HOME FORUM RULES CONTACT
     
   
   

Go Back   CLASS RACER FORUM > Class Racer Forums > Class Racer Builds


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-11-2017, 11:12 AM   #151
Hacksaw
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 835
Likes: 148
Liked 272 Times in 149 Posts
Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Like the results and impressed with your progress. Question, because your in the biz. What's the procedure for removal and touch up on a steel panel if welding is required after p coat?
Hacksaw is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2017, 01:25 PM   #152
Nmbr1GMfan
VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,767
Likes: 1,199
Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts
Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hacksaw View Post
Like the results and impressed with your progress. Question, because your in the biz. What's the procedure for removal and touch up on a steel panel if welding is required after p coat?
The only real option is to get the color matched at a paint store and touch it up. I had a roll bar built once and coated it mostly together then welded it in, I touched it up at a couple welds and it looked good. Powder can also be sanded and buffed after touch up, just be careful you don't use a heavy grit paper, start with 1000 and finish with 1500-2000 and buff with a wool pad.
__________________
Todd Greene
Nmbr1GMfan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2017, 01:36 PM   #153
HandOverFist
VIP Member
 
HandOverFist's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
Posts: 1,655
Likes: 8
Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts
Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

The only tool I trust when working with springs Todd... https://www.otctools.com/products/fr...ing-compressor
__________________
Rich Taylor
I/SA - 321
HandOverFist is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2017, 09:59 AM   #154
Alan Nyhus
VIP Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lower Dakota territory
Posts: 1,162
Likes: 1,012
Liked 761 Times in 225 Posts
Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Todd, G.M. used to have one available that used a plate like the OTC on the bottom and the threaded rod came up through the shock mount hole in the upper control arm. I believe Kent-Moore made them for G.M.
__________________
"That'll never work....."
Alan Nyhus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2017, 11:08 AM   #155
Nmbr1GMfan
VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,767
Likes: 1,199
Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts
Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Yes one that would run through the shock hole would be the hot ticket, the plate ones are far better than the one I have.
__________________
Todd Greene
Nmbr1GMfan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2017, 03:08 PM   #156
Rich Biebel
VIP Member
 
Rich Biebel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs
Posts: 2,273
Likes: 25
Liked 510 Times in 200 Posts
Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

I have a compressor for well over 40 years.

J hook style with a center bolt. One short and one long hook on each end.

Slips in thru the shock hole and just spin it apart to get it in or out.

You can pull a spring down straight or curved by moving the hooks.

GM cars were often curved in the front nd makes it real easy.

Just position the spring right during install to get it to seat properly top and bottom...

It has never failed me.

I even did springs without a compressor using the lift and a jackstand......got a little iffy at times...
__________________
Rich Biebel
S/C 1479

Last edited by Rich Biebel; 12-13-2017 at 03:20 PM.
Rich Biebel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-15-2017, 09:19 AM   #157
Nmbr1GMfan
VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,767
Likes: 1,199
Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts
Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Did just a little yesterday, started cleaning brake parts and got the steering parts prepped and painted.

__________________
Todd Greene
Nmbr1GMfan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-16-2017, 10:24 AM   #158
Nmbr1GMfan
VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,767
Likes: 1,199
Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts
Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Powdercoat cleared the rear cover yesterday, I think I liked it better raw but they just don't clean up so this will make it easy. Picking up some parts now then gonna get a few things done today.
__________________
Todd Greene
Nmbr1GMfan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-16-2017, 07:07 PM   #159
Nmbr1GMfan
VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,767
Likes: 1,199
Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts
Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Front end is buttoned up, shocks are in, steering is all back in. I put the rear backing plates in backwards so the e-brake cable holes were backwards so fixed that and installed the rear cover and shocks. Quickly threw the pedals, dash, a seat and doors in so we can get the cage in next week. Doing some family stuff tomorrow and putting some lights on the house so no car time tomorrow.



__________________
Todd Greene
Nmbr1GMfan is offline   Reply With Quote
Liked
Old 12-18-2017, 01:29 PM   #160
Nmbr1GMfan
VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,767
Likes: 1,199
Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts
Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Dropped off to get the cage in this morning, should have it back end of the week.
__________________
Todd Greene
Nmbr1GMfan is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:17 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright © Class Racer.com. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.