22 hours ago, 31pontiac said:

Heat shields on. I also added X-Mat from Eastwood to deaden any resonance or droning the aluminum may have from the exhaust. An edging of 3M Panel Bond was added to keep water from getting between the X-Mat and the aluminum.

Everything looks really good Tim! It's all about the detail!! That's where most folks lose heart over the long haul!

A little detail I wanted was the “E-Z-Eye” glass bug used on GM (and maybe other) cars of the ‘50s and early ‘60s with tinted glass. After a long unproductive search online for the stencil, my brother knew someone who said he’d try to make them. He only cuts them, I must apply the vinyl stickers to the glass, use an X-acto knife to remove the letters and then apply Armor-Etch to etch the glass. First picture is from my ‘59 Bonneville.

Most people probably won’t notice it or care, but I do. 😉

Like the idea, you brought back memories from mid 70's. Wouldn't think of making the glass logo. Nice

15 hours ago, 31pontiac said:

A little detail I wanted was the “E-Z-Eye” glass bug used on GM (and maybe other) cars of the ‘50s and early ‘60s with tinted glass. After a long unproductive search online for the stencil, my brother knew someone who said he’d try to make them. He only cuts them, I must apply the vinyl stickers to the glass, use an X-acto knife to remove the letters and then apply Armor-Etch to etch the glass. First picture is from my ‘59 Bonneville.

Most people probably won’t notice it or care, but I do. 😉

I refer to my previous post! DETAIL!! Oh the memories!

After the final bodywork was completed and 1 final coat of epoxy primer, everything was sanded and sprayed with 3 coats of 2K urethane primer. Then more sanding 😬. Still have doors and hood to sand, but the body was sanded, masked, and ready for the first color, Wimbledon White on the firewall.

Looks good 31pontiac! Progress Is progress!

It’s going to be KILLER!! We are all going to enjoy the show!

My brother and I spent most of Tuesday finally spraying some color. Planning on painting the body tomorrow. Here’s a few pics.

wow Tim ! your using one of those blow up spray booths !!! please tell us how you feel about it !!! i have looked at buying one , but cant find any thing big enough for the 63 !

9 hours ago, 31pontiac said:

My brother and I spent most of Tuesday finally spraying some color. Planning on painting the body tomorrow. Here’s a few pics.

Looks like candy, that's when ya know your doing it right!!!!! MMMMMM

https://www.vevor.com/inflatable-paint-booth-c_10313/vevor-39-4x16-4x13-1ft-inflatable-spray-booth-custom-tent-paint-booth-inflatable-p_010369467605

Check this one out Kiwi. Mine is considerably smaller, 23L x 13W x 8.5H. Has a 4 foot separate room at one end. Interior work space is 19L x 10.5W x 7.5H.

Certainly not commercial grade, but for hobbyist use it works. I needed one to fit in my building with low ceiling height. Can be used outside, but not in rain. I couldn’t use it outside where I live, it’s usually too windy. Filters seem to work well, I carefully sweep them and blow them out after each use, as they are kind of cheap and fragile. They are replaceable, but I have yet to find a source.

It comes with 2 blowers, 1 to inflate and 1 to pressurize the booth. Those worked for me, but I have read online that some have bought stronger ones for more pressure in the booth to help evacuate overspray better.

I also bought a cheap outdoor canopy and used the frame inside the booth just in case of a power outage.

6 hours ago, 31pontiac said:

https://www.vevor.com/inflatable-paint-booth-c_10313/vevor-39-4x16-4x13-1ft-inflatable-spray-booth-custom-tent-paint-booth-inflatable-p_010369467605

Check this one out Kiwi. Mine is considerably smaller, 23L x 13W x 8.5H. Has a 4 foot separate room at one end. Interior work space is 19L x 10.5W x 7.5H.

Certainly not commercial grade, but for hobbyist use it works. I needed one to fit in my building with low ceiling height. Can be used outside, but not in rain. I couldn’t use it outside where I live, it’s usually too windy. Filters seem to work well, I carefully sweep them and blow them out after each use, as they are kind of cheap and fragile. They are replaceable, but I have yet to find a source.

It comes with 2 blowers, 1 to inflate and 1 to pressurize the booth. Those worked for me, but I have read online that some have bought stronger ones for more pressure in the booth to help evacuate overspray better.

I also bought a cheap outdoor canopy and used the frame inside the booth just in case of a power outage.

Thats what i should get to paint the wagon !!!