Isobell, The RatRod Project

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  1. vetsvette

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    I don't think they are allowed in CO any more.
     
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    Spray-on rust. Before long, some company will come up with Spray Rust in a Can - maybe call it Unrustoleum! :frown2:
     
  3. Spa2k

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    Hey, give him a break - maybe they were from a sweet young thing chasing him out of her yard! :ihih:
     
  4. TheModFather

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    Well my work here is done! :D
     
  5. CHKMINI

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    You're done sanding?
     
  6. TheModFather

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    Done done...

    6 MONTHS!

    10 Gallons of reducer...

    15 Ounces of various flakes, pearls, and dry candies...

    7 DIFFERENT MINI paint colors...

    2 Base rust colors...

    1 Gallon of clear coat...

    1 Quart of flattening agent...

    COUNTLESS hours looking, thinking, and working...

    Think I nailed it, and to me it is PRICELESS! :D

    (Pics will be coming, I am enjoying a victory smoke and beer as it all sets)

    The final clearing process had one hell of a hiccup... One that could have left me ruined!

    I was going to refill the Sata Jet (paint gun) dropped my air line, and the connection fitting split into two pieces!
    Thinking fast, I shut the air off at the main valve, don't think I have ran that fast through the shop in a LONG time! Luckily I soaked the floor, and it only kicked up a minor amount of dust... Had the fitting switched out in less than a minute, and got right back to spraying!

    Don't get me wrong, there are a few imperfections, but I think that is allowable on this build. :)
     
  7. Dave.0

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    Enjoy the Beer and a smoke and then get some pictures up. :Thumbsup:
     
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    Well done man.
     
  9. ejwjcw

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    How many days did you go prior to going back for more smokes.
     
  10. old81

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    Now, on to the engine! ;) :) :devil:

    Pictures please.... :)
     
  11. wmwny

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    ModFather, I'm hoping I can get out to meet you when I'm in Denver this week. I'll bring you a cigar or two to celebrate with! :Thumbsup:
     
  12. TheModFather

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    No pics today, I just couldn't get any decent ones. There just isn't enough space in front of the garage to back far enough off of it to take it all in.

    I have started reassembling things... Hunting for the right hardware is a pain, because it has been almost 3 years since I took it apart!

    Erik, not smoking lasted about 6 hours... Then I woke up. :( Its not like I really tried though, but I still plan on it.

    Don, no engine quite yet. I still need to paint the bumper caps, and get all the little stuff I know the donor needs. Plus I still need an ECU thanks to Mynes. :( $2.5K For a ViPEC before I can even start it up.

    Wmwny, I am looking foreword to it! Unless some local friends stop by, you will actually be the first to see it completed! :)

    Nathan, its almost time to change the pic's that show up with the thread... They will be coming. ;)

    A big thanks to EVERYBODY who has followed this build so far. And to all the people who have helped source or make parts.

    I am not done yet though, still have a few twists coming with some of the trim to complete the look. ;)
     
  13. TheModFather

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    Teaser pic... :D

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  14. TheModFather

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    A quick couple of pic's... :beer

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    Close ups... (note the spots through the candies)

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    And one monster edit... (just for S&G :lol:)

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  15. wmwny

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    Looks nice! I sure hope I can see it up close and personal this week! BTW, what strength cigars do you prefer...mild, medium or strong? Flavored or unflavored? Weak or full flavored?

    Also, I am Jeff [so ya don't hang up on me when I call :lol:].
     
  16. TheModFather

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    Thanks Jeff!

    Hope you see it in person too, the pic's dont capture everything... Which is why I am not going ape S**T with pics I think!

    Havent smoked any good cigars since 2005, but I like the milder ones... Not picky about flavor either. :)
     
  17. wmwny

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    I'll bring some milder ones..not real mild, but as close to mild as I can find around here. I started with milds, so I am sure there are still some around. If not, I'll look for a milder form of a medium, ok?

    My brother-in-law will be interested in seeing your car, too. Even though he's into classic, old cars, he has always liked MINIs, Minis and Bugs...lol. Besides, he is my ride....:lol:
     
  18. TheModFather

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    Great, I will be glad to have you both. :)
     
  19. TheModFather

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    Must get trim clips... All of them, for the arches and side skirts...

    Any vendors here feel free to shoot me a price. :)
     
  20. Dave.0

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    Just contact eMiniParts and he can get you everything you need.

    He is a great guy to deal with. :Thumbsup:
     

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