Wow that far from another Spridgeteer, maybe we need to get some youth
into the little sport : )
Well keep us posted anyway just in case some of us want to make a
trip. Are you posting progress on your Facebook account?
Again sorry about your little dog, the car will help ease the pain
with the challenge of restoration.
Lin
On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 1:22 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks, Lin. But I won't be ready for an OSHIT for some time to come. Even
> at that, I am so far off the beaten path that I doubt anyone could make it
> here to help out. There isn't another Spridgeteer within 150 miles of me
> that I know of. It will get done. Just take a bit longer.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 5:50 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> Jim,
>> Really glad to hear this and yes you should have an OSHIT day.
>> I recall Frank painting everything off the body then assembly.
>> Lin
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 6:59 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > At long last my doctor cleared me to work on the Midget as long as I
>> > don't
>> > try to lift heavy stuff! It's been nearly 2 years since I power washed
>> > the
>> > car and various parts and I have been unable to do any work until now.
>> >
>> > Yesterday I got help and loaded the tub and its wooden rotisserie onto
>> > my
>> > small trailer. I then towed it over to a friend's shop where there is a
>> > large compressor and spent 5 hours sandblasting on the tub and front
>> > scuttle. I hope to have everything cleaned off and ready for the body
>> > work
>> > and panel sanding by the middle of next week!
>> >
>> > Today I did a lot of clean-up and organization in the garage and
>> > stripped
>> > the front fenders, bonnet and boot lid. Still have to strip down the
>> > doors.
>> >
>> > Now... a bunch of this restoration work I have never done before
>> > although I
>> > got to help with Buster's car and the Holy Sprite. One logistical
>> > problem
>> > escapes me. When do the fenders, bonnet, boot lid, doors and front
>> > scuttle
>> > go back on the car?? Before or after prime/paint? If before, how do you
>> > get paint down inside the fenders...etc?
>> >
>> > Frankie.... I'll be calling you soon for advice on painting.... You
>> > guys are the best!!
>> >
>> > Cheers!!
>> > Jim
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>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim Johnson
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> Yup. I stay plenty busy!!
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>
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