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Originally Posted by 76C10Stepside
By laterally, do you mean alternate passes from both sides at a 45-degree angle?
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Here's what I mean. The outside edges of the seam are better blended down to the surface level be hitting them like this:
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Originally Posted by 76C10Stepside
I recently bought a powder coating system and found a used stove for free. Looking forward to powder coating everything in sight!
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I recently learned a few extra steps for achieving quality powdercoating:
- Even clean metal should be blasted to give it some "tooth"
- Hot Pre-Bake the 450-500 degrees
- Wipe down with Isopropal Alcohol (after cooling)
- Use a powdercoating primer
- Powdercoat
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Originally Posted by 76C10Stepside
That's a solid-looking 68 Squareback you have there! I had a 67 Beetle that I loved. My neighbor across the street had a beautiful Notchback that I coveted. The Fastbacks were cool too.
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My first car was a 67 Bug. I rolled it when I was 15
I love the notchbacks. In fact I have a saved search for them on CL and eBay
The SB is very solid. The body is ready for sanding and paint; it's that straight. The only rust on the whole car is under the battery. Easy fix.
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Originally Posted by 76C10Stepside
This 69 Corvair Monza...
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I'm familiar with them. Great find! Very cool
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Originally Posted by 68 TT
Always liked the square backs. Great project for you two.
My six year old daughter asked me to buy her a car yesterday. The pace I go she might get a drivable car by the time she gets out of college.
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This is gonna depend on his level of motivation. I told him I will only work on it when he does. So far so good.
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Originally Posted by 65Pickup
The VW got us all distracted, thanks for the exhaust lesson. Great article, lots to take in. I put Borlas on my truck, now I have to measure to see what my collector/muffler combo is. Who would think a muffler six feet from the collector would be considered an extension of the collector. Cheers
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It's pretty eye opening for sure. I've been aware of the theory for years now, but this is the first opportunity I've had to implement it. We'll see how it goes. I can't think of a downside other that weight and fab time.
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Originally Posted by watahyahknow
maibe put these on there...
it looks like they done a lot of work to the car allready , just hope its still complete , buing the small parts can add up in a hurry
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Fuchs are always a winner.
Porsche now offers them in 19" The car is complete. Was just partially disassembled for paint. Your right, small parts add up fast!