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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Windshield vent

« on: March 19, 2017, 01:34:46 PM »

Pictures are just what I was looking for, thanks. Do you know if the door is the same as the one on an M38 only with out the tabs and is the hinge available somewhere ?

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Windshield vent

« on: March 18, 2017, 07:39:43 PM »

I'm looking for a good picture of the windshield vent, mainly the outside and hinges.  Thanks

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Grille mounting and question about seam sealer

« on: January 17, 2017, 07:10:18 PM »

For what it's worth, after being in the building business for 45 years I've learned that sometimes sealer can hold in water that would run right out if it wasn't there and won't leather washers hold moisture? Just questions.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Calling All CJ3A Meyers Snow Plow Owners!

« on: October 11, 2016, 06:04:05 PM »

I don't know if this is a Meyers or not,� it's on a 47 cj2a.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Brakes fitting tight?

« on: July 07, 2016, 04:34:52 PM »

Just for the heck of it do the same thing without the drum, it may be something completely stupid that everyone is missing.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: My 3A so far. What to do with sand blasted body

« on: March 19, 2016, 04:47:36 PM »

The 3M product I'm talking about is for giving that slight texture and chip resistance on rocker panels, it has a texture more like an orange peel. It is kind of like a course eggshell when painted over, I don't know if your supposed to paint over it rite away but if you are I did it wrong, it came out well and never peeled. I think SEM actually makes one that you can tint with your paint and do it all at once. What type of paint do you plan on using (acrylic enamel,urethane,clear coat....)?

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: My 3A so far. What to do with sand blasted body

« on: March 18, 2016, 07:17:36 PM »

Go to a place that sells automotive paint and supplies, Look for SEM or 3M. 3M makes a product called rocker panel schutz, it's meant to be painted over, I've used it before with good results. I believe SEM makes a similar product, I've had good luck with their stuff too.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: My 3A so far. What to do with sand blasted body

« on: March 16, 2016, 04:36:05 PM »

Any updates?

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: My 3A so far. What to do with sand blasted body

« on: March 08, 2016, 05:48:12 PM »

I agree the longer the primer sits the better, that lets it shrink into the scratches. I do most of my playing on weekends so stuff has a week to setup. I have some skill and way more time so it works out ok. It took me all winter to do just the model a body and I'm still finishing the hood.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: My 3A so far. What to do with sand blasted body

« on: March 04, 2016, 11:55:55 AM »

No special paint room, I do get some dust from time to time, I have a good exhaust fan though. This car was painted with acrylic
enamel so I could wet sand and buff it. My biggest problem is not knowing when to stop and wet sanding or buffing through a small spot then have to repaint an entire section. Good thing I don't do this for a living, I'd go broke, slow but good results.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: My 3A so far. What to do with sand blasted body

« on: March 03, 2016, 09:18:41 PM »

Yes,  it's a brand new Brookville roadster body. I had to take off all that nasty red primer a lot of fitting and tweaking and then paint. That dark brown stripe was a real pain. This is just a hobby for me, the results were good but I think I painted some parts 5 times (don't tell).

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: My 3A so far. What to do with sand blasted body

« on: March 03, 2016, 05:35:24 PM »

Had more pics.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: My 3A so far. What to do with sand blasted body

« on: March 03, 2016, 05:33:03 PM »

Last winters project.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: My 3A so far. What to do with sand blasted body

« on: March 03, 2016, 01:40:31 PM »

Agreed, I think they use that alien blood *crap on the roads up here. Depending on how fussy you plan on being (especially with a dark color) take a little extra time with spots like the hood and top of the fenders. In the right light a little spot can really stand out.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: My 3A so far. What to do with sand blasted body

« on: February 29, 2016, 03:28:06 PM »

Looks good, go over it with the DA (at least the parts that show the most) and put a good epoxy primer on it. Sand blasting can leave a course finish, and make sure it is well cleaned. Good luck.

Lee, should I primer first or can I so the body work first. I know back in my day it was a no to put any filler on anything but bare metal. So far I have heard both ways on that along with the seam sealer. I would prefer to DA it and do the filler and seam seal then primer it. Mainly because I have a friend
with� good paint guns and a paint room for that. He says prime but either way
 would be okay as far as he knew since he paints for a hobby. He is pretty
good at it though. Thanks

I like to put filler over bare metal too but I live in Mass. and sandblasted metal tends to rust real quick around here. If rust isn't a problem leave it as is, if not sometimes you have to sand it off where you need to do work.