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The beginning.. the end.... and a fresh start

Nice! If it was open to a vote, I'd go painted grill, but I'm sure it will be sweet either way.
 
I have to keep reminding myself that you're a body/fender guy - AND I AM NOT. My results would come nowhere near this thing, and when I took it to an actual body shop to fix my work, they would ask me what the fudge I did to mine.
 
cdvcj8 said:
Nice! If it was open to a vote, I'd go painted grill, but I'm sure it will be sweet either way.
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Thanks,
I've been thinking the same thing. I like the grill painted too. When it's all done I'll try the grill with and without and see what looks best.
 
rreed said:
I have to keep reminding myself that you're a body/fender guy - AND I AM NOT. My results would come nowhere near this thing, and when I took it to an actual body shop to fix my work, they would ask me what the fudge I did to mine.
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Thanks everyone,
I'm not really a body/fender guy, I'm more of a breast guy, talking chicken of course :D and I didn't sleep at a Holiday Inn last night. :ZZZ:
I worked in a body shop out of high school in 81. Did that for 3 years then went back to school. In that 3 years I learned a lot. Later on I learned that if I wanted my rides painted it was too expensive so I brushed up on the latest and off I went.
I can tell you that I mess up too and I have done many parts of this project more than once, and some more than twice. I have already burned through a gallon of color which makes 2 sprayable gallons. Mainly because this particular color doesn't cover well so 3 coats is the norm, and secondly I've resprayed many of the parts because of one thing or another. Mainly I need to slow down and be more patient.

In the end it will look nice and I will get the satisfaction out of doing things myself and saving a bunch of money.
 
I went fishing today which is where I do my best thinkin.. I was thinking of splitting the yellow/orange stripe with a black pin line but I think I will use the copper. So now I'll need to tape off and paint a pin line which I could have simply taped off and not sprayed had I been certain earlier. Oh well, I may change my mind again...??
 
surfjeepzx said:
I went fishing today which is where I do my best thinkin.. I was thinking of splitting the yellow/orange stripe with a black pin line but I think I will use the copper. So now I'll need to tape off and paint a pin line which I could have simply taped off and not sprayed had I been certain earlier. Oh well, I may change my mind again...??
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Wow! That hood looks really nice. I was just thinking that a line to break up the orange and yellow would look good.

Waiting for the pics! :popcorn:
 
Had a guy at work make some stencils for the hood lettering. They look good so I'll start on that Sunday weather and all permitting. I'll be sure to take pics of the process along the way. See ya next week
 
Just spent my entire lunch break going through your build. TIME WELL SPENT! Very nice work. I am very happy that professionals like you work on airplanes. :bow:
 
Unbelievable work. What an inspiration for the day I get started! Unfortunately I don't know if I am as patient and detailed as you. I'm from Ocala, so if I make it up that way I would love to stop by and see the work if you didn't mind. I'm keeping an eye on this build and taking notes.
 
Hood lettering

I've slowed down considerably due to the heat and my little girl out of school over the summer consumes most of my time. She started back this week so the Jeep shop is open again. Mostly early morning and late afternoon when the temps are lower.

Today I pulled the hood out and started the lettering paint.

I had a guy at work make the stencil out of lettering vinyl. It's larger overall than the stock lettering. I applied the vinyl to the hood with soapy water just like tint or decals would be applied. Then squeegy out the water.

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Then I sprayed the orange first and cleared coated it.
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Next I tape off the edges of each letter and will spray the yellow over the orange. Then another clear coat. When dry I'll peel the whole mess off and I should have orange bordered yellow letters.
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I did manage to get a few things bolted in during the last month or so. I had to do something to the Jeep just so I could say I'm workin on it. I installed the parking brake, and pedal assemblies. Also the seat bases and the roll bar brackets in and under the tub.
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Tomorrow I'll finish pin lining the other side of the hood and spray the yellow. I'll post the pics when that's done.
 
Looks great! Can't wait to see the finished lettering.


Dain
 
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