Gold spears appeared on higher end mopars, as well as Ramblers and Ford's in the mid to late '50s. Would work well as a separator between two colors you choose.
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Gold spears appeared on higher end mopars, as well as Ramblers and Ford's in the mid to late '50s. Would work well as a separator between two colors you choose.
Started sanding the side panels today and it seems that the original paint job already was a two tone. I would guess cream white and light green...
A classic combination from the 1930s.
Did I mention that I hate sanding...?
Guessing from the layers it was painted green first and then the top half got a coat of white.
Definitely a classy colour combination!
Guessing from the layers it was painted green first and then the top half got a coat of white.
Definitely a classy colour combination!
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Just don't throw your toys out of the pram: grit your teeth and it will be a walk in the park.
(groan!)
This is how far I got before running out of sanding pads. This has to do for now.
Next up is attaching the side panels to the box and do some filler work.
Than I need to come up with an idea for the cover over the trunk. Plan A is to build/mold one out of cardboard that follows the curves of the buggy, plan B is making one out of some kind of tarp or fabric.
Next up is attaching the side panels to the box and do some filler work.
Than I need to come up with an idea for the cover over the trunk. Plan A is to build/mold one out of cardboard that follows the curves of the buggy, plan B is making one out of some kind of tarp or fabric.
That's one of the possibilities I have in mind...
I like 5, 3, and 4. In order
5 & 6 have a real hot rod feel
5 & 6 have a real hot rod feel
Swampthing
Rusty and broken, Still rolling.
9,6, and 4 are cool.
a Red Wings Symbol would new awesome.
a Red Wings Symbol would new awesome.
Great work on the buggy, I had a lot of catching up to do again. You've been busy!
I love the lines on this and two tone is definitely the way to go.
I like the new tailights better for this too.
I love the lines on this and two tone is definitely the way to go.
I like the new tailights better for this too.
The kids are at their sports camp, whife is at the desk, coffee cup is emptied and the tools are ready.
Let's do this...
Let's do this...
Some glue and nails later the side panels are on...
Glue on the first panel is ready.
Nailed it
All done
Now I have to give it 24h to cure before smoothing all the edges.
In the meantime I will take care of some small stuff...
Glue on the first panel is ready.
Nailed it
All done
Now I have to give it 24h to cure before smoothing all the edges.
In the meantime I will take care of some small stuff...
Trimmed the rear edge an filled the gaps on the front end.
Adjusting the angle of the top edge of the cardboard
Filling the gap with cardboard strips
First strip of ply
Second and third strip of ply on and adding some pressure
Gap closed
Now for the gaps on the front:
All done
Adjusting the angle of the top edge of the cardboard
Filling the gap with cardboard strips
First strip of ply
Second and third strip of ply on and adding some pressure
Gap closed
Now for the gaps on the front:
All done
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Sorry, even if can feel what you mean, the main colours are set. But maybe I will go with a bordeaux/cream/black combination.
A few days ago I saw that colour and got reminded of one of my all time favourite classic cars in this exact colours, the goddess:
Almost forgot: bought some more supplies for the electronics part (lights, sound, sirene, horns...)
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Another set of paintjobs to choose from...
(the red is supposed to be bordeaux)
(the red is supposed to be bordeaux)
13 is very classy
Dead heat between 11 & 12 for me! 
