Cheap paint job
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markmitchinnh
Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Cheap paint job
My wife bought a 1995 Cavalier with 79,000 miles on it, she paid 1600 bucks for it. Car is solid and only needed a muffler a tune up & a paint job. The car was pinkish purple and was peeling bad. SO I had her pick out a color from the rustoleum line of paints I mixed it with mineral spirits (thinner) and added a tiny amount of a chemical called Japanese dryer. I laid down 4 coats in one hot day. and the wife is happy Cost approximately $100.00
Recently bought a 1989 Astro RS from Florida. Replaced stock engine witha 1997 5.7 vortec with TBI and replaced transmission with rebuilt 700R4 with mild shift kit.
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012
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doyoulikeithere
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Re: Cheap paint job
Nice!
No need for rocket science, keep it simple.... I actually used a roller to paint my GT last summer.
Looks better at 20 feet than 2 feet, But I'm of the frame of mind that: It aint the fashion, it's the function that matters.
For example, A lifted 2wd van with huge bogger tires on all 4 corners, doesnt seem very functional, but 'some people' find it quite 'fashionable'.](./images/smilies/eusa_wall.gif "Banging my head")
No need for rocket science, keep it simple.... I actually used a roller to paint my GT last summer.
Looks better at 20 feet than 2 feet, But I'm of the frame of mind that: It aint the fashion, it's the function that matters.
For example, A lifted 2wd van with huge bogger tires on all 4 corners, doesnt seem very functional, but 'some people' find it quite 'fashionable'.
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
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markmitchinnh
Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Re: Cheap paint job
I will post a pic on my photo bucket account tomorrow.
Recently bought a 1989 Astro RS from Florida. Replaced stock engine witha 1997 5.7 vortec with TBI and replaced transmission with rebuilt 700R4 with mild shift kit.
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012
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doyoulikeithere
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Re: Cheap paint job
Mark,
Does your 89 RS have a have a set of holes stamped thru the steering column bracket to hang a clutch pedal from?
All my pre 90 vans had the holes, but my 90 GT has no holes.
Looking fwd to the pix !!
Does your 89 RS have a have a set of holes stamped thru the steering column bracket to hang a clutch pedal from?
All my pre 90 vans had the holes, but my 90 GT has no holes.
Looking fwd to the pix !!
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
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markmitchinnh
Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Re: Cheap paint job
heres a pic of the wifes car -I have not looked at my astro in regards to the clutch pedal I will later today.
http://s199.photobucket.com/albums/aa22 ... G_0317.jpg
http://s199.photobucket.com/albums/aa22 ... G_0317.jpg
Recently bought a 1989 Astro RS from Florida. Replaced stock engine witha 1997 5.7 vortec with TBI and replaced transmission with rebuilt 700R4 with mild shift kit.
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012