LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion
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
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Unmasking
Unmasking
0 2020/12/24 07:49:12
0 2020/12/24 07:47:48
0 2020/12/24 07:44:48
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
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
Driver's side
Driver's side
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Passenger side
Passenger side
0 2020/12/24 07:35:10
Painted Oxford White!
Painted Oxford White!
0 2020/12/24 07:34:34
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0 2020/12/23 06:56:44
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0 2020/12/23 06:55:38
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
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
Almost ready to shoot paint.
Almost ready to shoot paint.
0 2020/12/22 05:35:08
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
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
0 2020/12/21 06:09:46
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
Looking out of the back of the booth.
Looking out of the back of the booth.
0 2020/12/21 06:07:29
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
0 2020/12/21 05:54:27
Backside of the booth.
Backside of the booth.
0 2020/12/21 05:54:05
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
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
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
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
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'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
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
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
Steering wheel and the dash is completely out.
Steering wheel and the dash is completely out.
0 2020/12/20 16:43:37
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
0 2020/12/20 16:36:05
I'm applying that Ospho phosphoric acid rust treatment that I showed in an earlier picture. You can see how it changes the color of the rust and metal.
I'm applying that Ospho phosphoric acid rust treatment that I showed in an earlier picture. You can see how it changes the color of the rust and metal.
0 2020/12/20 16:34:18
Skeleton is out. I didn't realize it at the time but the brake pedal skeleton isn't what I was going to later use because it didn't have the clutch pedal.
Skeleton is out. I didn't realize it at the time but the brake pedal skeleton isn't what I was going to later use because it didn't have the clutch pedal.
0 2020/12/20 16:32:03
Skeleton is out.
Skeleton is out.
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