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05-05-2003, 05:50 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Alpharetta,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold - Unique FIA - SA 396 Stroker
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It's Silver
Well guys the hard part is over, I finished the paint yesterday ( I can now throw away the brushes and rollers). Now it's time to cut with 1000, 2000 then buff the diamond.
  
New pictures are in my gallery.
Randy
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Sold the Unique - Bought a Porsche TT - Sold the TT - Bought a truck
Last edited by GeorgiaSnake; 05-05-2003 at 06:11 AM..
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05-05-2003, 06:34 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Lawrenceville,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett/Morrison- Boss 302 Stroked W/351W heads and a whole bunch of ponies
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Looking Good
Looks great Randy. Keep up the great work.
Hector
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05-05-2003, 08:27 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: God's country,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Original ERA 427sc, Powered by Gessford
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Randy-
You painted that yourself? Very impressive, it looks great. How many hours of body prep did it take?
Mike
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05-05-2003, 08:41 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold - Unique FIA - SA 396 Stroker
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Mike I guess I have about 60 to 80 hours in the body prep and beer drinking. I had an old friend help with the paint - TC and chill met "DONNIE" my infamous painter. He is a piece of work but helped me a ton.
Every time I thought I had it ready Donnie found another pin hole and handed me the Rage Gold. I would not hesitate to do it again as the satisfaction is unbelievable and you can save a few bucks.
Randy
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Sold the Unique - Bought a Porsche TT - Sold the TT - Bought a truck
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05-05-2003, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: rocky river,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 289FIA / SA 351W / a truly glorious machine
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Randy,
the pics look great... Sounds like things are moving along...
Congrats...
al
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05-05-2003, 07:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Camden,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars (sold)
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Awesome! You really deserve to pat yourself on the back for that one. Very very nice.
Keith 
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05-05-2003, 08:37 PM
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Correct - it is Silver
As a nationally recognized authority on Silver Cobras, I agree that your Unique FIA is in fact Silver...and lookin' good.  Nice job Randy, more guts and patience than me. Keep us updated on your progress.  Once rolling, you will need a good pair of shades for a sunny day in Geogia!! |
05-06-2003, 03:05 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2 dr roadster, V-8, 4 spd.
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Randy,
You and your wild painter remembered to not use latex paint, right--especially with the monsoon season we seem to be in? On a serious note, the pictures show the working area this was done in. True hotrodder spirit in this project, where beer is served, and buddies come over to help out a true home builder project. I am sure you are proud and I can't wait to see it. I am willing to bet it will rival many more expensive paint jobs (that 2000 grit is key  ) |
05-06-2003, 03:41 PM
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WOW!!!! I've heard that silver paint will really show the quality of the prep work -- looks like you really nailed the prep work!
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05-06-2003, 04:10 PM
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Quote:
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WOW!!!! I've heard that silver paint will really show the quality of the prep work -- looks like you really nailed the prep work!
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It looks great!
Petek I have heard the opposite said . That the colors silver, white and yellow, are good at masking/hiding alot of stuff
Want to make your body shop cringe.......tell them you want black or any other comparable dark color
GM Indigo blue is another
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05-06-2003, 04:54 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold - Unique FIA - SA 396 Stroker
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Whaler you are half right. The lighter colors hide waves, however the metalic paints show every scratch and blemish. If you have a small sanding line the metal lays down on a different angle and presto you have a flaw.
TC I was going to use latex but couldn't find it in a spray can. Donnie and I did find 53 cans of spray primer, 41 cans of silver and 60 cans of clear. Only down side - my finger is flat from holding those little red buttons down and what to do with 154 empty cans.   I'll call you when we get it cut and buffed - if I can find your number. Hot Rod spirit - is that what I've been afflicted with - I thought it was a flat wallet.
Randy
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05-06-2003, 05:04 PM
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Looking good Randy.
I'm working through my prep work at the moment and plan on spraying the body myself. I agree it is satisfying but frustrating at the same time.
The easiest way to avoid spray can finger strain is just to tape the button down with some H/D masking tape. In fact if you can set up 30 or so cans pointed in the general direction of the car. Tape them all down, leave the shed and shut the door. Come back in an hour or so and hey presto, your paint job is done. Probably won't win any shows though.
Cheers
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05-06-2003, 05:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by GeorgiaSnake
Hot Rod spirit - is that what I've been afflicted with - I thought it was a flat wallet.
Randy
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You'll see, you fit much better in the seat with a flat wallet. If its a little thick, just keep driving. The gas mileage will help remove any remaining wallet bulges |
05-06-2003, 07:06 PM
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Just a thought here, but I bet that if you go to the FFR website you will find many guys with the hot rod spirit.
Assie Mike - thanks for the tip on the tape trick. Make sure you have an indiot stick to use for the general blocking of your car. If you can't find one I'll send you mine - I hope to not need it for a while.
Thanks to all who have complimented my work - this is a great forum - someone always steps up to inflat your ego. Even Jamo and Turk have friends at the touch of a key.
Randy
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05-06-2003, 07:23 PM
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