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Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 05-21-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,397
Posted By hesster
Anyone get theirs yet? EMailed them and haven't...

Anyone get theirs yet? EMailed them and haven't heard squat back yet.
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-20-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
A great day Saturday as said in the previous...

A great day Saturday as said in the previous post, but Sunday did not go real well.
Got the Deck Lid and Shaker Scoop ready for Paint, but the results were not good. So I will share the Bad stuff...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-18-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Got lots Painted today. Yesterday was heavy...

Got lots Painted today. Yesterday was heavy rain, so spent hours in prep - final scuff sanding the parts and deep cleaned the Barn to see if that helped reduce any floating contaminents. It really...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-16-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Threw BC/CC Paint - finally. Started...

Threw BC/CC Paint - finally. Started concervative, so figured the Rockers were the best test bed for initial results and learnings.

Layed on (3) Base Coats, prob could went with (2), but adjusted...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-15-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Endless prep. Resprayed the front Fascia Grills,...

Endless prep. Resprayed the front Fascia Grills, Winglets, and engine Cover after wet sand. These parts needed another coat of Primer to be ready. This is time consuming and do you you dont want...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-14-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Forgot about the finish sanding on the small...

Forgot about the finish sanding on the small parts, and the Hood underside. They are ready.

And the front Fascia Grills will get Gold on the perrmiter, so sanded that back. It will need to be...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-14-2024, 08:06 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Nice 82 degree day yesterday, and got some Panels...

Nice 82 degree day yesterday, and got some Panels wet sanded.
And today? 53 and drizzling.

As for sanding Sealer or Primer, some may just scuff it up and get any nibs off, but the best way is to...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-11-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Fascias primered. It barely warmed up enough...

Fascias primered.
It barely warmed up enough late in the day to get them done. Shot them at 7:00 PM, with a few beers. They took alot of Paint, already went through a Gallon, may need to get...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 05-10-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 599
Posted By hesster
I suggest you send a Email to Ted Jannetty. One...

I suggest you send a Email to Ted Jannetty. One of the best out there.
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-08-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
More Primer - Hood, Rockers, Deck Lid, Dove Tail...

More Primer - Hood, Rockers, Deck Lid, Dove Tail Spoiler.
Wet sand sessions next. More Primer after initial sanding to be assessed.
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-07-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
It warmed up today enough to get more painting...

It warmed up today enough to get more painting in.
This round was Priming the Fenders, sanded and added another few coats to the Extractors, and the Hood underside and Shaker Scoop outer. It is...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-07-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 466
Views: 71,421
Posted By hesster
Again - killer build. You guy's down south...

Again - killer build.
You guy's down south still have much nicer weather in general than us up here in Michigan. Yesterday was mid 70's and I was able to finally throw Paint. Today?
Cold and...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-07-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Finally threw some Paint. Waited until the Barn...

Finally threw some Paint. Waited until the Barn was at least 65 degrees, put the filters in the Windows, and fired up the Exhaust Fans. This set-up worked great to evacuate overspray in a hurry.
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-05-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Thanks BEM - I have seen that in my research -...

Thanks BEM - I have seen that in my research - one bad ass machine, and quite pricey for sure.

So worked the Barn's Car building side for Paint prep. Took longer than expected, as I knew it has...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-02-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Inching ever closer to painting parts, may paint...

Inching ever closer to painting parts, may paint a few of the smaller pieces over the next few days, and dial in the Paint Gun's.

Uncovered the "Beast Camaro" in prep for moving it out and into...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-29-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Love you Guys - you would pick the most expensive...

Love you Guys - you would pick the most expensive wheels which is the Forgeline's #4.
But I tend to agree, it will be the Forgeline TA3's, or the Resto Mod's #3 which closely mirror the look of...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 04-28-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 342
Posted By hesster
Woodward Speed Shop/PMD in Pontiac MI.

Woodward Speed Shop/PMD in Pontiac MI.
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-27-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Nice day here in MI, and Wet Sanding and...

Nice day here in MI, and Wet Sanding and preparing Parts and Panels for paint.

One day it's 70, next it is in the 30's.:mad0260:
Need a string of 65 deg - 70 deg days w/o rain to throw paint.
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-26-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Tires and Wheels for the Bandit Project - ...

Tires and Wheels for the Bandit Project -
Struggling with which style "Snowflake" Wheels to purchase, and what size would be best. Been researching the Forum on Wheel/Tire combos, and yes indeed...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-26-2024, 08:07 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Built Front and Rear Fascia Paint Panel fixtures...

Built Front and Rear Fascia Paint Panel fixtures with some old 2x4's and mattress topper memory foam. Should do the trick for positioning the parts horziontally for painting, which is best for...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-25-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 627
Posted By hesster
Nice - what are the offsets F/R? I want to run...

Nice - what are the offsets F/R? I want to run at least the first 9" F & 10" R on my new car, or maybe the 10s/11s but not sure about 10s on the Fronts. So it seems the difference you show here is...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-24-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 260
Posted By hesster
TPMS Question

With new wheels, what is recommended for TPMS sensors to avoid the Dash Indicator.
OEM or are the cheap aftermarket one's OK to use?
Like:...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-23-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Thanks. It is a new 30x50 Pole Barn, Metal...

Thanks. It is a new 30x50 Pole Barn, Metal Siding and Roof, and Sprayfoamed. So it is very well insulated, and contrary to what one would think, it is so well sealed up there is no condensation. ...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-23-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Ordered my custom "DaVinci Wrap Masters" Hood...

Ordered my custom "DaVinci Wrap Masters" Hood Bird and a few "Trans Am" and Sail panel decals that come with it, and wouldn't you know USPS can't deliver anything here without crushing the box, or in...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-19-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By hesster
Thanks all - just wanted to be absolutely sure a...

Thanks all - just wanted to be absolutely sure a custom made wheel will fit as they usually are not returnable.
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-18-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Catch Can Install Had a Moroso CC left over...

Catch Can Install

Had a Moroso CC left over from a previous build, andf installed it.

It looks like a quality unit after opeming it up. First thing was to polish everything, and determine...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-18-2024, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By hesster
Wheel Backspacing?

I see all of the Camaro Wheel specs like diameter, width, offset, and bolt pattern, but what is the BACKSPACING on the stock 20x8 and 20x9 wheels?

I am looking to buy a set of custom Snowflake...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-17-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Finished up the LED's wiring inside the car to...

Finished up the LED's wiring inside the car to the Console and in the Trunk.

A maze of wires, but it works great. I have one PB Switch for just the Amber Halo's and Fogs, one for all the Blue...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-14-2024, 08:08 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,043
Posted By hesster
Haven't posted in a while but not like I'm...

Haven't posted in a while but not like I'm slacking. Just busy with other stuff that has to get done around the house and yard.

After the Tilt Hood fiasco, I had to refit the front end panels and...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 04-10-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,397
Posted By hesster
I also have one on order, I really like the looks...

I also have one on order, I really like the looks of it, and think it will go well with my Trans Am Conversion Project Car. Had to temporarly mount the stock Diffuser to enable trial fitting the new...
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