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Topic: Cougar make over... WE GOT PAINT
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68dustin
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well it's time to make my cougar 100% done, so i'm going to do a pretty good overhaul this time. No more just sitting outside in the elements after this.. I don't have alot to do, but i'm gonna go for "Details" this time around <img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/45377511_1876778949026647_9151375014740623360_o.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />
[ 2019-04-29, 09:14 AM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
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Martinna
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That blue goes good with the Bullits. Are you going to spray it in a booth yourself? What's under the hood?
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68dustin
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That blue goes good with the Bullits. Are you going to spray it in a booth yourself? What's under the hood?
I do all my own paint work, i'm gonna shoot it cobalt blue this time. The car has a roller 302 with Edlebrock heads and trick flow 2 cam, Built C4 and 4:11 gears
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NEIGHT
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Nice, cougars were actually my favorite car at one point. Be sure to post the progress ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
BTW: Where did you learn body/paint? I'm trying to learn and been doing a lot of reading and watching videos. I'm not sure if it's just that I'm scared to attempt it(I don't want to make things worse) or I just think it should be more complicated.
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68dustin
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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Nice, cougars were actually my favorite car at one point. Be sure to post the progress
BTW: Where did you learn body/paint? I'm trying to learn and been doing a lot of reading and watching videos. I'm not sure if it's just that I'm scared to attempt it(I don't want to make things worse) or I just think it should be more complicated.
Pretty much how you just said, reading and watching videos and practice. I've done about 10 cars now with really good results. 68 mustang, cutlass, 89 mustang, 78 bronco, 71 chevelle, 71 camaro, 64 falcon, 67 cougar (first), t bucket, 65 riviera. Started off spaying solid colors and then metallic. And base / clear is way more forgiving than single stage
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NEIGHT
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Originally posted by 68dustin:
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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Nice, cougars were actually my favorite car at one point. Be sure to post the progress
BTW: Where did you learn body/paint? I'm trying to learn and been doing a lot of reading and watching videos. I'm not sure if it's just that I'm scared to attempt it(I don't want to make things worse) or I just think it should be more complicated.
Pretty much how you just said, reading and watching videos and practice. I've done about 10 cars now with really good results. 68 mustang, cutlass, 89 mustang, 78 bronco, 71 chevelle, 71 camaro, 64 falcon, 67 cougar (first), t bucket, 65 riviera. Started off spaying solid colors and then metallic. And base / clear is way more forgiving than single stage
I might just have to stop being a bitch and attempt it. What grit sandpapers do you use? 60 gallon compressor?
[ 2018-11-07, 12:47 PM: Message edited by: NEIGHT ]
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68dustin
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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
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Originally posted by 68dustin:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Nice, cougars were actually my favorite car at one point. Be sure to post the progress
BTW: Where did you learn body/paint? I'm trying to learn and been doing a lot of reading and watching videos. I'm not sure if it's just that I'm scared to attempt it(I don't want to make things worse) or I just think it should be more complicated.
Pretty much how you just said, reading and watching videos and practice. I've done about 10 cars now with really good results. 68 mustang, cutlass, 89 mustang, 78 bronco, 71 chevelle, 71 camaro, 64 falcon, 67 cougar (first), t bucket, 65 riviera. Started off spaying solid colors and then metallic. And base / clear is way more forgiving than single stage
I might just have to stop being a bitch and attempt it. What grit sandpapers do you use? 60 gallon compressor? [/QUOTE
After final coat of primer, hand block the car with 400 with a guide coat. Yeah you need a good size compressor. Just go pick up a quart kit for like 60 bucks and play with it. I'm gonna paint my rzr side by side cage this weekend..
[ 2018-11-07, 01:10 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
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SLOWBACK 67
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What gun are you spraying with now and what kind of filtration system has been working for you? I need to fix a couple spots on my pain and pllan on doing it myself. Fuck it if it doesn't come out perfect. I want a driver, not a car show IG car.
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I have no intenions of keeping anyones parts or taking anyones money.
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wilit
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Nice. I love the '67-'68 Cougars. What's the overall plan for the car?
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68dustin
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Originally posted by wilit:
Nice. I love the '67-'68 Cougars. What's the overall plan for the car?
THE PLANS:
new H pipe with electric cutouts
disc brake swap
exterior paint cobalt blue
paint engine bay and repaint motor
new 1 wire alternator
new electric taurus fan
vintage air
new dash
new autometer guages
new carpet
Electric head light motors and turn signals
new front and rear door panels
build a custom center console
racing seats.
later re-chrome bumpers
hope to have this all done before hot august nights next year.. i want to make this my cruiser but still have power.
willit you ever get that rack installed and running?
