Angela Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 So, my wagon was originally born with a vinyl top but of course after 40+ years & living under the California sunshine…it's toast. When I bought her, she came with a small strip around the back hatch with the original vinyl & the previous owner threw some house paint on the roof to keep it from rusting out…it worked, too. Since I can't afford a proper paint job, am trying to avoid rust & liked the vinyl look, I've been enjoying the "I can't hurt it anyway so, why not?" attitude & am rockin' the faux vinyl look. This time I actually sanded & primed before using a paint roller to apply the color. Doesn't look too bad from about 20 feet away…. B) Just thought I'd share the fun. [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url] 6 Quote Link to comment
john510 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 That looks pretty good. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Haha nicely done! 1 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Thanks guys :thumbup: Appreciate it! 1 Quote Link to comment
Tolkmod Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 lol awesome, i saw "rolled on paint" in the title and had to look. It actually doesn't look to bad lol I bet you couldn't tell unless you were right up on it and looking for it. 1 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Terrific!! Ratsun :thumbup: I once ran into a guy that used the cheapesy paint he found for metals by the gallon on his car, he applied it with a foam roller, it looked like it was sprayed by a pro..... 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 You crazy girl. Love it looks good. What happen to the Texas Wagon? Nissan jam I expect you there. 1 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 You crazy girl. Love it looks good. What happen to the Texas Wagon? Nissan jam I expect you there. Haha…ya, crazy IS as crazy DOES. Been busy working so I can afford work on my wagon…plus, the Solvang show is coming up on the 23rd so I'm getting her all presentable & shit. That Texas wagon was way too wonky & overpriced. Guy wouldn't budge on price despite the issues I pointed out (with lots of help & feedback from respected ratsun members…thank you). All worked out for the best Tanker. 3 Quote Link to comment
maswov Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Slick! Where are the close ups? 1 Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Nice, looks good. That trim/strip along the back really helps with the color transition. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Haha…ya, crazy IS as crazy DOES. Been busy working so I can afford work on my wagon…plus, the Solvang show is coming up on the 23rd so I'm getting her all presentable & shit. That Texas wagon was way too wonky & overpriced. Guy wouldn't budge on price despite the issues I pointed out (with lots of help & feedback from respected ratsun members…thank you). All worked out for the best Tanker. Solvang crap I don't if I can go. I will try though. Maybe I will see you there. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Angela, that does look good! Rare to have a vinyl top or 'two tone' paint for that matter but if any car can pull it off it's a wagon I think. I used to spray paint mid '70 GM cars and they had automated over head sprayers for the roof. Part of my job was watching for the 'Landau' models and tripping a switch so they wouldn't spray paint where the vinyl was to cover. So under the vinyl was just primered metal roofs and in a short time the vinyl was bubbled up and were rusted through. Cheap bastards. 2 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Slick! Where are the close ups? hey now…remember, I said "looks ok from 20 feet" but since you asked... 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 20/20 vinyl roof. Looks good from 20 feet going 20 MPH. Just kidding Angela, I like it. 2 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Solvang crap I don't if I can go. I will try though. Maybe I will see you there. http://www.solvangroadstershow.com Hope you can make it :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 20/20 vinyl roof. Looks good from 20 feet going 20 MPH. Just kidding Angela, I like it. Hahaha! That's perfectly truthful! I'll take it :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Last weekend I also gave my '71 wagon some SSS SU carbs. She's happy, I'm happy :thumbup: 4 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 looking good nice touch and in an affordable way see you at solvang 1 Quote Link to comment
Z23T Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 So, my wagon was originally born with a vinyl top but of course after 40+ years & living under the California sunshine…it's toast. When I bought her, she came with a small strip around the back hatch with the original vinyl & the previous owner threw some house paint on the roof to keep it from rusting out…it worked, too. Since I can't afford a proper paint job, am trying to avoid rust & liked the vinyl look, I've been enjoying the "I can't hurt it anyway so, why not?" attitude & am rockin' the faux vinyl look. This time I actually sanded & primed before using a paint roller to apply the color. Doesn't look too bad from about 20 feet away…. B) Just thought I'd share the fun. When I read the title of this post I thought, fuck, lets take a look at this abortion. But that looks pretty fucking good, nice job! Cam. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I don't think a sedan could have pulled this off as well as a goon. 2 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 When I read the title of this post I thought, fuck, lets take a look at this abortion. But that looks pretty fucking good, nice job! Cam. Jeez Cam, "abortion"? that's pretty harsh! Glad I surprised you :rofl: 2 Quote Link to comment
S30Jay Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 That looks good Angela! The whole car does for that matter...and the carbs are badass! 1 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted April 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 That looks good Angela! The whole car does for that matter...and the carbs are badass! Thank you very much S30Jay! She really wants to get up & go now! Last year or the year before I dropped in another L16 that had an A87 closed chamber peanut head that'd been bored out a bit. I was running Weber 32/36 & it was ok after some initial fussiness but now its a whole different story. With the SU's there seems to be a notable difference in power. Every time I shift gears it feels like a sling shot catapulting me forward…really fun :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I am so jealous right now. looking good girl looking good. Girl Power right there. 3 Quote Link to comment
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