[Greg Reid]

Hey Mark. It's right off of I-85 not far from the Airport. It's called "Chef Anna's".
Any time you're coming up that way, let me know and I'll guide you right to the door. We might even have to put biscuits on the menu for you. lol

[blue71ta]

Any progress updates for us Bub?

[TransAmRIP]

Not really. Just doing some little things. Just completed the wiring in the new shed. Its complete now. Should get back on the car full time starting this week.

Bub

[TransAmRIP]

Just an update: Started aligning the doors, fenders, header panel, and hood to get an idea of how many shims I need(since I didn't keep track of them when I took the car apart) and to see about alignment before I start blocking and final skimming and more high build and blocking. You catch my drift. Once I get all that lined up the engine is off to the engine shop.

Bub

[TransAmRIP]

Boy, what a pain in the a$$ aligning the doors, fenders, hood, header and trunk. Just about got the car all shimmed out and aligned to within a 1/4" gap. Still need some minor adjustments to be happy with it. The next thing will be installing the front bumper and lower valance to get an idea of the fit. More fun ahead!
This is the first time I had the hood on the car since I bought it 2+ years ago.

[blue71ta]

bringing this one back to the top - can't let it die!

Any progress? Just curious...

[TransAmRIP]

Originally Posted by blue71ta

bringing this one back to the top - can't let it die!

Any progress? Just curious...

Just recently completed mounting all the body parts back together including the bumpers and front valance making sure everything fit right and had the correct shims in place. Measured everything and took pictures and notes of spacing. Next up I'll start fixing minor body dings and start putting a few coats of high build primer to see where the body needs improvements. Hopefully the next couple of weeks I'll be posting pictures of the blocking and painting phases.

Thanks for asking,
Bub

[blue71ta]

Originally Posted by TransAmRIP

Thanks for asking,
Bub

Sure, thanks for posting.

[Rack776]

First I read this Post:

"Just an update: Started aligning the doors, fenders, header panel, and hood to get an idea of how many shims I need(since I didn't keep track of them when I took the car apart)"


Then I read This Post and Laughed Like Crazy:

"Boy, what a pain in the a$$ aligning the doors, fenders, hood, header and trunk."


Note to Self for When I Paint my own Car: KEEP TRACK OF THE FENDER SHIMS LOL!

I've been reading this Post for a while, Good Luck with the T/A and dont get too side tracked with that shiny new Dodge.

I'd like to see all the posts compiled into a PDF file or something when its done
to have as a resto reference, Good Job on documenting the work done.

[TransAmRIP]

Thanks Rack, The new Dodge is tucked away and I am trying to stay focused on the TA at hand.

[TransAmRIP]

Removed the steering hub from the column. Sanded it, primed it, and painted it with Plasti-Kote MAGNIFIQUE Silk Finish paint. The color is #40015 Black Tuxedo Silk.

Steps I took:
1. Sanded
2. Cleaned
3. Primed
4. Painted (heavy coat)
5. Baked at 350 for 10 minutes
6. Painted (second coat light)
7. Baked at 350 for 10 minutes
8. Painted (third coat light) and let air dry
9. Results
10. Thanks Jay

[1qikta]

Looks good buddy.

I want to see that car at the Ban One show next year. You missed a good one today!
We had over 30 second gens alone. Here is just the Stock 1970-1981 row.

I was impressed Big John did a great job.

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by TransAmRIP

Removed the steering hub from the column. Sanded it, primed it, and painted it with Plasti-Kote MAGNIFIQUE Silk Finish paint. The color is #40015 Black Tuxedo Silk.

Steps I took:
1. Sanded
2. Cleaned
3. Primed
4. Painted (heavy coat)
5. Baked at 350 for 10 minutes
6. Painted (second coat light)
7. Baked at 350 for 10 minutes
8. Painted (third coat light) and let air dry
9. Results
10. Thanks Jay

Wow Bub, that looks factory. Did you let it cool between coats/oven curings?

Jay, Was that the show at Summit? I went to Dennis' Birthday show/burnout contest yesterday and got rained on trying to get my old '66 out of the swamp down there.

[TransAmRIP]

Did you let it cool between coats/oven curings?

Thanks Jay and Greg,

Greg, I let it cool just enough so I could handle it. Then resprayed.

Jay, I still have an extra can of paint reserved for you.

Bub

[sinister76ta]

Originally Posted by TransAmRIP

Removed the steering hub from the column. Sanded it, primed it, and painted it with Plasti-Kote MAGNIFIQUE Silk Finish paint. The color is #40015 Black Tuxedo Silk.

Steps I took:
1. Sanded
2. Cleaned
3. Primed
4. Painted (heavy coat)
5. Baked at 350 for 10 minutes
6. Painted (second coat light)
7. Baked at 350 for 10 minutes
8. Painted (third coat light) and let air dry
9. Results
10. Thanks Jay

That looks outstanding.

[TransAmRIP]

Originally Posted by sinister76ta

That looks outstanding.

Thanks!

[Rack776]

I figured this thread needs a "bump"

Hows the T/A going?

[TransAmRIP]

Originally Posted by Rack776

I figured this thread needs a "bump"

Hows the T/A going?

Hey Rack, Thanks for your interest. I completed installing the doors, fenders, hood, trunk and front header panel and got everything lined up correctly and shimmed out. I even installed the front bumper and rear bumper to make sure those fit properly.

Currently, I am doing some final smoothing out of some of the body panels. Rear quarters, doors and fenders to be exact. Once i feel they are straight and look good I plan on shooting some high build primer and start the blocking process until I get it smooth and even. Than hopefully shoot some B/C Admiralty Blue by mid to end of June. The process is taking much longer than I anticipated....
Thanks for your interest..

Bub

[BAD455TA]

Bump!!! Great thread! Thanks for all the pics I think they will help me on my project...God Bless you for taking the time to do it right!

[TransAmRIP]

Originally Posted by BAD455TA

Bump!!! Great thread! Thanks for all the pics I think they will help me on my project...God Bless you for taking the time to do it right!

Thanks Bad, Its been a long road to get to that point in the restoration. Still chugging
though.

Bub