1981 Malibu Build

[rodneypierce]

Today I got a little bit done. I ended up replacing the hinge pins last weekend, and this weekend got the inside of the header panel in color, along with the hinges sprayed.

I also got the Dzus rails in for mounting the hood. Ill tackle that project here sometime as well.

 

[procircuit]

Haven't checked in for awhile, sure is coming along nice bud! 8)

 

[rodneypierce]

Haven't checked in for awhile, sure is coming along nice bud! 8)

Thanks bro!!

 

[rodneypierce]

Got the doors back on it tonight and the gaps adjusted accordingly. Body lines arent perfect, but are a bunch better then they were before the pin replacement and adjustment. Still need to wetsand the rest of the car, but the doors are done.

 

[rodneypierce]

Got busy today on wet sanding the car. Got it all done, just took a short break to come in and eat some lunch, then I will go out and wash it all down good and put the fenders and header panel on it and cover it up until Im ready to spray color. Hopefully in the next couple weeks here.

 

[Longroof79]

Rodney,
I'm amazed at the amount of progress you're making. Keep up the good work and motivation, brother.
The car will be in color before you know it, :wink:

 

[rodneypierce]

Thanks Jack!! I work the next two weekends but hope to possibly get it in color the weekend after. I plan to paint the hood seperate as I still have to get the dzus rails and fasteners put in it.

Alright, tossed the fenders and header piece back on and gave her a bath and got her all cleaned up and covered up until Im ready to shoot.

I also wet sanded the bumpers and got them ready to reshoot color on, as well as scuffing and etc priming the grill and head light surrounds. Hoping to shoot color on those tomorrow.

 

[rodneypierce]

Well, decided to shoot the bumpers and grill/head light bezels tonight instead of in the morning. (well, technically it is the morning, started at about 2am and ended at about 3am)

Anyhow, here is a few pics. I got some dirt in these pieces as well, so time to wetsand and buff them. The bumpers at least. I dont expect them to be perfect, but I am sort of a perfectionist so its a tough spot for me.

 

[Longroof79]

It's going to look really nice done in monochrome...especially that color.
What's that color called? I'm thinking of painting my bumpers in a silver or platinum color. I'm not sure I want to do mine in body color. Your color is an exception.

Go get some sleep... :lol: sounds like you were burning the midnight oil. 🙂

 

[rodneypierce]

Hey Jack! Color is Platinum Silver Metallic. Paint code is M7T. Its a Porsche factory color.