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Started by Monsterlover, March 19, 2021, 07:59:32 PM

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ducpainter

#300
June 10, 2023, 08:42:09 AM
 [thumbsup]

Lot's of odd surfaces on that paint job. I recommend you use something that isn't likely to lift when you're faced with the inevitable touch ups. ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Monsterlover

#301
June 10, 2023, 08:57:37 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on June 10, 2023, 08:42:09 AM
[thumbsup]

Lot's of odd surfaces on that paint job. I recommend you use something that isn't likely to lift when you're faced with the inevitable touch ups. ;D

Honestly, primer and satin finish rustoleum with some hardener.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Howie

#302
June 10, 2023, 09:02:13 AM
Impressive!

kopfjäger

#303
June 10, 2023, 10:42:24 AM
 [evil] [evil]
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ducpainter

#304
June 10, 2023, 11:02:05 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on June 10, 2023, 08:57:37 AM
Honestly, primer and satin finish rustoleum with some hardener.
Rustoleum is straight enamel you might have to wait a week before you attempt any touch ups.. Just read the can for re-coat times. Nothing more frustrating than touching something up and having it wrinkle.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Monsterlover

#305
June 10, 2023, 11:25:50 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on June 10, 2023, 11:02:05 AM
Rustoleum is straight enamel you might have to wait a week before you attempt any touch ups.. Just read the can for re-coat times. Nothing more frustrating than touching something up and having it wrinkle.

I can live with a week. I really only get Friday Saturday Sunday to work on it.

I'll try not to miss a spot though ;D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#306
June 10, 2023, 12:05:58 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on June 10, 2023, 11:25:50 AM
I can live with a week. I really only get Friday Saturday Sunday to work on it.

I'll try not to miss a spot though ;D
If you get everything on the first try, you're in the wrong line of work. ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Monsterlover

#307
June 10, 2023, 12:24:38 PM
[laugh]

Don't i know it
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Randimus Maximus

#308
June 10, 2023, 04:46:54 PM
Great to see the progress!

Speedbag

#309
June 12, 2023, 12:30:32 PM
 8) 8) 8)
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Monsterlover

#310
June 14, 2023, 08:20:56 PM
I finished the last bead of weld on the frame tonight.

:D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#311
June 15, 2023, 03:51:34 AM
 [thumbsup]
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Monsterlover

#312
July 04, 2023, 07:29:14 AM
Short update today.

I got the frame all finished up, prepped and painted. Unfortunately, due to a variety of errors, I had adhesion problems.

After graduating from ducpainter university I was able to strip all that off and start over. Went after it with a two-part epoxy primer and a nice kit from SEM called hot rod black. This time it was a success.

I modified all the suspension mounting bolts to be more dangerous. Because pointy things are cool.
2023-07-04_10-23-42 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Primer
2023-07-04_10-23-58 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Reassembly after paint
2023-07-04_10-24-13 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

2023-07-04_10-24-21 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

I had a crew of people over this past weekend to help put the bed in the cab on. This is how it currently looks.
2023-07-04_10-24-33 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Lots more to come...
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#313
July 04, 2023, 07:31:48 AM
Also, it's been 2 years since I brought this thing home. And maybe a year and a half since I started really working on it hard.

And before anybody asks, I cold blued the bolts so they wouldn't rust.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#314
July 04, 2023, 12:16:22 PM
I had to throw the front on. I couldn't help it.

2023-07-04_03-14-45 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

2023-07-04_03-14-53 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

2023-07-04_03-15-00 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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