Mostly just final bodywork is all I have left. Get it in epoxy and block/board it.
Need to strip and epoxy prime the bonnet and lower valance. Not sure if I want to try getting at all the nooks and crannies by hand, haul it somewhere fo media blasting, or attempt blasting it myself~problem being I have no compressor.
Need to do a little more research, but I'm looking into renting a pressure washer and get a media blasting attachment. See if I can do a wet blasting on it.
Looking good. What's next?
Doug L.
I decided to recycle my bonnet, but it wouldn't fit in the bin...so I may as well continue repairing it.
Seriously though, I needed something to set my bonnet on securely and the bin worked great, having the opening in the center allowed for the nose. Plus I was able to strap it to the center post between the garages.
I was after the inside. Years ago when I first pulled most of the large dents out with a stud gun and slide hammer, the studs left a puddle of weld on the backside, and have to smooth them out, otherwise they are interfering with the hammer and dolly work.
You can sort of see them here.
I was able to get at them with a dremel.
And after more metalworking with hammer/dolly and shrinking disc.
I originally pulled the bonnet off to figure out why my rocker was contacting the bonnet and causing a re-occuring dent. Everything was adjusted to max, and I discovered I had placed two shims on each side of the motor mounts, thus raising the engine. I have since removed these, and still need to put the bonnet back on and see if that was cure.
More to come
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