What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

I managed to squeak my way out of taking the kids to gymnastics classes this evening. Instead, I was able to spend an hour and a half or so sandblasting more of the engine compartment. Whoever was in charge of spraying the black paint sure was heavy-handed on the drivers side shock tower!

I didn't bother taking any pictures, as I don't think the change is that noticeable. I DID however, take Craigs advice and used a tarp... I was able to recover more than 3/4 of the sand I used. The other 1/4 is divided between my boxer shorts and my windshield wiper system ( I forgot to remove the wiper posts and motor before I started sandblasting...)

 

What I found to work pretty good is a 5 gallon bucket with real steel screen duck taped to the top for sifting. This also helps to sift it which also helps drying if it has any moisture.

 

Getting ready to fly out for the All Star Race in Charlotte so I rode by the glass shop. The car's still sitting in there.

 

Thanks Gene! That's basically what I have, but it's a store-bought item that I am borrowing from a friend. The inside bottom of the bucket is conical in shape, so the sand flows into the hose really good. I gathered up the tarp and then dumped the sand and foreign objects into a plastic kitty-litter container, then poured it out of the litter container through the screen that snaps onto the top of the bucket.

My biggest issue right now is that the compressor is running constantly and then I start getting moisture coming out the tip of the gun. I need a few more SCFM and lot more "tank".

 

I did nothing since I don't have my maverick but I did call around today for a new maverick

 

Painted my kick panels, arm rests, the leather cover on my shifter knob and the covers/inserts that go in the rear interior panels for the seat belts(don't know what they're called). I used the SEM paint and everything looks pretty darn good.

 

I paid for a 5lb box of powder for some upcoming powder coating projects for the black comet
I intend to powder coat all kinds of stuff like 5 emblems my spoiler tail light frames BUMPERS aluminum diamond plate door panels and Im not real sure what else I can come up with curb hopper mentioned powder coating my wheels but I DONT think I want burgundy wheels on my car oh and door handles for the outside.and chrome trim for the windshield (MAYBE)
cant wait for the parts to be done! the powder coating will bring my black comet to kickass level at the upcoming june car show at red72grabbers families pizza place

 

I just placed my order for my new powder coat headers from Classic Inlines! Can't wait for that new rumblin' sound!!!! I am also going to pick up that new air cleaner as well...Now I just have to decide on straight pipes or mufflers
YEA ME!!!!!

 

I ordered my 425hp 347ci stroker from Prestige Motorsports today. Going in the 73 Grabber. While I'm waiting the two months for it to arrive I decided to dismantle the front end of the 72 Comet to do a clean-up and general restoration. Damm...I need a life. Getting it ready to sell it in a few weeks,

 

helped lay out my carpet last night in the gt and it will be glued in today
saturday Ill be going to tear parts off of the black comet to go for the powder coating monday

 

I FINALLY got my rear end in gear to put together my rear end

Spool and Disc brakes, new rotors and pads on the way, and in the mean time a nice black paint job.

 

I put in a used drivers side window regulator that I got from Craig Selvey.
Thanks again Craig.:Handshake

 

I sprayed my trunk in my Grabber with speckled trunk paint, getting a new trunk mat tomorrow.

 

You are welcome. Glad it worked out.

 

I have a wilwood billet reservoir coming today, the pos plastic reservoir leaks and I can't get it to stop... If you do a hydraulic clutch do your self a favor and get a one pc. metal reservoir...