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Bill in MA

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Vega wagon modified WIP COMPLETE! But....
« on: September 03, 2017, 11:33:26 AM »
Off to a good start.   Got the frame shot and built, the tire tread sanded down, the rims shot and joined with tires.

I meant to plug this spray a while ago but kept forgetting.  It's $.99 at Lowe's. Well, it was $.99 last summer when I bought a few cans; maybe it's gone up, but even if it's now $1.19 that's still a good deal.  You get what you pay for in that it's kind of "watered down" but a light coat dries to the touch in 10 - 15 minutes with low humidity.  Just remember to shake the dickens out of it.  It is much more forgiving than a more concentrated spray so you can add multiple coats quickly without it running.



Close up.  For a bargain-priced paint I'd say it looks pretty good!


Funny thing, I'm just now wondering if it's available in flat white as well.  If so, then white and black are your only colors.
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« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2017, 09:24:15 AM »
Looking good.......
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« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2017, 03:46:25 PM »
Good start Bill, i'm looking forward to seeing more on this build.

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« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2017, 09:02:15 AM »
"Suzanne"?

If that's a movie or some other type of reference you'll have to clue me in David, cuz I got nuthin'.  :o

I little bit - firewall shot, engine block built and shot.

I will try to get some more done this weekend and post a pic.
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« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2017, 10:06:22 AM »
 :)  Got me on that one too.   ;)
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« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2017, 06:45:43 PM »
Well, that's two of us stumped.  Will this mystery ever reveal itself?  ;D
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« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2017, 08:18:35 PM »
She was (and still is delightfully talented) a big deal back in the 1980's and 90's. Suzanne Vega. So this little Hot Rod could also be named "Luka" but the radiator must be good cause it stays right at "99.9 Fahrenheit Degrees" even if you're just running down to "Tom's Diner" for some "Caramel". When you get it on the track, we'll watch "When Heroes Go Down" as you put "Marlene On The Wall". (These are names of some of Suzanne Vega's songs).
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« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2017, 08:25:25 PM »
 :)  Oh.
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« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2017, 09:24:04 AM »
Ah, of course!  Silly me!  :P
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« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2017, 09:53:55 AM »
Yes, I am still alive and building.  Been working a lot lately; late summer through around Thanksgiving is our REALLY busy time.

I've been getting more done on "Suzanne" and hope to get more done this weekend although the weather isn't cooperating at the moment so no shootin' nuthin'.

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« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2017, 03:09:55 PM »
 :)  Well, keep at it.  I saw a Vega wagon drag car just this morning on a trailer at the I20 Texaco.  I waited a few to see which way it would go, but I guess they had more time than I did.
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« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2017, 09:11:31 AM »
I've been wanting to do a wagon of something, after seeing Ponch's a couple years ago it got me going on a few ideas. Just don't know what I want to use for subject matter though!!!!!! Maybe an old 60's Dodge wagon or something!!!!!!!! LOL, er not!!!!!!
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« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2017, 06:37:48 PM »
Cool body for a modified Bill. Where did you pick up the Vega Body? I know this is going to be outstanding when you get it finished...
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« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2017, 11:40:54 AM »
Where did you pick up the Vega Body?

Hey Gary, I got it on ebay.  Just the body and nothing else.  I think I paid around $18 + shipping.
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« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2017, 02:02:27 PM »
As soon as I asked that question...I went on ebay and saw one...LOL Plus...Larry( BIG DONKEY) has a version of one. Thanks for the info Bill...
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