Broken heart

diymirage · May 2, 2019

The one pic where he's working on the balance, under grandpa's watchful eye, it almost looks like he's building a car
You really need to look closely to see he's building character instead

fratzog lover · May 2, 2019

You guys don't waste any time.

prorac1 · May 2, 2019

fratzog lover said:
You guys don't waste any time.

Prom is Saturday night. We’re trying to get it back together by then. It’s going to be a helluva ride. Lol

prorac1 · May 2, 2019

Radiator, trans cooler, overflow, and hoses all re installed.

System filled with water for now. Mixing glycerin alcohol takes time. Lol.

We’re kicking some *** and catching back up.

Final mud being applied and panels are stripped. Almost ready for first coat of primer.

mopowers · May 2, 2019

Do ya'll work?! lol

Kidding of course. Keep it going man!

diymirage · May 2, 2019

mopowers said:
Do ya'll work?! lol

Kidding of course. Keep it going man!

yeah, they run a body shop

:rofl:

prorac1 · May 2, 2019

Ready for primer

prorac1 · May 2, 2019

Primer

MOPAROFFICIAL · May 2, 2019

You are forgiven.

diymirage · May 2, 2019

hey @Prorac2 why is it you and grandpa are always working in the pics, and your dad is swinging his camera like a tourist in vegas?

RustyRatRod · May 2, 2019

I have determined that the mechanical ability in your family skipped your generation, Eric. Just look at Granpa and Jason go. What's wrong with you man? lol

prorac1 · May 3, 2019

Well. We ran into a snafu last night.

We’re asuming it was because of the humidity, it’s monsoon season in Michigan, but the primer wouldn’t harden up enough to block sand it.

We’re hoping to block it this morning and spray base clear by noon.

The clear only needs 3-4 hours dry time to handle, so we might still pull this off.

Then we can assemble everything this afternoon.

Wish us luck.

mopowers · May 3, 2019

Was the damage only cosmetic? No bent suspension, frame, or anything?

RustyRatRod · May 3, 2019

Hope it works out for you. BUt still, he has cool things to drive anyway.

prorac1 · May 3, 2019

Primer dried ok over night.

Both panels are blocked and scuffed.

Ready for base

They actually turned out better than the originals.

prorac1 · May 3, 2019

Base coat

prorac1 · May 3, 2019

2nd coat of base. Waiting for flash time.

Louie70Dart · May 3, 2019

If life hands you a lemon, then make some lemonade.

prorac1 · May 3, 2019

3rd base coat

prorac1 · May 3, 2019

Then the voices in our heads told us to stop and clean the gun. Lol.

Almost ready for clear.

Sublime one · May 3, 2019

Easily one of the coolest stories on FABO, we are all watching! The car build is only second to the character build on your boy! Well done Dad! Looks great! Sadly, as we all know to well it is just the beginning of a long road for him of heart break from that fickle mistress we all have......... Hotrodding