Upgrades and repairs for the Aquamist car

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by CJay, Jul 6, 2019.

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  1. 436'd Skylark

    436'd Skylark Sweet Fancy Moses!!!!!

    Call me crazy but it seems it would have been easier to pull the other fender rather than mask it like that.
     
    436'd Skylark, Apr 15, 2020
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  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I think it was an effort on his part to save me a few bucks
     
    CJay, Apr 15, 2020
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  3. 436'd Skylark

    436'd Skylark Sweet Fancy Moses!!!!!

    With the hood and bumper already off, it's only about 10-15 minutes to get the fender off. But that would likely lead to more repairs..
     
    436'd Skylark, Apr 15, 2020
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  4. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I'm not even sure what this is costing me!
     
    CJay, Apr 16, 2020
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  5. GSX10/10

    GSX10/10 Well-Known Member

    Looking good!
     
    GSX10/10, Apr 16, 2020
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  6. Rich Skylark

    Rich Skylark Gold Level Contributor

    Looking forward to seeing it finished this summer at the train station, beach, or for that matter any place cars will be allowed to gather .
     
    Rich Skylark, Apr 16, 2020
    #86
  7. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Almost there...

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    And heres a pic of before- chipped up black paint

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    CJay, Apr 17, 2020
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  8. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    All sheetmetal aligned and paint polished

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    CJay, Apr 17, 2020
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  9. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Niiiice!!!
     
    Brett Slater, Apr 17, 2020
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  10. no1oldsfan

    no1oldsfan Well-Known Member

    Agreed
     
    no1oldsfan, Apr 17, 2020
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  11. 71stagegs

    71stagegs bpg member #1417

    looks good Jason thats a tough color to match after 50 years of fad
     
    71stagegs, Apr 17, 2020
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  12. sriley531

    sriley531 Excommunicado

    Thanks for taking care of all these little details before I take possession of the car Jason, I really appreciate it! Haha. :p:D

    But seriously, this car is already stunning in person, flaws be damned. Now your taking it to 11!
     
    sriley531, Apr 18, 2020
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  13. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Thanks Shawn! But I think your going to have to fight Fred for it!
     
    CJay, Apr 18, 2020
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  14. Clarkie

    Clarkie Well-Known Member

    Love it!
     
    Clarkie, Apr 19, 2020
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  15. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    And she's back home!!! Got her back just in time before it started pouring. What a difference. That had to be the most bang for the buck Ive done on her to date.

    Next up on the hit parade are the front seats. The seat springs are completely sagged out. I feel like Im sitting on the floor. Luckily, I have a world class upholstery shop literally walking distance from my house. Not the cheapest in town but he does awesome work. There are very few people I trust working on my car, this guy is one of like 3 people. He told me to drop them off anytime. He said he's got everything in stock for GM buckets ....nice!!

    While the seats are gone, the trunk is getting a redo- Im going to prep it and give it a fresh coat of black/aqua spatter paint After that, I think Im done tll next winter! LOL

    As soo as I get her back out of the garage I'll take a few pics for you guys
     
    CJay, Apr 21, 2020
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  16. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Cool! What are you going to use for splatter paint?
     
    Smartin, Apr 21, 2020
    #96
  17. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I bought a couple cans from inline tube. Just not sure how to prep the trunk. Someone spray bombed it with undercoat and black paint over the years.
     
    CJay, Apr 21, 2020
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  18. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I was thinking about hitting the trunk with a wire wheel and 80 grit. but theres gotta be a better way
     
    CJay, Apr 21, 2020
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  19. tubecatgs

    tubecatgs Finally a 4 speed......

    I just redid my buckets last week with new springs and new foams. I feel like i am sitting 3 or 4 inches taller. Definitely a big difference...
     
    tubecatgs, Apr 21, 2020
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  20. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Yeah, Brett said the same thing about gaining 4 inches in height. Its gonna be another big difference.

    Amazing how much stuff you can get done when you can concentrate on just one car.
     
    CJay, Apr 21, 2020
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