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I have done that a time or two. Once it warms up and the salt is off the road maybe I can grab another one and actually get a vid. That thing will break 'em lose much easier than this big ol' girl LOLJust rip one in the '77 real quick
she's still got the good ol' treefiddy in her don't she?
It's a 350 crate motor from a dealership out in Illinois. I believe they called the "350 H.O. deluxe" or something and they said it rated at 330 hp or something
Meh. Needs big block or built small blockIt's a 350 crate motor from a dealership out in Illinois. I believe they called the "350 H.O. deluxe" or something and they said it rated at 330 hp or something
Meh. Needs big block or built small block
ain't getting any of that. IF it ever get a different engine it'll be swapped with later model drivetrain.
Blown 8.1 swap
Did you repaint the burgundy? How'd you refresh cosmetically? Looks awesome!
Yes. Used the burgundy offered by LMC truck. I normally use SEM products for interior but figured I'd give Color Bond a try and it worked pretty well for all four door panels.
From the pics it looks great. Did you need to use adhesion promoter? Also--how were your panels before the respray? I'm an interior guy, so--you know....lol
Yes. I used surface cleaner and cleaned it up really well. Applied adhesion promoter and then applied about 3 coats of the color. Prior to the refresh the panels were a very faded and sun beaten maroon. I didn't take a before pic unfortunately.
I've see panels like those so sun beaten that they actually flake. I'm assuming yours weren't that bad?Yes. I used surface cleaner and cleaned it up really well. Applied adhesion promoter and then applied about 3 coats of the color. Prior to the refresh the panels were a very faded and sun beaten maroon. I didn't take a before pic unfortunately.
No, they weren't that bad. The last pic is actually a brand new OEM panel that I applied the paint to (started out blue). The original panel there was actually cracked on the top portion so it was pretty bad originally so I just replaced it and got lucky to have a brand new OEM panel. The other three panels were not nearly that bad. Just faded pretty good but no flaking.
Nice work
I'm redoing the headliner this week/weekend weather and time permitting. Once that is complete she's getting window tint. Then I'm moving on to body work. My goal is have her in fresh paint by next Spring. Once the headliner is complete the only thing left of the interior that will need attention is new carpet which I'll probably hit this fall or winter. I may do some audio while the carpet is out, as well.
Nice work buddy!!!
