10-22-2006, 07:36 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Broomfield, Colorado U.S.A
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Originally Posted by pathung
The blasting revealed a very different car, one that requires a great deal more metal work than was originally planned. One of the rockers is rotted out, and most of the wheel wells toward center of the car need repairs (which happen to be the culprits for the rotted rockers - what else is new?). The car was apparently hit on the driver's side in its past life, just aft of the door; the nose was also damaged and repaired haphazardly - I'm blaming this all on the P.O., who was apparently more interested in sailing than properly caring for the car  Rather than rate the car a "good body condition", I'd have to downgrade the car to an "average", thankfully nowhere near "junk" status. Wisely, the painter said, if you can't take surprises (costly one at that) too well, DON'T STRIP YOUR CAR! He further proceeded to call me a "madman". Madman or not, I could (and can) not sleep well knowing that there're more rust bubbles waiting to pop up on me at any time. |
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Originally Posted by pathung
By the way, the painter suggested that he returns the car to me with the exterior panels in primered state only (the interior areas will be painted) for fear of my scratching the paint/denting the bodywork while assemblying the car. He suggested that I install everything that resides inside/underneath the car, have him apply the final paint to the exterior, then proceed to finish the car by installing the windshield, trim, lights, etc., while masking off the interior, engine compartment, etc. Any comments? Has anybody done this before with good results? Thanks.
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Not the way I'd do it. I think he just hates the idea of having the car on the dolly. Have him paint the whole thing before you start putting it back together. Plan on scratching the car and taking it back for some touch up and final buffing.
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Originally Posted by pathung
Last thing, I'm planning to powder-coat the wheels, despite the fact that no one has identified a decent powder to mimic BMW Polaris Silver. It's cheaper and more durable, most importantly.
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I think you will be able to find something fairly close. The shop may have to order tha powder just for you. That will add to the cost. You are right, it is cheaper in the long run. Silver paint and powder is more expensive than most other colours.
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Originally Posted by pathung
Being lazy, I never added the cross-braces to the dolly. Thankfully it held up well over about 75 miles of trailering, and picking up/dropping down by a forklift. The 5" wheels still aren't big enough to clear minor imperfections in the pavement, but as the chassis is light, some light lifting solved the problem.
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As long as you are confident with the dolly, no need to worry. Thanks for the update. I think the car looks great, even with the few dinks here and there.
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