Dtret Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 I realized that I was getting ahead of myself so I decided to do the frame. I built a tarp enclosure so as to reclaim some of the sand. It worked pretty good. Yes Willie I finally broke down and bought sand. Lol. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 That's a lot of work there, great idea to reclaim the sand that can add up fast. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 How in the world are you going to get that frame onto that sand blasting cabinet rob 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Rob i dont know how Dennis does it, but i seen him cross his arms and wiggle his nose a few times!!!! Dennis Nice job!!! on the frame and the tarp idea!! Its about time you broke down and bought sand!!! Ohh and your frame holes look good!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 14 hours ago, Rob Peters said: How in the world are you going to get that frame onto that sand blasting cabinet rob Onto the cabinet wouldn’t be too bad. Into the cabinet will be tough. Lol. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 33 minutes ago, willie said: Rob i dont know how Dennis does it, but i seen him cross his arms and wiggle his nose a few times!!!! Dennis Nice job!!! on the frame and the tarp idea!! Its about time you broke down and bought sand!!! Ohh and your frame holes look good!!!! That’s because I already welded in new frame sections of the junk car I bought. They didn’t look so good before that. Lol. Thanks Willie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 Good thing I cleaned everything up last night. It rained pretty hard, we needed it. I reset everything this morning and finished the top, sides and inner section. Next I flip it and do the bottom and anything I missed. Rain today so I’m done. Football anyway. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuckin70s Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Looks great... like eating an elephant... one bite at a time. Thanks for the share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 It’s been a while since I’ve updated. The current state of the car. But it’s coming along nicely. ( pic pilfered). 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Dennis alittle body work and some paint, she will be fantastic!!! lol 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Dtret said: It’s been a while since I’ve updated. The current state of the car. But it’s coming along nicely. ( pic pilfered). Dang Dennis, I thought you were working on a Monte, the picture you posted is clearly a Ford rob 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 12 hours ago, Rob Peters said: Dang Dennis, I thought you were working on a Monte, the picture you posted is clearly a Ford rob I should have known that. That’s why I don’t own one. But if I did I’ll keep my AAA membership. Towing gets expensive. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuckin70s Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 On 12/20/2022 at 8:45 PM, Dtret said: Nope not in order , sorry. Backwards. lol. Kinda fits the owner I guess. Repair looks wonderful... how did you repair it? Is that a plastic or pot metal blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 12 hours ago, Stuckin70s said: Repair looks wonderful... how did you repair it? Is that a plastic or pot metal blade? Plastic. I have a plastic repair gun with designed staples. Kinda works like a double soldering iron. Used that to strengthen, melted plastic and gorilla super glue. Then cleaned it all up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuckin70s Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 On 12/20/2022 at 8:45 PM, Dtret said: Nope not in order , sorry. Backwards. lol. Kinda fits the owner I guess. Repair looks wonderful... how did you repair it? Is that a plastic or pot metal blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuckin70s Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 So cool... I have been on the fence about purchasing one for some time. Thank you for the pictures and sharing. Stay Safe. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 I just used it to make a console mount. Not done yet but coming along 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Nice job/save Dennis. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Ditto !!! Absolutely , great job 👍 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 So I fixed the broken inside of the console lid. And I took my first try at flocking ( yes that’s a thing and no it’s not dirty). I put on a heavy coat as directed. Let’s see how this works. It puts that “ velvety feel “ back in the console box and lid. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuckin70s Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Lovely, you did a flocking good job! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Great job Dennis! The talent in this group never ceases to amaze me! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 Before and after. My burlwood stickers should be here soon and I need to find my shift plate. I ordered a new harness too. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Nice Job Banana ! 🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Looks great, Dennis! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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