Bugs rule!

[AFFORDILLAC]

It was to be removable like it was from the factory, but hingin it might be a better choice cause theyre always a pain in the ass to move out of your way.

[SuperBuickGuy]

I like your floorboards better than mine - but aren't you leaving yours uncovered?

[AFFORDILLAC]

Thanks SBG...but mine jus have extra lines...they both do the same work and no I'm coverin mine up with carpet. On that note I put the car up on stands the other day for the first time since the floors went in...amazed how much like a car it looks now from underneath after all these years!

[AFFORDILLAC]

Also want to comment on how hard everybodys workin these winter months on their projects! Wasnt like this last year this time. Kool.

[mlcraven]

Holy cow! Looks like this could be the year...get the seats in and instruments installed and you're motoring!

Seriously, nice to see you back at it...this build is artistry and, as others have said, one of the coolest projecct threads on Bangshift.

[Deaf Bob]

Yeah! ^^^^ what he says!
I know you like normal w's as well.. Nothing wrong there..
I like to rub this in the purist buddy's face, telling him this is HOW IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE DONE!

[AFFORDILLAC]

WhooooHooooo....snows almost gone. Once these doors open I'm goin to be gettin it done!

[SuperBuickGuy]

I like the awning a lot - clever!

[milner351]

I'm seriously considering copying your awning idea - but with the hood and bug catcher scoop that came on my 69 mach1 - the hood was butchered for the scoop... I could use the hood pin holes for support cables.

[STINEY]

You still have that much snow? Holy JeeWillikers!

The last several days I have to walk very carefully on our yard, step too solidly and the sod slips right out from under you.

I want to decorate my barn up again with some of the old crap I had on it before, but I just can't bring myself to run screws through that new sheetmetal yet. The checkbook is still smoldering from that one!

You should share the pictures of your AirRide Control mounting on the tunnel of that other project. THAT is some Uber-coolness right there.

[AFFORDILLAC]

Although I executed the awning, it was actually my wifes idea...I'll let her know it went over with the guys well.

Stiney the snow is more melted than the pic shows, but we did wake up to a fresh drop this mornin.
I feel you on the new walls...I like yours jus the way it is. Was gonna reskin mine to match the new but it was cheaper to buy crap to screw onto the old junk!
Im gonna start a thread on the other bug at some point. Bout to blow it apart to send to the sandblaster next week.
Finally built the front bag mounts for this one yesterday...now I can get a jack under it finally! You wouldnt believe the concocktions I came up with each time I wanted it on jackstands or off. Pics tomorrow.

[milner351]

Speaking of sandblasting - there was a company at the autorama that had an interesting process that used water with abrasive to do the blasting at your location - they estimated $800 - $1200 for a complete car inside and out - inside, outside, window channels, etc. The water is conditioned with a chemical - they gaurantee no flash rusting for 72 hours. No dust since it's a water borne process, all abrasives used are biodegradable - they do a lot of graffiti removal as well as brick restoration as well as cars and equipment.
I thought that was an interesting twist and somewhat convenient - as you don't have to load up and transport a bare body shell, then pick it up haul it back home (hoping it doesn't rain if you don't have an enclosed trailer).

I was thinking of having them blast the shell of the 69 mach after I get it on the rotiserie - have you had many body shells blasted?
I can get you the contact information - I'm not sure if they have locations outside of Detroit Metro or not.

[STINEY]

I have a local fellow who has been doing blasting for decades. Last 3 bodies he blasted for me were $300 for the blasting and $100 for a nice coat of primer. The primer is good stuff too.....the '56 VW is still in that primer 11 years later and no rust yet. He is very cautious to not warp panels, goes lightly and changes materials when needed, doesn't blow through weak/rusty spots either.

Might be worth a trip for that kind of price difference?

Neighbor had another local fellow with a portable soda-blasting rig do his '58 Corvette. Blasted it right on the asphalt driveway in a couple of hours. Easy cleanup. Not sure on the price, but the work was good.

[milner351]

Stiney - I see a trip to Ohio in my future - nothing better than a personal recommendation!

Sorry for the hijack!

I'm near a major street - so though I would love to have cool stuff on the outside of the barn, I don't need american pickers, or anyone with sticky fingers getting any ideas about what's in the barn - so it shall remain plainly wrapped - at least on the street side.

[74NovaMan]

Speaking of sandblasting - there was a company at the autorama that had an interesting process that used water with abrasive to do the blasting at your location - they estimated $800 - $1200 for a complete car inside and out - inside, outside, window channels, etc. The water is conditioned with a chemical - they gaurantee no flash rusting for 72 hours. No dust since it's a water borne process, all abrasives used are biodegradable - they do a lot of graffiti removal as well as brick restoration as well as cars and equipment.
I thought that was an interesting twist and somewhat convenient - as you don't have to load up and transport a bare body shell, then pick it up haul it back home (hoping it doesn't rain if you don't have an enclosed trailer).

I used this on my Mustang project and was happy with the results.