1969 Short Wide

[kehstr]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That is weird. I've only used the stuff on 2 different trucks. I used the optional extra hardener both times because the sales rep I spoke with said it couldn't hurt. It could be the paint that changed it too. I was just curious is all.

I just sprayed some black SEM and tintable raptor stuff on my truck, and after comparing the 2, my dad and I will never use the raptor stuff again. He has had several problems with it before, and this just finished it off. The texture it sprayed was not very even no matter what we did. Overall we were not happy with it.
The SEM stuff sprayed really nice and looks like it will hold up really well. In fact, we visually compared it to the professionally sprayed stuff that is in my dad's truck, and you could hardly tell the difference.

[shearjs]

Mike,

Are you getting to drive this jewel much this spring/summer? Just curious how many miles you have on the resto? I feel like we got them on the road about the same time so it's always fun to compare. I'm just shy of 8,000 as of yesterday. Look forward to seeing more pictures!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by shearjs

Mike,

Are you getting to drive this jewel much this spring/summer? Just curious how many miles you have on the resto? I feel like we got them on the road about the same time so it's always fun to compare. I'm just shy of 8,000 as of yesterday. Look forward to seeing more pictures!

I have been driving it on weekends and in nice weather during the week some. It has just over 6200 on the clicker. I have to do some upgrades before my next big road trip.
Glad to see you're still enjoying your truck as well. I haven't been taking many pics. sorry.....

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by kehstr

I just sprayed some black SEM and tintable raptor stuff on my truck, and after comparing the 2, my dad and I will never use the raptor stuff again. He has had several problems with it before, and this just finished it off. The texture it sprayed was not very even no matter what we did. Overall we were not happy with it.
The SEM stuff sprayed really nice and looks like it will hold up really well. In fact, we visually compared it to the professionally sprayed stuff that is in my dad's truck, and you could hardly tell the difference.

I agree with you about the Raptor not looking very good or having an even texture. I thought maybe it had something to do with that crappy gun that comes in the kit.
I will definitely look into the SEM product nest time.

[jlsanborn]

Congrats on the expansion Mike! Looks really nice. Couple pages here with "not a lotta red" on them! Just saying...

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Congrats on the expansion Mike! Looks really nice. Couple pages here with "not a lotta red" on them! Just saying...

Thanks buddy. I will get some new pics soon.

[mcbassin]

Got to do some cruising with the AC on during the 4th holiday. The truck has just right at 6000 miles on it and I haven't had any serious issues yet. Still planning upgrades, but it's plenty fun to drive as it is.

[mcbassin]

Are you kidding me photobucket? What the hell?

[hewittca]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Are you kidding me photobucket? What the hell?

Yup... Their policy change has decimated many threads. There are a few threads about this issue already. All you have to do is pay photobucket a small fee of $400 per year to keep third party hosting privileges.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by hewittca

Yup... Their policy change has decimated many threads. There are a few threads about this issue already. All you have to do is pay photobucket a small fee of $400 per year to keep third party hosting privileges.

Unbelievable! I'm so pissed off about this hostage taking! I won't pay it. My thread is completely hosted by photobucket too. I've used them since 2003. What the hell are they thinking....

[gringoloco]

Hm, can you save the pics then upload to the forum? Not sure if your old posts can still be edited

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Hm, can you save the pics then upload to the forum? Not sure if your old posts can still be edited

I can and probably will do just that. It really bothers me though. It will take days literally. I should have seen it coming along time ago.

[mcbassin]

Starting on a new project, here's a sneak peek. It's a 67 RS car. It will get the full restoration treatment. I'll start a real build thread when I have some new metal to weld in.

[Dieselwrencher]

I hear ya on the PB crap. I know I have a lot of blank threads now. Awesome deal on starting on the Camaro. Is the other one you have for parts or are you going to build it later too?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I hear ya on the PB crap. I know I have a lot of blank threads now. Awesome deal on starting on the Camaro. Is the other one you have for parts or are you going to build it later too?

Man, dang sorry to hear photof***et screwed you over too.
The 68 will be a different build some day....

[knomadd]

I'm in the same boat with PhotoF-it too. Looks like I'll have no thread for a while until I figure out what pictures go where and start doing photo uploads again. Damn money grubbing Ba$+ard$

That Camaro looks like a good project. Should be fun to watch. Be sure to post up a link to a thread if you do one.

[gringoloco]

Wow, you have work ahead of you. Sure you don't just wanna leave the 'patina'?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by knomadd

I'm in the same boat with PhotoF-it too. Looks like I'll have no thread for a while until I figure out what pictures go where and start doing photo uploads again. Damn money grubbing Ba$+ard$

That Camaro looks like a good project. Should be fun to watch. Be sure to post up a link to a thread if you do one.

Sorry you are facing the same BS with your pictures. I think I've been using their site for like 15 years....
Camaro is going to be fun for sure. I will post a link when I'm ready to start a thread.

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Wow, you have work ahead of you. Sure you don't just wanna leave the 'patina'?

Yeah I'm good with the rust repair. It shouldn't be much worse than fixing our cabs...

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sorry you are facing the same BS with your pictures. I think I've been using their site for like 15 years....
Camaro is going to be fun for sure. I will post a link when I'm ready to start a thread.



Yeah I'm good with the rust repair. It shouldn't be much worse than fixing our cabs...

It looks to me you're better off than I with the 71 Challenger I got. It needs everything besides a roof skin.

Are you going stockish or a pro touring type build with this one?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It looks to me you're better off than I with the 71 Challenger I got. It needs everything besides a roof skin.

Are you going stockish or a pro touring type build with this one?

The floors are surprisingly solid on this car. I'm planning on a nice driver with suspension and engine/tranny upgrades. Nothing too extreme, I'm on a tight budget....

[Bennett68C10]

Love the new project Mike, definitely post up a link to the build thread when you start it.

[tune_1]

Looking forward to the new project. Enjoyed your let one.

Dwight

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

The floors are surprisingly solid on this car. I'm planning on a nice driver with suspension and engine/tranny upgrades. Nothing too extreme, I'm on a tight budget....

First GEN F-body rebuilds & 'tight budget' don't belong in the same sentence

[kehstr]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

First GEN F-body rebuilds & 'tight budget' don't belong in the same sentence

well he already has the car, so he is free to go on a budget (I am not sure about the tight budget thing) from here on out

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by kehstr

well he already has the car, so he is free to go on a budget (I am not sure about the tight budget thing) from here on out

Very true....