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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-17-2026, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 158
Posted By skunkwerks
Lead Vs Putty

I have always used 80/20 Lead on seams for QP to roof and QP to filler panel on verts and other cars that have lead from the factory. Never had an issue with this method. Have had plenty of issues...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 07-16-2026, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,468
Posted By skunkwerks
Thanks B Man

Thanks B Man. Clearly I did this and forgot I posted that once on the open forum.
Kinda figured it was a scammer the way they were persistent and did not know what I wanted to buy.
Could you...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-16-2026, 11:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,280
Posted By skunkwerks
Noted

The 70-3 Firebird quarters Pass side has the DS light punch out, so only a DS light bezel fits and upside down, and still needs work to even do that.

Thanks for the info FB.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-16-2026, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 643
Posted By skunkwerks
Like dissolves like

Use WD40 on a rag and it will dissolve the grease and not hurt the paint. Then use a mild detergent to get the residue off.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-14-2026, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 933
Posted By skunkwerks
Coats 2N1 Lift used

Well I ended up getting the used Coats 10K lift.
basically brand new and hardly used from the now
Chapter 7 defunked business of Tricolor Auto.
Funny story is that the CEO and the BOD committed...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 07-14-2026, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,468
Posted By skunkwerks
Midnight Auto

Midnight,
did you contract me from an email address of
[email protected]?

How did you get my phone number? something is no cosher with the contact.
I asked you the PM me with no phone...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-09-2026, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By skunkwerks
Chalk

What better option brand are you thinking? I'm all ears for better and cheaper.
Please expound on this. Maybe I can try a new one that works.
They all seem to go chalky black over time Except...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-09-2026, 02:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 539
Posted By skunkwerks
Lacquer

Lacquer is still the best look to get that deep rich 3 dimensional look.
Never get it from Single or Base/clear.

Painted my last project GM Black Lacquer. Forgot how deep and rich that type of...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 07-08-2026, 10:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,468
Posted By skunkwerks
Pertronix

I will take the Pertronix if you still have them.

PM me and I can get you paid.

Russ
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-08-2026, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 740
Posted By skunkwerks
Mine

Thats what the ones on my 70 TA look like and all the T/As I own.
Norwoods car looks like the ones for the upper stainless trim above the side windows on deluxe trim cars or the stainless wiper trim...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-08-2026, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By skunkwerks
DP90LF

Spray gun DP90LF is the best and very resistant to chemicals since it is 2K. Pefect color match in my opinion.

Spray can is Tuff Coat I think it's from O reilly's in Lacquer. Not very resilient...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-07-2026, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 670
Posted By skunkwerks
SEM

Use SEM semigloss black on the interior and put a semi gloss clear coat over it.
perfect match to OEM

Use PPG DP 90-black for under the hood stuff and radiator support. it is a perfect match.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-07-2026, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,280
Posted By skunkwerks
Good mark QP

Well I will see how good the re-pop Goodmark QPs and other parts are for fitment.
Just purchased a Drivers QP, Tail panel, trunk extension and trunk floor.
Will see how all this fits on factory...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-07-2026, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 371
Posted By skunkwerks
scoop

The scoop is molded pressed fiberglass.
I would use fiberglass to repair as it will last longer if done right.
Especially for a clean break like that.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-07-2026, 02:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 933
Posted By skunkwerks
Thanks

Thanks,
Will check him out and see what he has available. Cannot wait to get a lift. Working off the ground sucks.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-02-2026, 12:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 933
Posted By skunkwerks
Used

Leaning towards a slightly used 2 Post.
There are a lot of car businesses in Dallas going under in the last 3 months.
No sales and the banks are foreclosing.

One business was Tri Color car...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-02-2026, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 933
Posted By skunkwerks
Derek Weaver

I read the about this on the web site. Direct Lift was Derek Weaver now owned by Rotary.

That Rotary Lift Consolidated/VSG acquired Direct-Lift in 2007 and is now a valuable team member of the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-30-2026, 07:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 933
Posted By skunkwerks
2 Post Lift Purchase

Just thought I would see if the group had any recommendations for what brand 2 post lift is the best for the money. I know there is no such thing as cheap but good or in this case safe. Do not want...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-29-2026, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,280
Posted By skunkwerks
Factory correct or defect

Not all cars from the factory were put together correctly.
I have countless pictures of incorrectly welded cars from the factory and panel placement issue. I have a full QP take-off for the 70-73...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-29-2026, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
Posted By skunkwerks
Yes bolt the deck lid on

Terry,
Yes you will need to bolt the deck lid on and adjust. There is a lot of slop in some of the deck lid hinges from the factory. Some are better and worse than others.
You will need to preload...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-29-2026, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 241
Posted By skunkwerks
To each his own

SEM 68422 is better suited for 70-73 flexible bumpers on Firebird /TA's.
I would not use it on Hard molded fiberglass as it will not reinforce the fiberglass cracked area and the crack will...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-25-2026, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 241
Posted By skunkwerks
fiberglass

Should be blow molded fiberglass.
Sand a V grove in the crack only. Then clean with acetone or rubbing alcohol.
Mix resin and brush into V grove. Then add some fine hairs of glass mat and push...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-25-2026, 02:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,708
Posted By skunkwerks
work

Very nice. Turned out about the best it could be. Nice save of an original QP.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-05-2026, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By skunkwerks
Heads

Hope that 403 has a built bottom end. Those E heads with make a stock bottom end 403 relieve itself out of the side of the block. Ask me how I know. Should be run on a 455 only with a built bottom...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-05-2026, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 751
Posted By skunkwerks
1970 chevelle 8.5

I have a 1970 Chevelle 8.5 open diff I can sell you. Very nice condition. I am in Dallas.
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