A "cold front" is coming through the area this weekend, so the temperature has dropped to the mid 50's. After warming the shop and the body parts, I was ready to give them the final prep with metal cleaner and apply the epoxy primer. The photo to the right shows the parts that were primed. Both sides were primed on all the parts except for the hood which is shown in the foreground. It needed a bit more work on the underside.
I always use black primer after stripping the paint from the body part. Small imperfections in the surface are more noticeable when black paint is used. Notice the crease below the body line and several "dings" in the door panel shown in the photo to the left.
Again, in the photo to the right, notice how, even in a picture, the imperfections are more visible. This will make the body work easier and the chances of overlooking a small spot is minimal.
The hood, or bonnet, shown in the photo to the left, is in very good condition. No body work, other than blocking will be required here.
As of today, half the body panels are ready for body work.
More exciting stuff to come,
Tom McCurry
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