Last one to post in this thread wins!

Just my .02 cents Jeff but after having Fred in my shop and speaking to him and showing him my self taught self done redneck paint jobs. He is being way past humble here. He has forgot more about painting than most folks know. I would wear him out with questions once you get ready to paint. He asked me what kind of spray gun I used and all I could do was shrug "I dunno" it is in a red box! I didn't even know there was a different gun for primer and finish. Yep I did my whole car with one gun one set of nozzles. I did paint it in a barn tho so that should count for something! As an aside our boy is up for his first look at becoming an E8 this next month. While he understands he will get passed over due to first look he is still excited. He is/was 82nd has jump master wings etc. He is in Army just to piss me off. I was only one dumb enough in family to join Marines. We are very proud of him in spite of his service choice! Hah!


You know what sir, I have a sneaking suspicion that young man just might surprise you and not get passed over on his first pass kn the E8 promotion cycle. He might just have joined that "other" green service to prove something to himself that his old man did not.

Good for him!

I don't think Fred remembers but he and I discussed a few paint related discussions about a year ago. I stopped progression on my Dart when I had a 3rd knee replacement followed shortly by a 5 level laminectomy. I have done a whole lot of reading and I think I am quite well equipped to do this now. I will lean on him though! He's a hell of a guy!

Thank you for reaching out Sublime, I appreciate the help and comeradery I get from the folks here. It makes it worthwhile to put up with the few jerks you run into from time to time.

Please wish the young lad good luck on the board, and good health. Tell him to keep his helmet on, his plates in his vest and his NVG batteries fresh.