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Move to Michigan, rust is not an issue.








Oh, we still have rust, it's just not an issue for getting plates.

Well the Captain Kurk (custom van) did some work on the running board lights on my van.
So I had to show them off today!
(I know, blurry pics. Best ya can do with cheap camera)
But ya get the idea, No bulbs out!

lookin good Galaxy!

I put a 2nd, and 3rd coat of poly on my dash piece. Then thats it im done with it.

I got in more sandblasting and powdercoating before it rained.

I took a picture in the sunlight of the parts I had finished powdercoating. I'm pretty happy with how they turned out so far:



The reddish purple candy is somewhat similar to the color I intend to use on my fiberglass dash when I build and paint it, only it will contain colored flake.

I finished up the sandblasting and powdercoating on my core supports:



I also pulled out my cruise control servo brackets and hood latch, and blasted and coated them too. The hood latch will require several passes yet due to it's having such a complex shape with integral parts which can occupy several positions.

This powdercoat is really some pretty tough stuff; I accidentally had laid down an excessive thickness on one area of the driver side core support (it's a bit difficult to estimate the thickness of matte black) so it trapped some air and bubbled a bit in the oven. I took my random orbital sander to it to smooth it out, and was favorably impressed at just how tough it is; it took some genuine effort to remove the bubbles with 180 grit, and the adjacent areas practically laughed at my efforts. -Definitely should withstand insect and pebble strikes! It also smoothed right out and flowed together seamlessly where I did the sanding and touch up.

I can see where powdercoating could get to be a habit...

Now I'm debating on whether I should clean up the surface rust on my tube grille and powdercoat it with clear, or powdercoat it black, like I'd been planning all along...

I also checked into a set of turbine rims, but they were the wrong bolt pattern. Bummer! First set I ever had a realistic chance at.

Looks great Ram! I'd love to have a home powdercoating system

Looks fantastic!

Went to the beach to get some benefits from a friend.....

beach bunnies are hopping all over the place here....

I finished assembling the headlights and custom grille for may e150 today. THe headlights are off a mid 90s grand prix/cutlass and they fit behind the custom grille very well. It kind of reminds me of the hot wheels from the 60s where the grille went all the way across.

Also got the wheels and tires mounted after refinishing the old cyclones. They turned out pretty nice I think. I also mounted up the NOS set of J&J flares I found on CL. I still need to mount the chin spoiler but that will have to wait. Next on the list is mounting the side pipes and getting them hooked up.

before grille



Mocked up before assembly



fully assembled



The lower valence is pulled out because I am contemplating frenching the hood and fenders out around the grille. I just have not decided the best way yet.

That's looking great.