Post by Rusty on Jun 6, 2010 22:48:21 GMT -5
I built the Mcrib car. As most of you know the Thunderbird bodies seem to be all twisted and torked alot. So I started with a hot hair dryer, and hot water, and slow work. A bunch of body putty and loads of sanding.
heres the work so far:
The body was warped so badly it actually broke over the left front wheel well.
after I applied the nose it still didn't fit correctly so then came the body putty
finally I am getting close to being able to paint it.
After alot and I do mean alot of straightening, I finally got the last coat of paint on the body. It started with a body that was so warpped it actually broke. Will post more as I get it done.
well I have finished the decals now to let it rest and finish the rest of it. I am feeling better about this one now as I actually got the body"kinda sorta"straight. alot of hot water, and body putty works wonders.
heres the work so far:
The body was warped so badly it actually broke over the left front wheel well.
after I applied the nose it still didn't fit correctly so then came the body putty
finally I am getting close to being able to paint it.
After alot and I do mean alot of straightening, I finally got the last coat of paint on the body. It started with a body that was so warpped it actually broke. Will post more as I get it done.
well I have finished the decals now to let it rest and finish the rest of it. I am feeling better about this one now as I actually got the body"kinda sorta"straight. alot of hot water, and body putty works wonders.