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Sofa King
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JUN 07, 09:06 PM
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katatak
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JUN 07, 10:39 PM
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Better and better......I like the grey suround base with the black cover - looks great.
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Sofa King
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JUN 08, 05:27 PM
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Thanks! It felt nice getting back out there and working. I didn't realize how burnt out I was...
Next in line is ALL mechanical: front bearings, all 4 callipers, rotors and pads, new A/C compressor and Rack & Pinion. UGH... It's an expensive hobby
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Sofa King
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JUN 12, 07:23 PM
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UPDATES!!!!!
It was 95 degrees and what felt like 100% humidity! But I got a lot DONE! Check it out
I masked off the armrest/cupholder to prep for the dark grey
Couple coats later
I removed the tape too soon and peeled the paint
After it was masked again and then sprayed with several coats flat clear
I'm doing a test with this texture paint
The plan is to sand down to see if I can create the same look as the dash - if this works I'll paint the console
I did a lot of sanding on the door panel
Another
A few more touch ups with filler & primer and lots of sanding and she'll be ready for the next phase - cutting the black portion
With filler / primer
That's it for today - lots more tomorrow!
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grkboy707
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JUN 13, 08:11 AM
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Lookin good man! Thats an interesting idea for the textured spray paint. Show some pics of what it'll look like in the car please!
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Sofa King
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JUN 23, 09:10 AM
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Hi All,
The car is now at the Fiero Factory getting fixed: wheel bearings, brakes, steering colum fixed, rack & pinion, and much more. The new radio came in so I'll be able to start work on the iPod connection - that's going to be a fun project!
I also sent the headliner and sun visors to be recovered. I was hoping to have the headliner done with the black vinyl but they said the material was too thick so they're applying a black foam material. But everything should be ready by the first of the next week!
Also, on the weather front - it's been in the 100's so working out in the garage has been less than comfortable. But not to worry. I'll muster up some strength and get back out there.
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Sofa King
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JUN 23, 09:12 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by grkboy707:
Lookin good man! Thats an interesting idea for the textured spray paint. Show some pics of what it'll look like in the car please! |
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Thanks! The first attempt didn't turn out exactly how I wanted. I have several scrap pieces of glass lying around so I'm going to practice a bit more
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katatak
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JUN 23, 08:28 PM
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While it's over at the Fiero Factory, might as well have them stuff a 4.9 in there! I like the texture idea. I'll have to send you some pics of the wrinkle paint I tried back in the winter! After sitting in the shed for all this time, it looks really good - already thinking about something new for the V8 Coupe. Although we will have to wait till the Fall - it's just too damn hot here for glass work!
Pat
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CrazyBernie
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JUN 23, 11:19 PM
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I just read through this whole thread... very nice. I was tooling around on the intertoobs for information about simulated leather paint... when I found this interesting Patent Application from 1993:
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5438085.html
It details the creation of a leather-like paint and if you read the PDF, appears to give the ingredients and mixture levels to create your own... !
Dunno what you would be looking at cost-wise, but it might be worth a look-see.
Also, the '89 prototype with the rounded edges and multi-grays reminds me of the Japanese SNES, the Super Famicom 
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Sofa King
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JUN 26, 12:53 PM
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Hi All,
I drove by the Fiero Factory yesterday and it turns out the cross member IS bent and will need to be replaced - ugh...
However, I got lots of pics of the car, a real nice Dino replica and the Fiero Factory itself - the warehouse is amazing! Those who have never been or seen pics you're in for quite a treat! PICS COMING SOON!
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