djlotus Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Good to see that the $50 paint job is working out for you. It's really making me feel better about choosing to do it that way. Quote Link to comment
agentalpha Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thanx guys! When it's done, I'll bet most people will never know!! These pics aren't even wet sanded. It looks REALLY good after wet sanding and polishing! Quote Link to comment
cheg Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 hey agent alpha do you live right off 212? i recognize the place from your pictures Quote Link to comment
agentalpha Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Nope. Live in the S.F. East Bay Area. I guess that's ONE good thing about living at my parental's Mobile Home Park. They all look the same. :lol: Quote Link to comment
cheg Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 well it's not like i was gunna come get cha lol i was just gunna get a good look at that paint job of yours Quote Link to comment
agentalpha Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 (edited) When I get it to where I'm content with the results, I'll be sure to post very clear, close up pics. Might be a minute, as I still have to mount the 280YZ quarter panels. And I can't do that until I get ten inch wide wheels for the rear. I found some the same style as I have now, but they 8(fr) and 10® inches wide, versus 7. YEP. I'll still be sportin' 14's. And, PERFECT for Ye Olde Skool Vintage/Race feel I'm going for. He also has the vintage, highest quality louvers for the rear window. The way to tell it the ends/sides are rounded, @ the diameter of a nickel or quarter. Plus they are thick material, of course. My 14x7's and tires, and 50 bucks for all of it. Something for all of ya to think about in the mean time. ALL Ford Model T's were painted High Gloss Black alkyd enamel, with a brush, FACTORY. Edited November 28, 2008 by agentalpha Quote Link to comment
Phlebmaster Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Lookin good! She looks like she wants to be driven. :D Quote Link to comment
agentalpha Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thanks, Boss. I agree! Can't wait to see the Quarters mounted!! Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 right on its looking good man cant wait to see the wide wheels on her Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Something for all of ya to think about in the mean time. ALL Ford Model T's were painted High Gloss Black alkyd enamel, with a brush, FACTORY. One of my favorites quotes "The new Ford Model T comes in any color you want, as long as it's black" :lol: You can get a good quality paint job from just about any paint. It's all about the prep and finish work. Looks good so far :cool: Quote Link to comment
blueridgespeed Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Something for all of ya to think about in the mean time. ALL Ford Model T's were painted High Gloss Black alkyd enamel, with a brush, FACTORY. Ha! it's something that comes up when my friend and I are spending COUNTLESS hours doing paint prep/ bodywork! And the cool thing is, after painting with the brush, they were basically hand-rubbed/buffed until they looked good! -it underscores ]2eDeYe's point that (virtually) any paint job can be made to look good with the right prep and finish work. That said, finding a system you know and can work with is about the best way to get a quality finish as efficiently as possible. This project is looking sweet! Many people (present company excepted) have NO idea how much time and effort is required to do work like this until they do it themselves. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 i know how much work it takes ive been painting my truck its only rattle can to stop the rust and even that took hours of prep work:eek: Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 saw this today its comming along great alot of potential Quote Link to comment
agentalpha Posted December 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) Thanks Bro. I dig your car as well. LOTSA character, to be sure! So, with the help of "Bonvo", I ventured up to the North Bay, and traded my narrow a$$ 14x7's for some 14x8's, and 14x9's. WOW! The rear wheels STILL aren't wide enough!! As much as I hate to say it, I might have to run 1" spacers. I could probably use 1 1/2" spacers, but I'm leery of even using 1"ers. Here are some pics of the quarters roughly mounted, and the new wheels... I also got one of the rarer, higher quality rear window louvers. More pics this week... Edited December 7, 2008 by agentalpha Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 :eek::eek: no way !!! they took up 3/4 of my back seat damn i dont beleve there still not wide enough how is the front fitment bro Quote Link to comment
agentalpha Posted December 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 They are about right. I would say about 1 inch in from inside of the fender lip. With 1" spacers, I think I'll live, esp. with how much money they were. Can't beat FREE! I'll post more pics Tomorrow... Quote Link to comment
agentalpha Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) I finally got the 280YZ quarters mounted. Not permanently, as I don't have a welder. I still need to cut the wheel wells, and I want to bond the quarters on with fiberglass. BTW. If you are considering buying these, a warning. The fit and finish of the pieces themselves are absolute SHIT! They aren't even consistent left to right! I also mounted the fairly rare, thick material rear window louvers I picked up. I had to restore them. Missing a rivet or two, center support was broken in two places. Paint was severely faded. Still needs a little work, but looks nice enough for now. Also, the new to me, vintage and UBER rare, 14x8(Front) and 14x9(Rear) Performance Specialties wheels mounted. Lips will eventually be polished, raw spokes, and black in the cut outs. GREAT suggestion, John! BTW, the front bumper is just laying there on the brackets. I want to cut out the later model bracket spacers, to sink it towards the front of the car @ an inch or so. Edited December 10, 2008 by agentalpha Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 the wheels cleaned up nice and over all they fit well its comming along well man looks good Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 you gunna mold it all in? Quote Link to comment
LeDevil Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Nice progress, just one question what makes those rims so Uber Rare? Quote Link to comment
agentalpha Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) Thanx, Gents. Out of all the cars I've owned, I've never been so proud. Still miss my welder, compressor, and tools. I've been looking at some of the crazy modded trucks here, esp. the 521's(gawd I love 'em), and I wish I was still able to do that kinda crap. I'd LOVE to chop the top on the Z about 3-4 inches. Would make the side windows like an Aussie late 60's early 70's Falcon fastback. Very crisp, sharp lines. Almost makes me feel naked or inadequate somehow not being able to do crazy body mods to my ride whenever I want. Yessir. It will be all glassed in, once I get the chance to radius the wheel wells properly. Gotta 120V welder I could use for a few hours?:D And as far as why the wheels are Uber rare. 4x114.3 lug pattern, 5 slot mags, 14x6 or 14x7, very common. Lotsa vintage sets, by MANY manufacturers. Finding 14x8's, uncommon. Finding 14x9's, rare. Finding a complete, original, staggered set of 14x8's and 14x9's, pristine, original, bolt on center caps, all wheels by the same vintage, out of business brand (P/S; Performance Specialties)? You tell me. Try to find another set like this. I did try. Pretty hard, I might add. I couldn't, anywhere, searching for several hours. It was hard enough just to find out what P/S stood for. I found ONE reference, in a 4 year old thread. Edited December 11, 2008 by agentalpha Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 where did you get them from? Quote Link to comment
agentalpha Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 A very awesome, laid back individual, who didn't want a staggered set of wheels, and knew they would be perfect for this build. I traded straight across for my old 5 slot 14x7's. In other words, free. He is going to get 17's eventually, anyways. I'll probably have these forever. Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'll probably have these forever. http://www.frsport.com/GReddy-Racing-Lug-Nuts-Long-Closed-with-Lock_p_8153.html there you go, will help in the aid of such things :D Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 He is going to get 17's eventually, yeah and hopfully when he does ill get the ones he currently has :P http://www.frsport.com/GReddy-Racing-Lug-Nuts-Long-Closed-with-Lock_p_8153.html there you go, will help in the aid of such things :D only problem with thouse lugs dwnshifter is that he needs shanked lugs these rims dont take typical lug nuts Quote Link to comment
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