SupDoc Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Okay, I'm always trying to learn tricks of the trade, so I gotta ask. Is the black-speckled paint so you can see where you've already sanded? Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Okay, I'm always trying to learn tricks of the trade, so I gotta ask. Is the black-speckled paint so you can see where you've already sanded? Kinda, it's called a guide coat, it shows the low spots when you block it. I use flat black paint in a rattle can. Quote Link to comment
SupDoc Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Very cool, I would've never thought of that. I'm going try it next time. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 It is a 1200 bumper :w00t: Oh. Well then. I thought it looked familiar. :rofl: Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Zero rust in the trunk- Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Spatter paint- 1 Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I like the stamped battery box; nice addition. Happen to have any more of those laying around? Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I like the stamped battery box; nice addition. Happen to have any more of those laying around? Nope. I made it out of some scraps that we're laying around in our fab shop B) Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Make some more for monies? 1 Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Make some more for monies? What would you be willing to pay for one? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I guess it would come down to how many hours it takes to make one of these + materials. I'd say if you would going to make some.. make enough to get some decent money back. I'd be interested to know if there is room in a wagon to mount one of these. I am guessing not, but I haven't looked. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'd be interested to know if there is room in a wagon to mount one of these. I am guessing not, but I haven't looked. There is. :thumbup: But to be ideal/sellable, it would need to be deep enough to swallow the whole battery. Don't really want to put a hump in the floor of a wagon to cover the top of the battery. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'd be in for one if it was deep enough for a wagon! I'm you'd sell a bunch. But I know you've got a job you've gotta do as well.. so you can't take all your time on these. Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I guess it would come down to how many hours it takes to make one of these + materials. I'd say if you would going to make some.. make enough to get some decent money back. I'd be interested to know if there is room in a wagon to mount one of these. I am guessing not, but I haven't looked.If i charged time & materials it would be $200 - $300. I honestly don't have the time right now to take on another project. The perfect spot on a wagon is under the back seat. I did it on my 2dr wagon that Quick 510 now owns. Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 If i charged time & materials it would be $200 - $300. I honestly don't have the time right now to take on another project. The perfect spot on a wagon is under the back seat. I did it on my 2dr wagon that Quick 510 now owns. my spelling error, it's "QWIK510" that now owns my wagon. Maybe he can post some pics? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 If i charged time & materials it would be $200 - $300. I honestly don't have the time right now to take on another project. The perfect spot on a wagon is under the back seat. I did it on my 2dr wagon that Quick 510 now owns. Yeah, I totally understand that man! What was the process in making it? It looks stamped? my spelling error, it's "QWIK510" that now owns my wagon. Maybe he can post some pics? I'll search it out and see what I can find. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 my spelling error, it's "QWIK510" that now owns my wagon. Maybe he can post some pics? Ask and ye shall receive :thumbup: I like the recessed box in the wagon. It has a secure latching cover that fits flush. The box is pretty deep but does not interfere under the car. It is located under the back seat on the passenger side so this helps with weight distribution. When I got the car, the battery it came with was pretty big and barely fit into the box. The cables were set up for side post terminals and the PO had placed a flat piece of rubber between the metal box and the side posts. I thought this was very unsafe so I bought a smaller battery that I plan to mount in there. This will leave room for a Ford style starter solenoid I plan to mount in there that will leave the positive cable "Dead" unless the starter is cranking. I will run an 8 gauge wire up to a distribution block to power the rest of the stuff under the hood. Here are pics: 1 Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 ive seen guys use sinks from home depot! just a thought :) 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 ive seen guys use sinks from home depot! just a thought :) I know what I'm getting for my wagon this weekend... :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Ask and ye shall receive :thumbup: I like the recessed box in the wagon. It has a secure latching cover that fits flush. The box is pretty deep but does not interfere under the car. It is located under the back seat on the passenger side so this helps with weight distribution. When I got the car, the battery it came with was pretty big and barely fit into the box. The cables were set up for side post terminals and the PO had placed a flat piece of rubber between the metal box and the side posts. I thought this was very unsafe so I bought a smaller battery that I plan to mount in there. This will leave room for a Ford style starter solenoid I plan to mount in there that will leave the positive cable "Dead" unless the starter is cranking. I will run an 8 gauge wire up to a distribution block to power the rest of the stuff under the hood. Here are pics: Thanks for the pics! They bring back some memories. That lid is from a 50's Ford pickup. 1 Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 ive seen guys use sinks from home depot! just a thought :) I was thinking of something similar, but couldnt come up with a good pre-made item that would work. A small sink would be perfect! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I was thinking of something similar, but couldnt come up with a good pre-made item that would work. A small sink would be perfect! Thanks for sharing. This works great for gluing it in- 1 Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Zero rust under trunk- Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Looks great! Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Today I went to test fit my spook, it was 3 inches too narrow, WTF? So, i had to cut it in half and glass it back together. 1 Quote Link to comment
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