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68dustin
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"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction that I can keep, and if I do begin to slide, please dear God protect me and my ride!"
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SLOWBACK 67
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^ Yeah that gun is cheap LOL.
I figured you'd bought like a sata or something by now LOL. Good looking out on the cheap gun though. Might have to try one out in the future.
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Originally posted by turbo50:
I have no intenions of keeping anyones parts or taking anyones money.
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70stang351w
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Originally posted by 68dustin:
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Originally posted by wilit:
Nice. I love the '67-'68 Cougars. What's the overall plan for the car?
THE PLANS:
new H pipe with electric cutouts
disc brake swap
exterior paint cobalt blue
paint engine bay and repaint motor
new 1 wire alternator
new electric taurus fan
vintage air
new dash
new autometer guages
new carpet
Electric head light motors and turn signals
new front and rear door panels
build a custom center console
racing seats.
later re-chrome bumpers
hope to have this all done before hot august nights next year.. i want to make this my cruiser but still have power.
willit you ever get that rack installed and running?
Have you got a qoute on redipping the bumpers?
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SLOWBACK 67
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^ Yeah if the chrome is too much... Yiu can always paint them thensame color as the car or powder coat them. Chrome in Ca has gotten really expensive from what I hear ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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I have no intenions of keeping anyones parts or taking anyones money.
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wilit
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Originally posted by 68dustin:
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Originally posted by wilit:
Nice. I love the '67-'68 Cougars. What's the overall plan for the car?
THE PLANS:
new H pipe with electric cutouts
disc brake swap
exterior paint cobalt blue
paint engine bay and repaint motor
new 1 wire alternator
new electric taurus fan
vintage air
new dash
new autometer guages
new carpet
Electric head light motors and turn signals
new front and rear door panels
build a custom center console
racing seats.
later re-chrome bumpers
hope to have this all done before hot august nights next year.. i want to make this my cruiser but still have power.
willit you ever get that rack installed and running?
Yep, rack is running great. I've been slowly accumulating parts to finish up the car. Just got my 9" center rebuilt with a Eaton True Track. Got all the stuff to get that together with disc brakes. About to order an American Wire harness for it to replace the very hacked together OEM harness I have. Also just need a couple more pieces to finish up the Vortech V1 kit I pieced together.
Almost to the point of finally getting this off the stand and into the car.
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68dustin
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Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67:
^ Yeah that gun is cheap LOL.
I figured you'd bought like a sata or something by now LOL. Good looking out on the cheap gun though. Might have to try one out in the future.
i should have.... everytime i paint a car i say it's my last one.. then i end up like this lol
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68dustin
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Originally posted by 70stang351w:
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Originally posted by 68dustin:
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Originally posted by wilit:
Nice. I love the '67-'68 Cougars. What's the overall plan for the car?
THE PLANS:
new H pipe with electric cutouts
disc brake swap
exterior paint cobalt blue
paint engine bay and repaint motor
new 1 wire alternator
new electric taurus fan
vintage air
new dash
new autometer guages
new carpet
Electric head light motors and turn signals
new front and rear door panels
build a custom center console
racing seats.
later re-chrome bumpers
hope to have this all done before hot august nights next year.. i want to make this my cruiser but still have power.
willit you ever get that rack installed and running?
Have you got a qoute on redipping the bumpers?
my brother got his bumpers done in the bay somewhere.. .it was around 500 a bumper.. ouch
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"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction that I can keep, and if I do begin to slide, please dear God protect me and my ride!"
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68dustin
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Getting pretty close to primer, i have a hole to patch under the battery tray. 2 weeks till primer then it's color time!!
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"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction that I can keep, and if I do begin to slide, please dear God protect me and my ride!"
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Martinna
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It is a good feeling when your project is close to a mile stone. Are you using body filler to patch under the battery tray or welding and grinding smooth?
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68dustin
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It is a good feeling when your project is close to a mile stone. Are you using body filler to patch under the battery tray or welding and grinding smooth?
I've cut out a sheet metal patch, gonna weld it in tonight and grind it down..
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"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction that I can keep, and if I do begin to slide, please dear God protect me and my ride!"
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Martinna
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Big hole to patch then. I thought they were small holes from battery acid dripping and eating through the metal over time. What kind of welding do you do?
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68dustin
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Big hole to patch then. I thought they were small holes from battery acid dripping and eating through the metal over time. What kind of welding do you do?
just a sheet metal patch.. mig weld
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That’s gonna be dope! Can’t wait to see it finished Dustin
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