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posted on October 11th, 2004 at 07:46 PM
the new shell...


Hi everyone,

Thought you might like to see the shell I picked up to replace the rotted out one I had.

It's a '65 and has been painted more times than I could believe. But still... It's straight as a dye and has one tiny rust spot at the base of where the drivers side guard bolts on.

I decided that a bare metal respray is the only way to go so took to a couple of panels with the paint stripper this evening.

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/dominicalis/paintstrip1.jpg

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posted on October 12th, 2004 at 10:02 PM


Looks good. Quick question though. Does the cling wrap over the paint stripper really help? If so i will give it a go next time. Heard it keeps the fumes in etc and fastens the process.



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posted on October 12th, 2004 at 10:10 PM


I've found it actually stops the paint stripper from evaporating and helps the paint come off in larger strips as opposed to small flakes. Which is a problem particularly when doing the stripping outdoors in 30 degree heat.
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posted on October 12th, 2004 at 10:16 PM


Hey fellow dubber,
Just thought id mention that i fabricate rolling body and floor pan jigs/frames.
Beats sitting em on drums or jackstands.
U2U me if your interested and i will send pics and prices.
Yes they make life bloody easy and are not stupidly priced.
Also no worries with shipping it to you.:)
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posted on October 14th, 2004 at 09:49 PM


U2U sent, dude. :D
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posted on October 15th, 2004 at 08:57 PM


Thats what I am making for the bus too Cam, the jig...

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