If it is rough, Karl may still have a very nice black hood you could paint cheaper than repairing a bad one and still paint.
jim larson said
Jan 24, 2020
The hood on the car had a like 5 pin holes through the surface. So I got a different hood that I am stripping to make sure there are no problems. Pass side just done so far good. Stripping the second part this afternoon. The body guy here in LC recommenced I get a different hood so that’s what I did.
jim larson said
Jan 24, 2020
So far, original primer, the yellow, another yellow, then a blue.
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 24, 2020
jim larson wrote:
The hood on the car had a like 5 pin holes through the surface. So I got a different hood that I am stripping to make sure there are no problems. Pass side just done so far good. Stripping the second part this afternoon. The body guy here in LC recommenced I get a different hood so that’s what I did.
OK, and the replacement just happens to be blue too... I thought it was the one from the car...
Talk with Duane about the diff yet ? I finally got enough hours banked at Centerline for my son's Malibu repair and can start bringing money home...
jim larson said
Jan 25, 2020
Lost in the 60s wrote:
jim larson wrote:
The hood on the car had a like 5 pin holes through the surface. So I got a different hood that I am stripping to make sure there are no problems. Pass side just done so far good. Stripping the second part this afternoon. The body guy here in LC recommenced I get a different hood so that’s what I did.
OK, and the replacement just happens to be blue too... I thought it was the one from the car...
Talk with Duane about the diff yet ? I finally got enough hours banked at Centerline for my son's Malibu repair and can start bringing money home...
Talked to Duane this morning. He pretty much said I would have a better idea then he would. I told him maybe I could trade it for some sheetmetal work like welding, He welds and has done multiple jobs for me; but is not comfortable with doing the butt welds in me trunk. He said he was fine with that or if I just sell it to someone. So Is that something your interested in or would you just like to buy it outright?
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 25, 2020
Not sure when/how I would be able to help you weld the trunk, but yes, I would be willing to do that either way. At this point, if you would shoot me a PM with a price, I can decide if I would rather pay you/him for the diff now and work out helping with the trunk when there is time.
jim larson said
Jan 25, 2020
So far good. Finished the lip and 3/4 of the top. No damage no pin holes or rust anywhere.j
Hood is in epoxy primer. My body guy suggested I bead blast hinges, hood lock, and bolts and pretty them up. Then he will bring up the hood and fit it. Then hood and car to the shop for an y metal work etc. Then paint.
What a clever idea to stretch the springs for paint.
more ambition than brains said
Feb 6, 2020
Gotta love hot water heat!
I bet spouse loves the fragrance!
Karl
John D said
Feb 6, 2020
What a clever idea to stretch the springs for paint.
x2!
Lost in the 60s said
Feb 6, 2020
Larry Lucast wrote:
What a clever idea to stretch the springs for paint.
I have a 3/8" rod I slide inside to hold it spread after removing from the jack. I cut notches in the ends to keep it from slipping out. I "think" they are in my locker, somewhere...
jim larson said
Feb 14, 2020
Well there turned out to b a hole drilled hole in the upper left corner of the hood where they did a repair. I guess I should have had the whole top stripped before I bought it. So my paint guy has me stripping a second hood.. I think this one is good. Hopefully the hood will prove me correct.
-- Edited by jim larson on Friday 14th of February 2020 05:58:33 PM
-- Edited by jim larson on Friday 14th of February 2020 05:59:09 PM
-- Edited by jim larson on Saturday 15th of February 2020 08:49:59 AM
Starting to strip the hood. Hope there are no surprises.
So far top coat blue, then a yellow, under that another yellow. Tomorrow should yield even more. Going to take a couple of gallons.
-- Edited by jim larson on Thursday 23rd of January 2020 06:48:42 PM
You just couldn't leave it alone, could you...
If it is rough, Karl may still have a very nice black hood you could paint cheaper than repairing a bad one and still paint.
OK, and the replacement just happens to be blue too... I thought it was the one from the car...
Talk with Duane about the diff yet ? I finally got enough hours banked at Centerline for my son's Malibu repair and can start bringing money home...
Talked to Duane this morning. He pretty much said I would have a better idea then he would. I told him maybe I could trade it for some sheetmetal work like welding, He welds and has done multiple jobs for me; but is not comfortable with doing the butt welds in me trunk. He said he was fine with that or if I just sell it to someone. So Is that something your interested in or would you just like to buy it outright?
Not sure when/how I would be able to help you weld the trunk, but yes, I would be willing to do that either way. At this point, if you would shoot me a PM with a price, I can decide if I would rather pay you/him for the diff now and work out helping with the trunk when there is time.
So far good. Finished the lip and 3/4 of the top. No damage no pin holes or rust anywhere.j
Hood is in epoxy primer. My body guy suggested I bead blast hinges, hood lock, and bolts and pretty them up. Then he will bring up the hood and fit it. Then hood and car to the shop for an y metal work etc. Then paint.
I bet spouse loves the fragrance!
Karl
x2!
I have a 3/8" rod I slide inside to hold it spread after removing from the jack. I cut notches in the ends to keep it from slipping out. I "think" they are in my locker, somewhere...
-- Edited by jim larson on Friday 14th of February 2020 05:58:33 PM
-- Edited by jim larson on Friday 14th of February 2020 05:59:09 PM
-- Edited by jim larson on Saturday 15th of February 2020 08:49:59 AM