JMorris0520's 442

65holiday Member Posts: 62	JMorris0520's 442 Apr 3, 2010 20:08:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 65holiday on Apr 3, 2010 20:08:59 GMT -5 Hi jmorris0520, I might be interested? How much would you sell a can for? How many cans did it take to do paint your engine? Thanks, 65holiday.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	JMorris0520's 442 Apr 3, 2010 20:54:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2010 20:54:02 GMT -5 It took about 4 and 1/2 cans. The cans are not the typical 12 oz spray cans they are 6 oz cans. I will sell it for $10 a can.

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JMorris0520's 442 May 9, 2010 23:22:41 GMT -5

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Well I have been busy at the body shop for about the last month and hoping to get the car back this week. The windshield channel and rear window channel were replaced and the roof was lifted (it had been replaced earlier and was about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch too short).

While the body work has been going on I have been polishing chrome and stainless and on a side project of my own restoring the steering wheel. I could not recast the steering wheel because of the wood grain so my only choice is to work with what I have and fix the cracks.

The steering wheel has been sanded to 1000 grit and looks really good now. More pics to follow.

bubbasz1 Moderator Sasquatch Enter your message here... Posts: 3,182	JMorris0520's 442 May 10, 2010 6:15:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bubbasz1 on May 10, 2010 6:15:56 GMT -5 Lifted the roof, holy smokes, You had your hands full, I think my frame welding is peanuts compared to that.
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JMorris0520's 442 May 10, 2010 7:12:00 GMT -5

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Post by RAM Z on May 10, 2010 7:12:00 GMT -5

I didnt expect to see it painted when I was scrolled past the roof pic. I am getting exicted to see this one done, it looks freaking awesome so far. I cant image how pumped you must be to see it in paint.

Ive been wondering why the car in your avatar didnt have a roof on it. Thought it was a photoshop pic or something. What was wrong with the original roof??

Ive seen a few of the faux wood wheels and never one as cracked as yours. Hope it holds up, I fixed my standard wheel and it recracked before I could get it back on the car.

stan65cutlass Old Fart Posts: 1,779	JMorris0520's 442 May 10, 2010 8:13:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stan65cutlass on May 10, 2010 8:13:59 GMT -5 my question as well, what happened to the roof? i almost bought a 71 cutlass with a dealer installed sunroof. it came with a spare roof to replace the one with th huge hole in it

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JMorris0520's 442 May 10, 2010 10:23:51 GMT -5

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Yes, I am very excited it is at this stage.

The reason we replaced the roof is like the windshield and rear window channels the upper lips on the roof were also rusted through. I remember the day I bought the car I punched it on the highway and all of this rust fell on me while driving and got in my eyes. After removing the headliner we found the damage was much worse than we originally thought so we replaced the roof to fix the front and back. Also we learned that we replaced it completely wrong. Originally we measured all corners made marks a cut both the old and new roofs and hoped everything lined up. What we should have done is scraped off the old paint on both roofs and found the lead seams on the roofs melted that away and cut out the spot welds. Everything would have lined up great if we would have done that but at the time we had no idea the correct way to replace a roof.

nickthefish Moderator Posts: 990	JMorris0520's 442 May 10, 2010 14:08:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nickthefish on May 10, 2010 14:08:02 GMT -5 Nice job!! Great progress!!
	I used to run, but the ice cubes kept falling out of my drink.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	JMorris0520's 442 May 13, 2010 7:47:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 13, 2010 7:47:56 GMT -5 AWESOME PROGRESS! keep up the good work

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JMorris0520's 442 Jan 8, 2011 1:58:22 GMT -5

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Sorry I have not posted any updates in a while but, I have been busy with working on the car and planning a wedding. We are getting close to finishing so, I thought I would let everyone know the progress we have made on the car. Almost all of the exterior is finished except installing the side scoops, bumpers, grill, windshield and backglass.

The engine compartment is almost finished except the A/C. I am planning on doing that later on when I have the time and money.

Last week we installed the dash and glovebox.

After the side scoops are installed the rest of the interior can be installed. I plan on starting the car within a couple of weeks. Hopefully the car will be ready for the ready for the wedding on March 12th so we can drive off in it.

nickthefish Moderator Posts: 990	JMorris0520's 442 Jan 8, 2011 8:09:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nickthefish on Jan 8, 2011 8:09:34 GMT -5 Looking good!!!
	I used to run, but the ice cubes kept falling out of my drink.

bubbasz1 Moderator Sasquatch Enter your message here... Posts: 3,182	JMorris0520's 442 Jan 8, 2011 8:35:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bubbasz1 on Jan 8, 2011 8:35:13 GMT -5 Looks good!!!!!!!
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RAM Z Administrator Posts: 8,217	JMorris0520's 442 Jan 8, 2011 8:49:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RAM Z on Jan 8, 2011 8:49:57 GMT -5 Youre in the final stretch now, looks perfect so far. Great job!
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oldsproject Old Fart 65 Post Sport Coupe/425 - 65 Lansing Holiday Coupe 442/400 - 65 Fremont Holiday Coupe 442 Posts: 1,522	JMorris0520's 442 Jan 8, 2011 10:08:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldsproject on Jan 8, 2011 10:08:43 GMT -5 Your car is truly looking good! Love to see another white AC car too! I'm sure I'll have many questions for ya Nice work and good luck with the finish date and wedding!!

keener Senior Member 1964 Holiday Coupe, Sports Coupe, Convertible, 442 Sports Coupe Posts: 578	JMorris0520's 442 Jan 8, 2011 11:24:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by keener on Jan 8, 2011 11:24:36 GMT -5 looks awesome!!!

miksan Member Posts: 169	JMorris0520's 442 Jan 8, 2011 14:01:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miksan on Jan 8, 2011 14:01:09 GMT -5 Looks great I got married in mine some 30 years ago
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RAM Z Administrator Posts: 8,217	JMorris0520's 442 Jan 8, 2011 14:24:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RAM Z on Jan 8, 2011 14:24:54 GMT -5 Jan 8, 2011 14:01:09 GMT -5 miksan said: Looks great I got married in mine some 30 years ago What took you so long to post that pic?

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JMorris0520's 442 Jan 8, 2011 16:04:31 GMT -5

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Post by miksan on Jan 8, 2011 16:04:31 GMT -5

I thought that it was cool that he was try to finish his car before for his wedding so I sat down determined to figure this pictures stuff out 2 hours later that's what I got, that's why I do not post pictures on here I am not very good at this kind of stuff but when I want to I figure it out

Start to go slow. Start to grow old.

RAM Z Administrator Posts: 8,217	JMorris0520's 442 Jan 8, 2011 19:14:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RAM Z on Jan 8, 2011 19:14:59 GMT -5 Seems to me you are doing just fine. Post some more pics from the old days if you have em.

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JMorris0520's 442 Feb 19, 2011 1:05:31 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 1:05:31 GMT -5

Well we are almost done. Tomorrow we are going to pray and then see if the car will start up. The only thing remaining is the hubcaps, headliner, an alignment and starting it. Here are some pictures of the progress