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PROGRESS!!!!!!
« on: January 11, 2013, 12:12:32 PM »
After basically being away from my project for a year, I'm finally back in the game! �The last two weeks have been spent completing bodywork on the tub and getting it ready to paint. �For anyone who hasn't painted one of these yet, let me tell you something. �There are an unreal amount of seams, crevices, holes and corners that have to be scuffed/sanded! �Between my friend and I, we have painted quite a few different vehicles both old and new from tractors to cars to lawnmowers and everything in between. �This jeep tub has been the most difficult and time consuming!

First we did all the major body work and sprayed a layer of epoxy sealer primer on the tub.


After that, we found a few more spots that needed juuuuuuuuuuust a touch more work..


Last night we sprayed 3 coats of urathane filler primer on the exterior of the body to block sand and smooth for the final coat. �


Let me tell, my buddy is an excellent body man and this tub is straight! �I'm trying to sneak away from the office right now so we can move the tub to his paint booth. �This afternoon/evening he will spray the bottom and inside Normandy Blue in basecoat/clearcoat. �If everything goes according to plan, we'll block the outside and spray it Saturday or Sunday evening.

Don't worry, I'll post better quality photos when its done!!

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Re: PROGRESS!!!!!!
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2013, 01:34:30 PM »
Looks good!!!! You are going to make the little willys proud! There sure are a lot of nooks and crannies to contend with. That's probably why I gave mine a good ole barn yard paint job. From fifty feet it looked great!!!!! Haha.
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« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2013, 01:39:44 PM »
Awesome! Nice to see another come back form the edge.  ;)
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Re: PROGRESS!!!!!!
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2013, 02:02:23 PM »
Sweet! Can't wait to see more pictures. I hope to be painting my tub soon.  :)

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Re: PROGRESS!!!!!!
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2013, 10:27:45 PM »
Looks great!
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2013, 01:16:02 PM »
MURPHY STRIKES AGAIN! >:(

A little more to update. �Late Friday night we finished the inside and underneath of the tub, but not without some drama first. �Just before we started the first coat, the spray gun slipped out of the holder it was in and hit the concrete. �Fortunately, all it did was bend the air cap and alter the spray pattern. �Unfortunately, the replacement Devilbiss part was $135. �We managed to make due with what we had for Friday night, then pick up a new cap Saturday.

Here is a photo after three coats of base but before the clear..



We were set to sand and paint the exterior Sunday afternoon when disaster struck. �The crankshaft on my buddy's air compressor snapped and left us without air. �:-/ �Luckily, the compressor looks like it is still under warranty (bought brand new in Dec 2011).............but it has to be taken to an authorized repair center an hour away. �Hopefully it won't be out of commision for too long. �If so, I may unhook my compressor and take it over to his shop to finish the job.

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Re: PROGRESS!!!!!!
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2013, 03:24:44 AM »
Lookin' really good.  We wouldn't know how to act without major set backs along the way, or would we?

Good luck!
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Re: PROGRESS!!!!!!
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2013, 07:39:35 PM »
That is looking great. �I�ll bet you are getting anxious right about now. �I know I would be.


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« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2013, 08:11:54 PM »
You know, sometimes I regret not painting my '53 when I was at the stage you are at.  My body was good, (no dents), and the paint was pretty good anyway, (few scratches).  My logic was I wanted to keep it for desert driving (off road) and not have to worry about mesquite or cactus scratches.  Figured I would be afraid to take it out in the desert if I painted it.  Now I find that I am so careful that I delibertly miss all the limbs and brush and cactus anyway! I guess your not as crazy driving when you have white hair.  You shoudda seen the NEW '72 CJ I trashed 4 wheeling and mud running back then. Lord, Id never treat my 3A the way I treated that Jeep. Shoulda done it, shouda painted it.  I envy all of your paint jobs, Love looking at your work, all of you.  JamesR.
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Re: PROGRESS!!!!!!
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2013, 11:15:01 AM »
Well, my friend and I both had other issues pop up this weekend so we didn't get to finish the exterior. :'(

Maybe next weekend... :-/

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Re: PROGRESS!!!!!!
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2013, 05:37:51 PM »
YESSS!! �Last night we stayed up late and sprayed the outside of the tub. �Let me tell you, this tub turned out amazing! �It looks like it was dipped in a vat of Normandy Blue and then polished to a mirror finish. �All the bodywork Scotty put into it really paid off and it shows. �The one place we didn't do any body work is where the spare tire mounts. �We were afraid the weight of the tire would cause the body to flex and crack any filler we put in the area. �We will not do any bodywork on the hood for the same reason. �See what you think!






As mentioned the spare tire area did not get any attention other that urathane filler primer and blocked


Here is a photo of the rear driver's quarter showing the depth of the paint...

It's going to be a shame to get mud on this tub!

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Re: PROGRESS!!!!!!
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2013, 05:44:14 PM »
BRAVO! Looks amazing. Can't wait to watch the build continue!
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Re: PROGRESS!!!!!!
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2013, 09:39:15 PM »
Man, that's beautiful!
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« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2013, 11:21:48 AM »
I finally have the body back on the frame and ready to start adding more parts.

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Re: PROGRESS!!!!!!
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2013, 08:17:05 PM »
It's really looking terrific Mac.  Love that color!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

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