is worth it’s weight in gold when you have 50 mph crosswinds! Which we did!
Bradley
Build thread - Mk4, Coyote, IRS, Wilwood brakes, old-style soft top and accessories.
The distance between "finished" and finished is literally infinite.
I painted my last roadster the same color with brite white stripes. I'm sure your finish is much better than my garage spray but boy does it pop in the sun!
Stunning. A rolling piece of art. Love the color - I'm reminded of a Hotwheels Car I had as a kid in that color. Bonus - it'll be done in time for some spring cruzin too.
Last edited by RJD; 03-30-2021 at 06:33 PM.
MKIV complete kit w/powder coating and cut outs, serial #9189 delivered 10/10/17, first start - 10/5/18, legal - 10/08/20. Blueprint 306 w/Holley Sniper EFI, TKO 600, power steering, Breeze fan shroud, trunk cubby, & engine compartment battery kit, CNC brake reservoirs, RT turn signal & gas pedal, mechanical throttle linkage, METCO safety loop, GASN side pipes, drop trunk, dual chrome roll bars, vintage gauges, glove box, custom center console, cup holders, and speakers.
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