1973 starcraft ss restore in progress

[Watermann]

Re: 1973 starcraft ss restore in progress

Yeah I tried rolling like guys said and I suck at it. As soon as I got my hands on the HVLP I knew it was a match made in heaven. I feel your anxious excitement over the first run with it and look forward to getting my gun out again. Once you get the rhythm going and see the results you'll wonder why you never got one sooner.

I shoot the base coat of SE primer on bare aluminum and then a regular primer over it. If it looks rough sand lightly between coats and use a tack cloth to wipe of the dust.

 

[jvanhees]

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Yup, a quart will be Plenty, by the time you thin it etc. I'd only mix up 2 cups at a time using 1 oz of hardener per 2 cups of paint and about 1/3 cup of 50/50 thinner. It should shoot like a dream with the HF HVLP Gun!!!! 40 PSI. Make sure an put a Filter at the Compressor AND at the gun. Don't want any water in the line!!!! These HF cheap ones work good. Throw em away after a couple of uses.

OOO I missed this when painting my boat this weekend. WOG, wanna add that to your paint post/link? Might be a good idea.

Goodluck CC, I shot my boat with WOG's recipe and it looks good. I wouldn't worry to much about your trailer, Im sure you will knock it out of the park.

 

[crankbait cowboy]

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thanks fellas, hit some cfamily and work issues, so hope now to det teailer blasted before end of month and primer on,. then may be end of feb to get er painted

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1973 starcraft ss restore in progress

Oh man that's a one two punch there, hope everything smooths out for you CC.

 

[crankbait cowboy]

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wow, i just looked at my spelling above. sorry, in a hurry and forgot to check self. looks like i was in the bag! yeah i am gonna need a few weeks away from project, but will deffinently get back at it and get this updated . thanks again to you all and bear with me.

 

[jvanhees]

Re: 1973 starcraft ss restore in progress

wow, i just looked at my spelling above. sorry, in a hurry and forgot to check self. looks like i was in the bag! yeah i am gonna need a few weeks away from project, but will deffinently get back at it and get this updated . thanks again to you all and bear with me.

Hope everything is all right man! We will be here no worries!

 

[Bestmason]

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Hey Crank, Ed here I just started working on a 73 18' SS and I have enjoyed reading your thread and all the input from everyone. Look forward to seeing future post. ED

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1973 starcraft ss restore in progress

wow, i just looked at my spelling above. sorry, in a hurry and forgot to check self. looks like i was in the bag! yeah i am gonna need a few weeks away from project, but will definitely get back at it and get this updated . thanks again to you all and bear with me.

I was thinking some barley soda suds were involved in the post spelling... been there.

 

[crankbait cowboy]

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hea fellas, just a quick update note. got a buddy at work working on wire wheeling and sandblasting trailer for me. only got a small blaster and compressor so slow going he tells me, so doing a fair amount with wire wheel. just got back from arizona, to say goodbye to my mother. wonderful lady who has finally succumbed to a 15 year battle with that dreaded cancer. real strong gal and i am so proud of her.
she deserved better, and is now pain free, and that makes me feel better. i would guess that women did not spend 1 second at the pearly gates before being invited in.
gonna get back at the trailer here by middle of feb, after tying up family things, and will get some picks posted of progress, and results, when it happens. you all have been a real inspiration, and wealth of knowledge in my first big project.
it may take a couple of years but i will get it done, and it is so nice to get ideas and input from those that have been there before me as each aspect comes along. this forumn is why i started, and to see all the excellent work is truelly inspiring. thanks all

 

[jbcurt00]

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Good thoughts for you & yours, and yes, pain free & come right on in Sorry for your loss

 

[dozerII]

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Good to see you back CC, so sorry to hear about your Mom, as you say she is in a better place now.

 

[SigSaurP229]

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Crankbait good to see you back, rejoice for your mother, she is at peace, and smiling on you now.

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1973 starcraft ss restore in progress

Hey CC I know how you feel, I went though the same thing with my Mom a few years back.

Time to get busy now and push on!

 

[bear_69cuda]

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Brutha CC...

Just read your entire build.... Great work thus far!

I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother, but am happy she's now in peace...

I'm taggin along my friend!

Gonna be a fine boat!

 

[budski]

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Sorry for your loss CB Take Care.

 

[Bestmason]

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Hey Crank just checking in after a few days just to let you know we are still thinking and praying for you and your family. See you soon. ED

 

[crankbait cowboy]

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well, i am back in the country, and it is still white and cold. no change there. want to thankyou you all for the well wishes and thoughts, it is much appreciated, and i shared this forumn, with my admiral who was a bit amazed with the community going on here. plan now is to get trailer wire wheeled and blasted by 21st in shop at work, then try get er painted with new lights and bunks by end of month. will get some photos of progress up next week, and thanks again to all.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1973 starcraft ss restore in progress

Good to see you back at it cc, spring will be here before we know it.

 

[jbcurt00]

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welcome back to the white out :watermelon:

 

[vintage2]

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Great to have you back. Let me add my condolences to all the others. You only have one mother and you will never get over losing her. I know lost mine 34 years ago. I've been following your thread since I am also working on the same year and model. You are making good progress. Keep it up.