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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Jim Johnson
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