[roger1]

Originally Posted by Andretti

Well that was November 2020 and look where you are now, impressive. We should all throw in our guesses here on your completion date. I'm thinking she'll see asphalt late August 2022.

I think that's a pretty good guess.
Back when I made that statement I thought I would be taking some time away from home over this past summer. The delta variant changed those plans.
I am ahead of where I thought I'd be at this point. No vacations plus the body work went a bit faster than I expected.

[roger1]

I sprayed 20% reduced epoxy primer on the doors and underneath side of the trunk lid today. Tomorrow I will spray the top side of it. All the panels will then be ready for the final wet sanding with 500 grit.

Over this past week I sprayed what I thought was the final application on the hood and both fenders but noticed reflection flaws that I didn't see before. Very minor but required blocking and a re-application of reduced primer. I blocked those areas using 400 and guide coat again after the 2nd application as well. I'm happy with everything now.

Great reflections on the doors. No problems there.







I've got the other panels out in the sun to bake the primer well.



If the trunk lid is good to go after spraying tomorrow, I will start getting the work room cleaned up to prep for paint. I did receive the spray booth filters late last week so I've got everything I need now.

It shouldn't take long to get the quarter panels wet sanded. I've had the car outside to let the sun bake the primer during the day and covering with a tarp at night to keep the dew off.

[Skidmark]

Just finished reading your thread. Actually read it twice taking notes the second time. As many have expressed, thanks for taking the time to document the process.

As I watched the time line I couldn't help but think that if restoration shops worked as fast as you do and with such precision, restorations wouldn't cost 50-100k in labor.

I read that you worked in mostly an office environment (I'm guessing some field work as well) before retirement, but I am wondering if you had ever attended a metal fab/auto body program or are you self taught?

Chris

[roger1]

Originally Posted by Skidmark

Just finished reading your thread. Actually read it twice taking notes the second time. As many have expressed, thanks for taking the time to document the process.
As I watched the time line I couldn't help but think that if restoration shops worked as fast as you do and with such precision, restorations wouldn't cost 50-100k in labor.
I read that you worked in mostly an office environment (I'm guessing some field work as well) before retirement, but I am wondering if you had ever attended a metal fab/auto body program or are you self taught?
Chris

Thanks! I consider your questions a very nice compliment.
I am 100% self taught. Nothing with my career after college applied to any of my car hobby skills. It was just the love of cars and enjoyment of working with my hands that led me to develop the skills and I never tire from it. I was a Hydrologist during my career and it is what my degree was in.