Cool, if it works out for me I will load Saturday so I can just pull out early Sunday before daylight.

 

Was able to get 2 coats of primer on today and wet sand. Looking pretty good I want to give it another coat tomorrow. Have a few little dings to fill as well.

 

Looks great, and plenty of dry weather ahead in the forecast...start mixing the white!! T-minus 3 weeks until the fall DVOC show....you can do it! Major thrash!

 

Too bad all the vacation days are ear marked for Englishtown, Carlisle and Hershey Swap! Am hoping for final coat of white before frost, it better be a late one!

 

Looking awesome Joe! I know what you mean about the late frost. I am working frantically to get my frame finished so u can put the body back on and get it all in the garage. Your doing an great job.

 

Thanks Drew, 3rd coat of primer went on today with wet sand and filled some small dings that became evident. I sanded it with 400 and feel there is enough primer there now. Did not break thru the primer to metal so next time I will start to spray color. Hope you get what needs to be done before it gets too cold!! Keep the pictures coming on your build.

 

No picture but I have 3 coats of white lacquer on the body. I figure 2 more coats and that will be enough. Looking for a nice day this weekend to spray!

 

I am looking forward to seeing that final product Joe. Sunday may be you best bet but who can tell with the weather. Keep up the progress.

 

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Yeah I see Saturday may be wet have hopes for Sunday, Keep up the progress right back at you Drew.

The final product will be a while with assembly and all that sanding and buffing still to come.

 

Two more coats and I think thats all it needs!

 

Are you painting outdoors? How do you keep the critters and dust off of it?

 

Yep painting outside with Lacquer. It dries to the touch in about a minute or less. Should a tiny bug land and stick you just wait for the paint to dry enough to sand and wet sand it off, no problem. Should any bits remain they give the paint body!

 

That is really sharp looking Joe. Great work.

 

I bought two turnpike cruisers yesterday. One is a almost done restoration and the other is an original driver. Very similar cars, both saffron yellow with black interior, the driver has buckets with column shift the other is a bench seat otherwise driver painted black top and other vinyl top. had one years ago as well.

Will be posting the driver for sale in a few weeks. Need to finish the other one. It has been painted, new top and new interior, bumpers new and engine and trans rebuilt. Needs reassembled some.

Will post some pics soon

Larry

 

Cool, hope they go to good homes and get the proper attention these scarce cars deserve!

 

Thanks Drew, well the painting is finished as well as the sanding and buffing the body. It looks nice! Now I need to start sanding and buffing the hood, fenders and trunklid then start assembly. It is an exciting time to watch all parts going back on. Will post some pictures when it starts looking like a car again!

 

Keep us updated I am enjoying your posts.

Will send some of mine when all is home.

Larry

 

Awesome Joe! I'm still trying to figure out how to get one car done....you've got two done in the time I've not finished even one!

 

Well, I have time to myself. Kids are grown, wife leaves me alone, and the shop is my escape! These projects have been my vacation too (time spent) although I must say the home projects have been put to the side and I really need to get into them! But the cars are surely more fun!

 

Pictures??

 

I hope to get some pictures soon! Had a few days to make some progress. The rear bumper is on and tailights. The trunk lid is bolted on and one fender. While at Carlisle I ordered new seat covers from Legendary. The old ones are so dull, stained and starting to go. With the new white paint they really look bad.

 

Slowly the car is coming together. Am mostly working with the trim trying to get it all lined up. Still need to sand and buff the hood and mount front bumper and get the new covers on the seats.

 

Very nice, Joe. You sure don't mess around!

- Eric

 

Damn Joe! The paint looks great! You ate in the home stretch.

 

Eric and Drew thanks as always, the pressure is off now that the paint is all but done. I have a few areas to touch up. You know, the little knicks and scrapes that at least for me are unavoidable during assembly!

 

I dont know Joe, the TC will def turn heads at ATCO and steal the show between all the buicks n pontiacs!

 

Damn nice work sir....

 

Thanks Eddie and ED..... Ed I wish it were that far along for Saturday. Guess we have to go to ATCO in the plain old 442 again! Better dress warm as it may not make 50 degrees. I hope there is no wind!

 

looks awesome Joe

Can't wait to see the finished project

 

No pictures yet but have been getting a lot of "loose strings" taken care of. Got the radio in but would love to have the rare and pricy AM Fm unit. Hooked up the heater controls and got the passenger door panel mounted. Front bumper is on and I found a nicer grill. Now I look at the lap belts and they need to be soaked and cleaned. Even being black they look dirty. The rear seats are back and look great. I picked them up today and dropped off the front seat. The shop was amazed on how well the Legendary covers fit. I got my G78-14 repop tires mounted and need to clean up a set of hubcaps. I still need to clean up a set of hood hinges and mount the hood. The driver's side chrome needs to be mounted yet as well. Lastly I have to start saving up for the new headliner.

 

You are the model of efficiency, knocking things off that list. Looking forward to those pictures. Keep the progress rolling Joe.

 

Jeez joe, nothing like turning up the gas on the rest of us.. you keep steadily making progress and make us look bad lol.... cant wait to see the pics... id love to stay and chat but need to get in the garage, I am on a special weight loss program, its where you work in an unheated garage and it freezes your azz off..

 

Thanks Drew and Eddie. Not to tout my shed but the woodburner is really nice. Heat up the space take off the jacket and putter away. Happy to say still picking away at the interior and all trim is about mounted. Got to buff out that hood and bolt it on, then I will bring out the camera.

 

Eric, I just remembered that someone bought this car and actually drove it to our DVOC fall show. He was only a mile or 2 from the show so it was a breeze! The car looked the same as the pictures. I asked the owner what his plans were for the car and he said he loved the original look/patina and loved driving it as is. The car drew lots of attention at our show and unbelieveably won Best of Show. While voting was done by participants it was what it was but I felt it was a slap to those whith really nice cars. Just my opinion.

 

Ha ha ha. Rolling junkyard refugee.

Thanks. Joe - made my day!

- Eric

 

that thing looks nicer than a few of the cars ive daily driven

 

... Which is also true in my case...

- Eric

 

Just to comment a little more, I thought it great that the car was purchased and on the road again. I always like to see that rather than a car being parted, but who knows where it will end up still. The expense to restore would not seem worth it to me. The owner was resealing the windshields and asking for parts sources. if I am not mistaken I believe he also worked or owned a body repair shop. Cool.

 

Your car looks awesome, can't wait to see the interior.