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Forum: C3 General
03-06-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,336
Posted By crazywelder

Of course you have to see it in person. But my...

Of course you have to see it in person. But my thoughts from the photos. The "universal fit" Vintage A/C might be a deal killer if nobody can sit in the seat comfortably, should have gone with the...
Forum: C3 General
03-06-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 807
Posted By crazywelder

Are you open to a 4 speed? I'll have a really...

Are you open to a 4 speed? I'll have a really nice convertible for sale this spring/summer. I'll be asking $26k.
1975 Corvette Convertible. I’ve owned it for 20 years. Unrestored, very nice, well...
Forum: Paint/Body
03-06-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,086
Posted By crazywelder

Not sure what you mean by tapering the edge? BUT,...

Not sure what you mean by tapering the edge? BUT, the deck lid looks lower than the quarter on the RH side. If I were doing this I'd have the deck lid latch and rubber bumpers installed so the deck...
Forum: Paint/Body
03-05-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,415
Posted By crazywelder

Your body panels are SMC, not fiberglass. All of...

Your body panels are SMC, not fiberglass. All of the repair materials you use must be compatible with SMC. The only replacement quarters I know of are GM, and they will be SMC. The prep and primer...
Forum: Paint/Body
03-01-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By crazywelder

If you want to post a photo of the damaged area,...

If you want to post a photo of the damaged area, I might be able to provide some info for you.
Forum: C3 General
03-01-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,877
Posted By crazywelder

If you have time, a garage, decent neighbors, and...

If you have time, a garage, decent neighbors, and 1 or 2 friends that can lend a hand, consider painting it yourself. Buy a book, find a mentor or get advice from the paint section on this forum to...
Forum: C3 General
02-26-2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,175
Posted By crazywelder

Just throwing this out there, not sure if this...

Just throwing this out there, not sure if this will fit your requirements. I’ll be placing our ’75 convertible for sale this spring. May not fit your catalyst requirement. 25k miles, mostly original...
Forum: Paint/Body
10-21-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,937
Posted By crazywelder

I haven't tried OEM tri-coats, do you mean they...

I haven't tried OEM tri-coats, do you mean they use a tinted mid-coat clear? Then top coated with conventional clear?

I prefer shooting candy and pearls but there are some nice looking OEM...
Forum: Paint/Body
07-01-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,168
Posted By crazywelder

2009 Corvette Atomic Orange over a white base. ...

2009 Corvette Atomic Orange over a white base.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/lastconvertible/DSC00421a_zpsadf8f4ad.jpg...
Forum: Other Cars
04-26-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
Posted By crazywelder

I extracted this pic from their video. For over...

I extracted this pic from their video. For over $100k I would expect better panel alignment than this. This would be addressed before it left my shop or was in a promotional video. But they are...
Forum: C3 General
03-21-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,380
Posted By crazywelder

I did my rear conversion in 2004 and ran '73...

I did my rear conversion in 2004 and ran '73 exhaust through it. You can keep the aluminum rear reinforcement in place, you just need to notch the reinforcement for license light clearance and make...
Forum: Paint/Body
01-18-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,161
Posted By crazywelder

Has it been driven since the clip was installed? ...

Has it been driven since the clip was installed?

Before you bond the remainder of the inner skirts, I would test fit the radiator/shroud/water pump/fan blade and check for fan clearance inside the...
Forum: Paint/Body
12-09-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,533
Posted By crazywelder

:iagree: But I go a step further on all on...

:iagree:
But I go a step further on all on window frames and steel bodies. I use an acid wash over the bare metal followed by DPLF. Then I tape off the DPLF in the window channel area throughout...
Forum: Testing
10-12-2015, 07:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 593
Posted By crazywelder

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Forum: Other Cars
11-13-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By crazywelder

:iagree: This one was at the Frankenmuth, MI...

:iagree:
This one was at the Frankenmuth, MI Auto Fest 2 months ago.
...
Forum: C3 General
02-05-2014, 07:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,788
Posted By crazywelder

The Cadillacs are 1977 models, so those are '77...

The Cadillacs are 1977 models, so those are '77 Vettes. That's a rail head where cars a loaded onto the rail cars from a storage yard. Likely located at an assembly plant, cars come off the line...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-14-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,983
Posted By crazywelder

A goal is good to have, but your plan is very...

A goal is good to have, but your plan is very aggresive. My advice is to perform the work to the quality level that meets your expectations and makes you happy regardless of how long it takes. I...
Forum: C3 General
10-24-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,788
Posted By crazywelder

Actually this is a "Complete Auto Transit" rig...

Actually this is a "Complete Auto Transit" rig which was owned by Ryder Systems at the time. Complete Auto Transit was purchased by Allied Holdings in the late '90s and is still in business today.
Forum: C3 General
10-23-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,788
Posted By crazywelder

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/lastconverti...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/lastconvertible/5417059998_f654a645c3_o_zpsa1bd5b51.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/lastconvertible/media/5417059998_f654a645c3_o_zpsa1bd5b51.jpg.html)
Forum: Paint/Body
10-08-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 881
Posted By crazywelder

ACI parts have a hefty layer of gel coat. If you...

ACI parts have a hefty layer of gel coat. If you plan on using the hood inserts, prefit them before you get too far. The hood will need some filling in order to get them to fit properly.
Forum: Paint/Body
10-07-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,501
Posted By crazywelder

I have both. Both guns are good in their price...

I have both. Both guns are good in their price ranges for a hobbyist. The FLG is good for primers and base coats including metallics, okay for clear, but it has a smaller spray pattern and is...
Forum: Paint/Body
10-07-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 881
Posted By crazywelder

If it is a NEW aftermarket hood, it is gelcoated....

If it is a NEW aftermarket hood, it is gelcoated. It will need to be primed and block sanded when you get to that stage on the rest of your car.
Forum: Paint/Body
08-12-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,459
Posted By crazywelder

I use PPG 2002 or 2021 on regular production type...

I use PPG 2002 or 2021 on regular production type jobs because it is very durable and can provide a show type finish. 2021 is a faster clear and unless you have a high quality paint gun, the finish...
Forum: Paint/Body
08-07-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,420
Posted By crazywelder

:iagree: I just looked at them. Sanded too...

:iagree:

I just looked at them. Sanded too far.
Forum: Paint/Body
08-07-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,420
Posted By crazywelder

I have a '73 in the shop for the past year that...

I have a '73 in the shop for the past year that is 100% early smc, there is no press mold glass in this body. I bought a used hood and it's smc as well. Look at jr73's pics, the large chunks of...
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