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PostSubject: Re: SMOGMAN'S 1972 Baja Volksrod project   SMOGMAN'S 1972 Baja Volksrod project - Page 3 EmptyWed May 25, 2011 9:13 pm

They'll be just darling.
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Here's a little pre fit, although I find this style a little utilitarian. I'd much prefer something in a white clapboard, colonial style.
I guess it does compliment the chopped Baja style pretty well, I just don't know what it's going to look like with the powder puff pink paint and delicate lace curtains.

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That's hot!
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LAUGHING MY ASS OFF ROLLING AROUND ON THE FLOOR. THANX KYLE. THOSE ARE CUTE. MAYBE ON THE FASTBACK
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Man Cliff. You need to address this ASAP.
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Add a dress? What?
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Do you want Cliff to wear a dress?
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PostSubject: Re: SMOGMAN'S 1972 Baja Volksrod project   SMOGMAN'S 1972 Baja Volksrod project - Page 3 EmptySat May 28, 2011 4:38 pm

OK JUST GOT DONE PUTTING THE LAST COAT OF FILLER PRIMER ON THE CAR AFTER BODY FILLER, SANDING, FILLER, SANDING, FILLER, SANDING, FILLER PRIMER, WET SANDING WITH 220. HERES SOME PICS AS I WATCH THE PAINT DRY:
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AFTER HOURS OF FILLER AND SANDING ITS NOT PERFECT "SHOW QUALITY" BUT GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE GIRLS I DATE lol!
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NEXT WILL BE A COAT OR TWO OF PRIMER SEALER THEN PAINT!!!! cheers Cool
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Sweet!
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That's a LOT better. YEA!
Going with some glossy paint, or flat again?
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FLAT. THE MAIN PART THAT USED TO BE GREEN WILL BE ULTRA FLAT BLACK AND THE LOWER PART THAT WAS GREY WILL BE THE ULTRA FLAT GREEN. WHEEL WELLS WILL BE SPRAY ON BED LINER BLACK.
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Looks good Cliff. You're almost there.
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PostSubject: Re: SMOGMAN'S 1972 Baja Volksrod project   SMOGMAN'S 1972 Baja Volksrod project - Page 3 EmptyTue May 31, 2011 12:29 pm

GOT THE SEALER DONE THIS WEEKEND. HERES THE UPDATED PICS. PULLED THE CAR OUT TO CLEAN THE GARAGE A BIT.

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ALSO GOT STARTED WITH THE PAINT GOING DOWN. ALMOST READY FOR GLASS TO GO BACK IN cheers

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Looking good.
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Keep up the good work Cliff.
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PostSubject: Re: SMOGMAN'S 1972 Baja Volksrod project   SMOGMAN'S 1972 Baja Volksrod project - Page 3 EmptyThu Jun 02, 2011 4:12 pm

Tina Truckstop looks great.

We blew similar rubberized undercoating into ours. Hides imperfections, sound deadener, protection, and looks great.
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Jim Douglas Jr wrote:
We blew.....

Yes?
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Don't get excited Greg.
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Dangit.
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You need to seek professional help.
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PostSubject: Re: SMOGMAN'S 1972 Baja Volksrod project   SMOGMAN'S 1972 Baja Volksrod project - Page 3 EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 3:26 pm

OK DOWN TO A FINAL WET SANDING AND A MATTE/FLAT/SATIN CLEAR (BUT NEED $$$ TO DO THIS PART). OTHER THAN THE CLEAR, AND SOME PIN STRIPPING, BED LINNING THE WHEEL WELLS, OH AND THE HOOD (HAVENT TOUCHED THAT YET).......DONE!!! HOWS IT LOOK?

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Looks good. Be nice when it's done!
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I dont like it I love it. It is a great green color. Reminds me when I was in Nam. (jk)
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Clean up all the stuff that's going back on, some decent door panels. You can betray your budget in the details.
You'll have a nice little Bugger there.
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