|
|
Post by Mock1racer on Sept 23, 2010 12:53:02 GMT -5
What heads do you plan to get? Don't know yet. $$$$ Gotta get right first. |
|
|
|
Post by V8 Super Beetle on Sept 23, 2010 14:20:26 GMT -5
Tis true. If I had the money to buy and heads I wanted, I would go AFR or Brodix.  |
|
|
|
Post by Mock1racer on Sept 23, 2010 14:24:28 GMT -5
Well whatever I get will be aluminum, 2,02/ 1.60 valves 180 cc intake runners, 64cc chamber,
That should get me some more power, and wake up that 360 c.i. dagum monster.
|
|
|
|
Post by V8 Super Beetle on Sept 24, 2010 9:06:09 GMT -5
Sounds like a plan. I'm sure you'll find something. RHS and Edelbrock have some pretty affordable aluminum heads in those specs. You could buy a bare pair and use what you got to save a little if money is an issue.
|
|
|
|
Post by V8 Super Beetle on Sept 24, 2010 9:08:01 GMT -5
Got the garage reorganized and swept. Hopefully I'll be able to put in some spray time this weekend.
|
|
|
|
Post by V8 Super Beetle on Sept 24, 2010 12:26:37 GMT -5
Yup, it's getting painted, TODAY! I'm leaving work just as soon as I finish my lunch, wife is at work til 7 and the kiddo is with grandma til 7:30. High five!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by Mock1racer on Sept 24, 2010 15:56:07 GMT -5
Yup, it's getting painted, TODAY! I'm leaving work just as soon as I finish my lunch, wife is at work til 7 and the kiddo is with grandma til 7:30. High five!!! HELLYEAH!!!! ;D I can't wait to see your hard work payoff with some color.  What color again??  J/K Gotta show it this weekend, I'm stuck at the Crowne Plaza in D.C. this weekend, so you gotta help me get my V8 bug pic fix... |
|
|
|
Post by Mock1racer on Sept 24, 2010 15:58:08 GMT -5
You could buy a bare pair and use what you got to save a little if money is an issue. That's really not a bad idea, I can get a real good set for about $600 bare and strip my heads for parts since their fairly new. |
|
|
|
Post by V8 Super Beetle on Sept 24, 2010 18:46:18 GMT -5
Sorry, I meant spray some more high build primer. Although, this is the last coat before paint. I just have to hit it with some 400 wet and it'll be ready to go. This will be my last chance to catch imperfections. I did a quick walk around video rather than take a bunch of pictures. You can hear my neighbors late model chevy pickup start and pass by. LOL www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFCUdxyZ3L0 |
|
|
|
Post by V8 Super Beetle on Sept 24, 2010 18:47:30 GMT -5
You could buy a bare pair and use what you got to save a little if money is an issue. That's really not a bad idea, I can get a real good set for about $600 bare and strip my heads for parts since their fairly new. [/quote That's what I would do. Like you said, you already have the parts to build them. Not like it's difficult to assemble head. ;D Did you said, AFR's!!! ;D  |
|
|
|
Post by Mock1racer on Sept 25, 2010 2:30:31 GMT -5
Looks good Matt. Cant wait till I'm there, next year,LOL.
|
|
|
|
Post by V8 Super Beetle on Sept 27, 2010 9:32:07 GMT -5
LOL, thanks Chris. I made some good progress on the bug this weekend. I wet sanded the fenders, deck lid, hood, and the driver's side of the car, inside and out, with 400 grit. The fenders and deck lid need just a touch more sanding (pin holes) and it'll be ready for sealer, color and clear! Some pictures of the sand panels.      The plan when it comes to paint is to do it in sessions so I don't where myself out. I'll do the fenders in one session: a coat of sealer, two coats of s/s hugger orange, and two coats of clear. Then I'll let the paint cure for a few days, wet sand with 400, and then spray an over reduced coat of clear. Next would be the deck lid and hood, cause they'll be black, same process, and then I'll do the body. So I hope to get the fenders in paint this coming weekend. Did I mention the weather has finally gotten cooler and is perfect for painting. ;D |
|
|
|
Post by Mock1racer on Sept 27, 2010 16:33:20 GMT -5
Looking good dude!
Will the colors remain consistant doing it in different stages? Just wondering.
|
|
|
|
Post by V8 Super Beetle on Sept 28, 2010 8:27:27 GMT -5
Thanks! There shouldn't be any problem. As long as the paint is mixed good, I use the same spray settings, and same amount of color coats. The fenders are perpendicular to the car so even if they were off a hair, it wouldn't be easily noticed. As long as I don't have to buy another gallon to spray the car I should be good. LOL.
|
|
|
|
Post by V8 Super Beetle on Sept 28, 2010 8:48:04 GMT -5
Truckin' along. Wet sanded the roof and the passenger side of the car last night. I hit it with 220 then 400. All that is left is the rear and front clip, the cowl, rear cowl, engine bay and radiator area. I'm about 75% there. The roof came out pretty flawless. I can't wait to get some gloss black on.   |
|
