rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Took a big step today
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Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: Took a big step today
Wow, great progress Rob. First time I've seen a photo of the car together and it does look good. Really like what you did on the flairs and those wheels work great with the car. I know you can't wait to see it finished and in paint. See you in Indy.
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Bruce Mills Bruce Mills Vancouver Canada (71 posts) Registered: 11/28/2007 09:31PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB Roadster 3.5 Rover |
Re: Took a big step today
When I have to ship my car off for repairs which are beyond capabilities (like body work and painting) I will go visit the guy doing the work, have a beer, dream of what it will look like and visit my car.
Congratulations on getting this far Rob. Your going to love driving it Bruce Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/17/2009 09:48AM by Bruce Mills. |
ex-tyke Graham Creswick Chatham, Ontario, Canada (1165 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:17AM Main British Car: 1976 MGB Ford 302 |
Re: Took a big step today
When the fully painted car gets returned, it'll be all donwnhill to the finish line.
A lot of us, that have been following your resto, definitely want to see it in Indy. You can pick up a couple of converts in Dallas on the way up! |
BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6468 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: Took a big step today
I've never taken a car to a paint shop, and I'm afraid it shows. No doubt you'll be glad you left that part to a professional. Can't wait to see the results.
Jim |
rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: Took a big step today
I was going to do the finishing body work & paint myself Jim, but I've been at this about 4yrs. When I added up the hours left & spread them 2 here; 3 there, it would just take me way too long. I want to get it done so I can drive it!
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kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT |
Re: Took a big step today
Rob, it look great. Paint and cosmetic work will finish it off. Glad you were not blinded by the Light at the end of the Tunnel!
Look fwd to seeing you and car at Indy SAFETY FASTER! |
Phillip G Phillip Leonard Kansas City (395 posts) Registered: 02/03/2008 04:12PM Main British Car: 1992 MG RV8 Rover 3.5 |
Re: Took a big step today
Texas Rob,
Lookin' good. Great flare work ! You should be proud. Do post photos on the return from the body and paint shop. Keep them on the track, Phillip G. |
MGB SS Joe Schafer Central Michigan (150 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 06:46AM Main British Car: 1971 Mgb 1991 5.0 Ford |
Re: Took a big step today
Good to here Rob. Flares look great. Are those Mustang Wheels they do look and set well
Hope to see/meet you in Indy Joe Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/26/2009 09:49PM by MGB SS. |
rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Body work updates
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
More progress...
They're getting closeer. The bottom has been prepped & is ready for the LizardSkin. The can recommends applying when 70* or warmer. It gives a longer cure time before painting when colder but they're concerned about adhesion if applied now so we're awaiting a return call from the factory rep. Luckily the LizardSkin company is right here in Houston & the rep is responsive so should hear from him on Monday. Plan is to do the bottom, then put it back on the suspension to finish the top.
The engine bay is close to being ready for paint, but a couple of areas need to be touched up first. Same with the dash. Here's what those areas look like now... I haven't decided on switches yet so had them make the dash flat; will drill the holes (carefully) after I decide what'll go where. |
rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: Took a big step today
Yeah, It was supposed to be ready to pick up yesterday -- but, of course it wasn't. All that's left is to paunt the under side of the hood and trunk lids and to finish color sanding a few areas & then buff it out. They said they were doing the hood/trunk lids on Sat so it should be ready by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Its a small shop and they bring all the cars in at night so it was packed in there Sat morning. I got a couple of pics; will post them to my project page soon. |