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Old 07-07-2011, 06:24 AM   #101
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

just the bugs lol
and some rough edges that prob shoulda had some xtra work
but not a lot
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Old 07-07-2011, 05:29 PM   #102
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

he John,

did some reading in this Rolledon forum in the exterior section.
http://rolledon.forummotion.com/f4-rolling

these guys mix their Rust-Oleum 1:1 with thinner so a 50/50mix...

they say that runners and drops are usually caused by too thick mixture.

and orangepeel can be solved by sanding with 400 grid every two coats to polish the tops of.

I am gonna thin my mix and see if it helps...just wanted to give you this information, because you really inspired me to finally startup my rolling project too
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Old 07-07-2011, 09:37 PM   #103
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he John,

did some reading in this Rolledon forum in the exterior section.
http://rolledon.forummotion.com/f4-rolling

these guys mix their Rust-Oleum 1:1 with thinner so a 50/50mix...

they say that runners and drops are usually caused by too thick mixture.

and orangepeel can be solved by sanding with 400 grid every two coats to polish the tops of.

I am gonna thin my mix and see if it helps...just wanted to give you this information, because you really inspired me to finally startup my rolling project too
maybe they may mean runs and drops from putting it on to thick?
cause i got the same orange peel when i did it before in 95,but with sanding it got a bit better.....never thought to thin it

but i tell ya it sure got harder after driving in 30+ humidity temps and no top
i went downtown friday stuck in traffic could smell the paint cookin in the heat
this is a shot just down from parlament hill(arrow) close as i could get Canada day 3:45pm
and if you stick your camera out the back of your truck without looking you get your roof lol
but heck it looks shiney!!
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Old 07-08-2011, 04:37 AM   #104
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looks nice man!
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Old 07-13-2011, 11:07 AM   #105
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

cleaned up some tails from the 89
still looks like blue coming threw
thought i'd get another coat this week but no time but got the front valance done
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Old 07-13-2011, 11:15 AM   #106
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

worth taking the time and checking wire connections
seems this "fix" wasn't
it kinda looked ok but was just crimped in the first spot and was cut before the next one
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Old 07-19-2011, 08:41 AM   #107
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

this is me waiting for the truck coming from 4 hours away
and up it rolls
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheMotor.../2/oHk8DFPK_Do

and some others from sundays storm
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Old 07-19-2011, 03:49 PM   #108
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

itsw all blue again in the movie?
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Old 07-19-2011, 04:08 PM   #109
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itsw all blue again in the movie?
that was when it actually got to my house for the first time
it was a leaky doughnut and a few other issues lol
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Old 08-02-2011, 02:14 PM   #110
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

went to look at a 77 turned into a 79
drove for 1.5 hours and the trucks at his home now?
another 1/2 hour drive
yup it runs
dual batteries
4 wheel drive works
red inside but the bodys rough
and it has a plow......800 firm
OMG i shoulda ran after the first pic
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Old 08-02-2011, 02:17 PM   #111
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

he said he left the charger on it,and the key in it
but left the key on too.... doh
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Old 08-02-2011, 02:23 PM   #112
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

thats a new spot for a gas tank
maybe i should have asked how road worthy it was lol
and then i noticed it was missing the front wheel passenger side trim ring and that was it....decided not interested
wondering is there anything they didn't PLOW into
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Old 08-03-2011, 06:39 AM   #113
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

you wise man!
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Old 08-03-2011, 11:26 AM   #114
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

i think so
even if the plow looks ok
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Old 08-05-2011, 04:22 PM   #115
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

i almost wana call the guy back offer 300
be nice with an extra roof and a few things
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Old 08-05-2011, 04:52 PM   #116
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

ordered the fuel pump
seems the 350 needs the return but i called and the 305 pump will be fine?anybody?
even with an aftermarket intake,cam,carb??
old one is prob 30+ years lol and now leakin
if the PO had a 350 pump with no return it wouldn't work i guess he put the 305 pump back in
and the extra hose and bend might make it collapse?
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Old 08-06-2011, 08:31 PM   #117
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

botherd me letting that jimmy go.....
emailed him back offered 300....
got a reply 600.....
try 500 tommorrow
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Old 08-06-2011, 10:31 PM   #118
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

If you dont end up buying the entire truck I would love for you to pick that driver side battery tray for me ???
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Old 08-07-2011, 12:35 AM   #119
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

anymore rust i'll be pickin it up all right, from the ground lol
that tray (dual batts)the plow and the side windows were my first positives
somebody told me there is a local guy here who fixes dashes and other "plastics"welds?
figure sell the blue, collect and fix the red
the plow would go on the goldburb
change the back side windows ,black winter no vents,white summer with vents
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Old 08-07-2011, 07:19 AM   #120
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

figured i post some "road" squares
don't see the old square flat beds much....let alone two
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Old 08-07-2011, 07:24 AM   #121
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

more road squares
if it blurry or off i was movin
duno what the blue one is,stacks n old....
thought spider man wouldn't need a car but he's got a square too
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Old 08-07-2011, 10:42 PM   #122
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

Aylmer carshow today
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

a few squares
and i'm lookin blue-ish to that red truck beside me
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

hi nice pics man!

yeah, red is a b#tch to paint over other colors. probably would be better to put some primer on first, like grey or white..but that is tool late now! :-)
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Re: Jim Bob a build thread

yup clear today after a lotta rain over nite already 28 humidex
going out to 3 coat
remove hood and detail cowel
would like to get my visor on soon
may paint it today too 9black)
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