LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion
I know I've already posted this picture but here it is again.
I know I've already posted this picture but here it is again.
0 2020/12/20 16:37:40
Steering wheel and the dash is completely out.
Steering wheel and the dash is completely out.
0 2020/12/20 16:43:37
The insulation is out and I'm down to metal.
The insulation is out and I'm down to metal.
0 2020/12/20 16:45:18
Here is the automatic transmission shifter right before I dropped it in my trash can!
Here is the automatic transmission shifter right before I dropped it in my trash can!
0 2020/12/20 16:46:41
I'm starting to do some underhood clean up in preparation for future paint before the crate engine goes in.
I'm starting to do some underhood clean up in preparation for future paint before the crate engine goes in.
0 2020/12/20 16:50:01
I'm starting to do some underhood clean up in preparation for future paint before the crate engine goes in.
I'm starting to do some underhood clean up in preparation for future paint before the crate engine goes in.
0 2020/12/20 16:56:59
I degreased the engine compartment several times and then I used a rust colored Scotchbrite pad from the paint supply house to rough up the OEM paint
I degreased the engine compartment several times and then I used a rust colored Scotchbrite pad from the paint supply house to rough up the OEM paint
0 2020/12/20 16:57:47
Taking the front fenders and cap off the car has made it so much easier to work on!
Taking the front fenders and cap off the car has made it so much easier to work on!
0 2020/12/21 05:46:50
The hood was also removed soon after these pictures were taken
The hood was also removed soon after these pictures were taken
0 2020/12/21 05:48:07
I decided to use my 4 post lift as the “frame” for the paint booth. You can see my red, donor car in this picture.
I decided to use my 4 post lift as the “frame” for the paint booth. You can see my red, donor car in this picture.
0 2020/12/21 05:53:36
Backside of the booth.
Backside of the booth.
0 2020/12/21 05:54:05
0 2020/12/21 05:54:27
I knew I’d need to be able to get in and out so I had to make a door.
I knew I’d need to be able to get in and out so I had to make a door.
0 2020/12/21 05:55:01
Looking out of the back of the booth.
Looking out of the back of the booth.
0 2020/12/21 06:07:29
I needed filtered air going in. This is a household air conditioning filter.
I needed filtered air going in. This is a household air conditioning filter.
0 2020/12/21 06:07:35
0 2020/12/21 06:09:46
As much as I wanted this barrel fan to be outside of the booth, electric fans are much more efficient at pulling air than they are at pushing air. I tried using it as a pusher and it pushed only about half as much air as it did pulling!
As much as I wanted this barrel fan to be outside of the booth, electric fans are much more efficient at pulling air than they are at pushing air. I tried using it as a pusher and it pushed only about half as much air as it did pulling!
0 2020/12/21 06:15:51
I used this Italian made, ANI mini spray gun that came highly recommended online by the YouTube guy, “The Gunman.” PPG Shopline paints used. Urethane primer and single stage Oxford White.
I used this Italian made, ANI mini spray gun that came highly recommended online by the YouTube guy, “The Gunman.” PPG Shopline paints used. Urethane primer and single stage Oxford White.
0 2020/12/22 05:35:02
Almost ready to shoot paint.
Almost ready to shoot paint.
0 2020/12/22 05:35:08
It was 95°F the day I sprayed the engine bay in early Oct 2019.
It was 95°F the day I sprayed the engine bay in early Oct 2019.
0 2020/12/22 05:35:17
I used this full face 3M face mask respirator. I can’t rave enough at how awesome it was. It fit perfect and I never once smelled any of the paint fumes because it seals so much better than a standard half face respirator.
I used this full face 3M face mask respirator. I can’t rave enough at how awesome it was. It fit perfect and I never once smelled any of the paint fumes because it seals so much better than a standard half face respirator.
0 2020/12/22 05:35:32
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0 2020/12/23 06:57:13
Painted Oxford White!
Painted Oxford White!
0 2020/12/24 07:34:34
Passenger side
Passenger side
0 2020/12/24 07:35:10
Driver's side
Driver's side
0 2020/12/24 07:36:00
Even with that small paint gun, it was very hard to get into certain areas. Here is that ledge underneath the power brake booster that had deep surface rust. I tried and tried to get paint coverage in there. This was the best that I could do.
Even with that small paint gun, it was very hard to get into certain areas. Here is that ledge underneath the power brake booster that had deep surface rust. I tried and tried to get paint coverage in there. This was the best that I could do.
0 2020/12/24 07:37:03
This is underneath the cowl where the wiper arm rods reside. This is the area that rusted out on my donor car and allowed water to run down behind the gauges and into the driver's side floorboard. I got as much paint as I could in there. It's a wonder I didn't get runs and sags but I didn't.
This is underneath the cowl where the wiper arm rods reside. This is the area that rusted out on my donor car and allowed water to run down behind the gauges and into the driver's side floorboard. I got as much paint as I could in there. It's a wonder I didn't get runs and sags but I didn't.
0 2020/12/24 07:42:08
0 2020/12/24 07:44:48
0 2020/12/24 07:47:48
Unmasking
Unmasking
0 2020/12/24 07:49:12
0 2020/12/24 07:50:19
I had been working on the construction of that paint booth for so long that I was ready to have my garage back. The booth came down almost immediately. That's a Whip Industries, 4-post lift that's made up in DFW. I ordered it online about 4 years ago then drove up there and picked it up. On top of the lift is my 1973 Sanger runnerbottom V-drive drag boat. Big block Chevy powered. I've owned it since 1986. I'm embarrassed to tell people that last time it was in the water.
I had been working on the construction of that paint booth for so long that I was ready to have my garage back. The booth came down almost immediately. That's a Whip Industries, 4-post lift that's made up in DFW. I ordered it online about 4 years ago then drove up there and picked it up. On top of the lift is my 1973 Sanger runnerbottom V-drive drag boat. Big block Chevy powered. I've owned it since 1986. I'm embarrassed to tell people that last time it was in the water.
0 2020/12/24 07:51:02
More parts arriving.
More parts arriving.
0 2020/12/25 07:43:33
This proportioning valve is the very first thing I bolted back onto the car. 9,999 parts to go!
This proportioning valve is the very first thing I bolted back onto the car. 9,999 parts to go!
0 2020/12/25 07:43:38
Hey look! Now only 9,998 to go.
Hey look! Now only 9,998 to go.
0 2020/12/25 07:43:43
This is the Holley 302-3 oil pan needed to clear the future Maximum Motorsports MMKM-1 K member.
This is the Holley 302-3 oil pan needed to clear the future Maximum Motorsports MMKM-1 K member.
0 2020/12/25 07:43:47
All of these many pictures have been quite helpful for reassembly as well.
All of these many pictures have been quite helpful for reassembly as well.
0 2020/12/25 17:08:55