RDLBOX1970 Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 I recently started my winter project. The "Riddle Box" is getting a new paint job. For those that loved the green.... Yes it's going to be pretty much the same color. Subtle changes will be made and introduced when complete. I'm hoping to have done by April 2012. Here are a couple pictures of the process. 99% of the original metal is there. The patch on the door was there when I took off paint and I will be straighten it out so there is very little mud anywhere I would like to find some good chrome for the drip rails. I think I know where to look but will entertain some suggestions. <BR>
70 Iron Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 99% of the original metal is there. The patch on the door was there when I took off paint and I will be straighten it out so there is very little mud anywhere Its great to have good metal to start with and yours is a great example. Keep the progress pics coming. My 70 should have the 1st coat of primer on today. Terry
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Wow man your Monte looks very nice in your sig!!! Did something happen to make you tear it down?
RDLBOX1970 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Posted January 21, 2012 There were some chips in the paint and some small dents that were there when I bought it. The people that painted the car before coated the whole car with a filler primer(about 3 coats or more) and was thick in some areas. That started to lift and crack the orig lacquer paint. I couldn't see trying to paint over that again. So down to the metal it goes.
70mcarlo Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Good job on it so far, keep the pics coming... Looking good!
Leghome Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 So how did you get the old paint off? I am looking to redo mine next winter and a customer at the paint store where I work suggested getting it soda blasted. He told me that soda will take off the paint but not hurt the glass or chrome.
cny first gen 71 Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Looks good its nice to find lots of good metal after its stripped
RDLBOX1970 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Posted January 21, 2012 Soda blasting Is prob best. If only you have the space and the equiptment. If you have a place, go for it. I have limited space and a good D.A. sander. Little slower and the chrome/glass is coming off anyways.
RDLBOX1970 Posted January 28, 2012 Author Posted January 28, 2012 Here is some progress. My son has been a big help with stripping the paint. Nothing like starting with a clean canvas. I'm going to start making all those lil dents go away. Look at those lines. The Ol' Monte isnt perfect, this is going to be close to as one can get. I can just see it. Like a old lady in a wedding dress!
geartech Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Like a old lady in a wedding dress! But she'll look so purdy you'll want to marry her all over again! Looks great so far...
black07ss Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Originally Posted By: RDLBOX1970 Like a old lady in a wedding dress! But she'll look so purdy you'll want to marry her all over again! Looks great so far... Make sure you do your best to get rid of those varicose veins of rust and you should be fine Great job so far!!!
Vaughn Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Great job. Looks like the original metal is in great shape. All of your upper trim is stainless and can be polished back to new.
RDLBOX1970 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Posted February 1, 2012 Thank you Vaughn I have been sanding and sanding and sanding some more! Man there is a lot of serface to go over.
Rob Peters Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Very Impressive. Can't wait to see the finished product. Rob
cny first gen 71 Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 I have been sanding and sanding and sanding some more! Man there is a lot of serface to go over. just wait untill you start wet sanding by hand then youll know how much surface there is. Did mine with 1500 then 2000 I thought my arms were going to fall off.
RDLBOX1970 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Posted February 4, 2012 Finally finished with passenger side. Ready for primer... (and more sanding) Next is driver side. I don't want to rush but I can't wait to see the new paint!
cny first gen 71 Posted February 5, 2012 Posted February 5, 2012 Looking real good, your right dont rush it when you start rushing you start missing stuff. Remember prep is the most important part of the paing job.
RDLBOX1970 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Posted February 17, 2012 Here are some update pictures. Progress is good. Very little metal work on this side thankfully. Just a few dents. Got some new parts in the mail for this project! Can't wait to start putting back together. If anyone local has some good driprail chrome to sell, I will be interested.
RDLBOX1970 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 Metel looking good. Going to paint shop in couple of weeks. Ordered my new inner fenders and front upper and lower control arms.
RDLBOX1970 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Posted February 27, 2012 Windows are out. Metal was in good shape thankfully. Few pits here and there but in good shape.
LS5 Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Looks Great so far John, and so rewarding to I bet knowing there is way more metal than you thought on the panels. Are staying with the same green or a color change??? keep it up buddy... Darren.
RDLBOX1970 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Posted February 27, 2012 Here are the pictures of the progress.
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