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Palepainter · October 24th, 2010, 07:17 AM

Thanks guys. I am taking a bit of time off this weekend to get prepared for winter on the property. I did manage to do a bit of assembly on the rear of the car before the body is attached to the chassis. I will try to get a pic up later today.

Palepainter · October 25th, 2010, 06:44 PM

Ordered my Upol Raptor Liner kit for the floor pan today. I will be spraying that this week and preparing the body for attachment as soon as all my new gaskets and seals arrive. Maybe the body on the pan this weekend.

V8SuperBeetle · October 26th, 2010, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Palepainter

Ordered my Upol Raptor Liner kit for the floor pan today. I will be spraying that this week and preparing the body for attachment as soon as all my new gaskets and seals arrive. Maybe the body on the pan this weekend.

Mock1racer · October 26th, 2010, 07:45 AM

That is seriously BAS FREAKIN ASS!!!

Palepainter · October 30th, 2010, 06:13 PM

Thanks for the kind words and Thank you West Coast Metric. I got all my seals on Fri. Weeee. So today I put in the deck lid seal and the front trunk seal. I also got the rest of the Raptor liner sprayed on the inside of the car's front bulkhead. I also undercoated in the rear.

I bead blasted the master cylinder and also the pedals then painted the pedals. Got everything hooked up before I had to perform a yoga position to get them in when the body was attached. If you have ever replaced pedals, you know what I am talking about.

Tomorrow after noon, the pan meets the body for the first time in a while. I got busy this past few weeks and need the shop space. So I am kind of advancing my schedule a bit. But, I will be able to work around it.

I also found a guy not far who says he can handle the windshield chop. Weee. I ordered new aftermarket glass for it.

pat808 · October 30th, 2010, 11:44 PM

aloha bro, i been following your build.man she is looking killer!!! im digging the whole zombie theme keep up the great work!! aloha pat

Palepainter · October 31st, 2010, 01:31 PM

Got the body on the pan. Started the art on the gas tank. Next, yanking out the rear end and getting wheels painted or powdercoated.

BEERcobra · October 31st, 2010, 02:13 PM

Now I want a zombie killing car

Great work!

DRTSLNGER4 · October 31st, 2010, 03:20 PM

HELL YEAH!!!! the Zombie Killer rolls Looks great bro

Palepainter · October 31st, 2010, 05:40 PM

Couldn't stop. I had to mount the rear deck lid.

tirezan · October 31st, 2010, 07:11 PM

DAMN !!!! That is bitchin.

I cant wait to see more.

I am really anxious to see the hood.

detroit73super · November 1st, 2010, 03:55 AM

lovin' it man....

**purplemyth** · November 1st, 2010, 06:41 AM

Um,,, did you leave a red strip under the rear apron for a reason? Or is that an actual red stripe?

But I'm liking the whole thing Mike!
Now what's the design for the front hood gonna be?

V8SuperBeetle · November 1st, 2010, 06:47 AM

I really like how the ass end looks. Nice job on the body lines. Keep it coming!

Palepainter · November 1st, 2010, 07:57 AM

Carlene,

It is a red stripe that separates the black and green. :)
No art on the hood. All black. The art is under the hood with the other details.

**purplemyth** · November 1st, 2010, 08:05 AM

Ahhh, ok, figured I'd ask :)

richmc302 · November 2nd, 2010, 02:41 PM

sweet to death..

tirezan · November 2nd, 2010, 07:07 PM

Do you still plan to use the custom cog emblem on the hood?

Palepainter · November 2nd, 2010, 07:18 PM

Oh ya bro. I am painting it this week with the hood. Maybe tomorrow.

Got the tank about ready to permanently mount.

tirezan · November 2nd, 2010, 07:43 PM

SWEET !!!!! Your work is an inspiration to us all

. KEEP IT UP !!!!

: chillin: George and I both will be honored to see the emblem used on this Volksrod work of art.

bluehormachea · November 2nd, 2010, 09:10 PM

V8SuperBeetle · November 3rd, 2010, 11:57 AM

Dammit, slow it down and stop doing such badass artwork! You're making us look bad!

Bang up job as always!

Question, since you live a generally cold area and you seem like you know your stuff when it comes to paint. What temp activator did you use for your paint? I ask cause I'm using a med temp, 70-80. My 70-80 temp days are numbered. Should I worry about anything if I heat my garage but the temp isn't exactly 70. Say 65º. Wont it just cure a little slower and perhaps make my paint lay flatter.

Palepainter · November 3rd, 2010, 01:22 PM

I use mid temp. I spray between 58-68 range for the most part, even with heat. I like it slower, it flows better. I just give it more time between coats. Not much wetsanding needed when it flows out nice.

V8SuperBeetle · November 3rd, 2010, 01:54 PM

Cool man. Thanks.

Palepainter · November 3rd, 2010, 06:22 PM

Got the hood and a few more misc parts painted tonight. I also got the front bumper ready for primer and paint.