Red Convertible Resto

[Rollaround]

Kevin,that trunk looks great. Is that the silver grey Zolatone 20? Does that need to be mixed with a activator/hardener?

Yes Jim, it is Silver Gray.  There is a Quick Step Catalyst but it is not required, it may function more as an accelerator than catalyst. I used it right out of the can, the product is dry to the touch in two hours and fully cured in 5-7 days.
It took time for me to refine my spraying technique. Over two days, using three different spray guns with different tips to produce samples on cardboard and sheet metal until I was satisfied with the end result.
I'm not sure if Silver Grey is the correct color for my red car, my 65 Special (Yellow) had a different color.   

[cwmcobra]

For comparison, I used Zolatone Medusa Gray in my trunk.  Pictures attached of the Medusa Gray and the original spatter paint in my other GS.  When I was looking for the correct color, it was noted that the original color was no longer available.

 

Chuck

[GS66]

Looks pretty close to me!

[Rollaround]

Sitting at home dreaming stuff up during my stay at home time.
I've reached the point where the doors will be going on and off the body several times for fitment, alignment, block sanding, painting and finial assembly. After researching available door dollies and stands I sketched out a door dolly that adapts to my transmission jack. The transmission jack affords pitch and roll in two axis plus up and down, I added a couple more adjustment, twist and bend; this will allow me to dry fit and mark the hinges prior to final installation. If one is good two must be better and their reversible, that is the door can be mounted facing in or out. In for tweeking and installation out for painting.

All made from leftover steel used to reinforce the body when it was on the rotisserie and some left over Rustoleum paint.

Next, two more jigs, one for fenders and one bumper installation.

[Rollaround]

Couple more.

[elagache]

Dear Kevin and mid-60s Buick owners who make tools,

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After researching available door dollies and stands I sketched out a door dolly that adapts to my transmission jack.
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A very clever reuse of things you already had around!     Thanks for sharing!

Cheers, Edouard 

[GS66]

Nice job Kevin!

[vinnie]

I like the revised version. Onward & upward. Stay Safe.

[cwmcobra]

Good mental exercise and your usual attention to detail. 

My exercise has been inventorying and blasting fasteners.  Trying to be sure I have them ready when assembly continues....

Enjoy the ride in safety!

 

Chuck

[Rollaround]

Installed the doors, fenders and set the hood in place to check gaps and seams, with some effort all feel in place. Then disassembled everything for primer sealer. except for some minor glazing the body work is done 

[Rollaround]

More pixs.
The doors body hinge mount nuts were striped or previously cross threaded, I drilled them out and replaced the with a 3/8' bolts.

[dsags]

Great job ! If you were a few years younger the paint could stay with the matt look.

Dan

[cwmcobra]

Great work Kevin.  You''ll catch up to me in no time!!   

 

Chuck

[GS66]

Great work, thanks for the update!

[elagache]

Great work, thanks for the update!

x2!!

Cheers, Edouard