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Posted: May 22 2006 06:28 AM
 
joseph harv (aka coupe32) [ View ] [ ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
nuremberg, Pennsylvannia
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Hell dont be afraid of painting. I made several mistakes and you learn from mistakes.



Always remember a person who dont make mistakes is a person who doesnt do nothing



When I painted this 32 coupe I made my own paint booth and got a inexpensive HVLP



worked great with base coat clear coat The coupe is white and sea-corral with red pearl over the whole car and 4 coats of clear and wet sanded with 2 micron and buffed

 
 
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Posted by hotrodfreak  -  05/21/2006 08:44 PM
ya never know you jus may be a pro in hiding!
hotrodfreak [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] hancocks bridge, New Jersey
 
Posted by orphans2  -  05/21/2006 09:40 PM
Nice ride! You did a great job on the 32! Paint looks real good for a beginner. Hell, I probably couldn't get all of the parts out of the boxes in 3 months, let alone put them together to resemble a deuce! I wouldn't worry too much about the gaps, I got an all steel car that has factory gaps more noticeable than yours.
orphans2 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Stewartstown, Pennsylvannia Charter Member since November 2001
 
Posted by coupe32  -  05/18/2006 08:21 PM

sorry pistolpete but Im a little stupid at this computer shit I think I got the pic in there now of the 32 ford coupe built in 3 months and top 40 at major car show in wildwood NJ



coupe32 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] nuremberg, Pennsylvannia
 
Posted by coupe32  -  05/22/2006 06:28 AM


Thanks Leon, but no need to apoligize there guy. My goal in this build up, was to take a top 40 at the wildwood boarwalk show in NJ and I set that goal. Hell ya cant see the gap in the hood when its opened at the shows LOL. People are just surprised that the car was built in 3 months.My question to anyone out there I,m running a straight axle set up and Im not to happy in the steering What should I set that caster at on the axle I got it set at about 7 degrees should I go more ANd the front shocks suck I got with the frame. any Ideas anyone



coupe32 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] nuremberg, Pennsylvannia
 
Posted by Rods & Customs by Leon  -  05/21/2006 11:31 PM

I don't mean to be the bad guy that points out problems, Sorry if it was something you didn't want noticed. I like the looks of it and its a nice color choice.



I apoligize for sounding critical, but these days there are so many people that are building glass 32s and next thing you know, they think thier Roy Brizio. Im not saying that you fall in that catagory, But if you go to any decent event that has vendors, You will find several of these guys selling "you guessed it", 32s, So now days when I see a newly built 32, Yes I am very critical of them.



With that in mind, If your building the car for yourself to enjoy It looks great despite any small issues. If you fall in the other catagory,.... I don't need to go there.....
Rods & Customs by Leon [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Highlands, Texas Charter Member since May 2004
 
Posted by 40Tudor  -  05/18/2006 06:24 PM
Coupe32, post some pics so we can see your handy-work.
David 4Acre [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Charter Member since December 2005
 
Posted by coupe32  -  05/20/2006 06:14 AM
thanks for pointing that out for me rodsandridesbyleon . But yes the hood is somewhat out a little When this winter arrives I will be fabircating a new steel hood . As For the door I didnt have it closed when pic was taken ITS REAL FIBERGLASS. This project was built in 3 months I hold a steady 12 hr job Its only a hobby I do, keeps me away from the Mrs.
coupe32 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] nuremberg, Pennsylvannia
 
Posted by coupe32  -  05/20/2006 06:15 AM
thanks for pointing that out for me rodsandridesbyleon . But yes the hood is somewhat out a little When this winter arrives I will be fabircating a new steel hood . As For the door I didnt have it closed when pic was taken ITS REAL FIBERGLASS. This project was built in 3 months I hold a steady 12 hr job Its only a hobby I do, keeps me away from the Mrs.
coupe32 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] nuremberg, Pennsylvannia
 
Posted by Rods & Customs by Leon  -  05/20/2006 12:36 AM
Thats a good looking coupe, but whats up witht that door and hood gap?
Rods & Customs by Leon [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Highlands, Texas Charter Member since May 2004
 
Posted by farmer  -  08/25/2007 11:24 PM
The 32 looks great. It's always good to paint at least one.... it gives you an idea why the pros NEED to charge what they do for a top quality paint job.


Leon, it's good to hear from you.
farmer [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Carthage, Illinois
 
Posted by jimmothershead  -  08/26/2007 09:08 AM
Back during World War ll, the public could not buy a car. So, to jazz up your old car, some company came up with the "Miracle Mitten" ...one gallon of your favorite paint color and a glove coated with horse hair on the palm. $4.95.
I have two to sell, he, he.
Jim
Jim [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Huntingtown, Maryland
 
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