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Rebuilding "Cream Puff"

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by jayhawkclint, Aug 12, 2007.

  1. Aug 12, 2007
    jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Calling this one "Cream Puff" for now, for obvious reasons. Not a lot to do on this one. Just need to get the ol' buffer out. Might spring for some of that high-dollar color-matched wax to really show it's true lustre. R)

    Of course, the girlfriend doesn't share my optimistic appraisal of the situation. I can't figure out why. What do they know, anyway? R)

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  2. Aug 13, 2007
    jeepfreak81

    jeepfreak81 When in Doubt, Pedal out!

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    man I wish I had the time you do... and it wasn't so hot here right now... MY flatty might actually get paint.
     
  3. Aug 13, 2007
    jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    I wish I had time, too. I usually wait for the kids to go to bed, then I get to go to the garage for a bit. Other than a few periods of frenzied activity, the orange jeep was built almost entirely one hour at a time.
     
  4. Aug 13, 2007
    MountainJeep

    MountainJeep Ringmaster, Circus Crew

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    oh good lord...the rust.....
     
  5. Aug 13, 2007
    Lieutenant Mike

    Lieutenant Mike Firefighter Mike

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    Looks like that color matched wax made the body fall off. Let us know what brand it is so we won't buy any of it.

    I'm sure it is going to looks as nice as your last rebuild. Great work.
     
  6. Aug 13, 2007
    en480c4

    en480c4 Member

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    You're a brave, brave man! I had my 5 shipped from SC to avoid that kind of rust.

    Best of luck... I'm looking forward to following your progress.
     
  7. Aug 13, 2007
    Chilly

    Chilly Active Member

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    The good news: There is only one rust spot

    The bad news:......
     
  8. Aug 13, 2007
    jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Meh. You guys are not squinting enough. What do you want, like floor pans or something in your jeeps? Over-rated. R)
     
  9. Aug 15, 2007
    jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Mmmmm... That water sure did smell good when I drained it out of the tranny!
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    I love old iron.
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    I think I'm getting faster at this:
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  10. Aug 15, 2007
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    No kidding! your fast:)....wanna come help on mineR)
    Jim S.
     
  11. Aug 16, 2007
    jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Did you all know that little ol' Lawrence has a blasting and powder coating shop? Neither did I, and I live here. I promised myself after I blasted my '70 that I'd NEVER do that again. I really wish I'd known about this place 4 or 5 months ago. Dropped off the frame, a set of wheels, and some brackets tonight. Said they'd be ready tomorrow afternoon!!

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  12. Aug 17, 2007
    Jeepman252

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    I thought I read that this was to be a "winter" project???

    By the looks of it, you'll be wheelin it by the end of the month! :)

    Good work!!:smash::beer:
     
  13. Aug 17, 2007
    Lieutenant Mike

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    Is the blasting finished yet?:toetap: Pictures please
     
  14. Aug 17, 2007
    0IIII0

    0IIII0 Nibblin' on sponge cake..

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    WoW!! What are you going to do with the frame? Powdercoat?
     
  15. Aug 18, 2007
    jayhawkclint

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    Going to epoxy it. With humidity hovering around 90% right now, it's a race to beat the rust.

    Got this done for slightly less than it cost me to do it myself.

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  16. Aug 18, 2007
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    That's nice Clint...I may look into doing that to Kahuna when I get to that point now that I've seen yours. May have to check into the cost of powdercoat as well;)
    Jim S.
     
  17. Aug 26, 2007
    jayhawkclint

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    Frame and some other parts are in primer. Started a little work on the tub tonight. Haven't even vac'd out the garage from the work on the '70 yet, and already here again:
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  18. Sep 4, 2007
    jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Had some really nice weather over the Labor Day weekend, so spent some time in the driveway working on the frame and wheels. There was a little more pitting on the frame than I was hoping for, so ended up spraying a couple coats of surfacer and sanding it all down. Ended up with the first coat of black on the frame by the end of the day, but too dark to get a pic.

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  19. Sep 4, 2007
    HortonHearsAWhoJeep

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    Lookin' Good!!!

    You have had your tetanus shot updated, yes?
     
  20. Sep 4, 2007
    Rmeak

    Rmeak 2 mile hi member

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    Looking good, your neighbors must love you.
     
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