66 Pontiac Tempest Custom

[shawn e.]

Hi my name is Shawn I have a 1966 Tempest Custom I have owned for 15 years or so was my daily driver at first. I have been restoring it since 2004.
This is a condensed version of my resto so far. Right now my decklid, hood doors, fenders, cowl and header panel have been sprayed with dp50lf and k38 blocked and ready for base and clear. I have been using a cheap Kobalt gun for primer but have ordered a gun from Len to shoot the base and clear with. I have every part to complete the job just need to finish paint and start on the interior. I have done everything myself, engine and body work. I am leaving out a lot of info but I am not a typist:D .

Shawn

http://s223.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/shawnje/66%20tempest/

[Roger J.]

You know you've had your project car torn apart too long when:
Your dogs are living in your fenders.. :D

Seriously though,, that's gonna be a sharp ride when it's done!!..

[Ranchero_65]

Hey Shawn , Looks good . Working on a Ranchero my self but have had a few health set backs. I'm in Roseburg .

[carcrazy]

Looking good Shawn. I've seen you over at the PY forum.

[shawn e.]

Sprayed dp50lf and k38 yesterday. Hope to have it blocked by the weekend.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/shawnje/66%20tempest/100_3020.jpg
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Shawn

[Jeff Walker]

Looking good!:cool:

[Ranchero_65]

Looks nice, hope ya got strong arms ....

[J-rod]

Looks good!

[shawn e.]

Looks nice, hope ya got strong arms ....

Well I didn't specify which weekend:D . I finished blocking yesterday and hope to spray "THIS" weekend........................if it's not too hot.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/shawnje/66%20tempest/100_3063.jpg

Shawn

[Ranchero_65]

Calling for mid 90's all week and 100+ by the weekend . To dang hot to do anything. ..

[shawn e.]

Well no spray today. I wanted to pick up a quart of clear to have as back up because I think am going to be short. The the supplier is out of quarts and I don't want to spring for a whole gallon. My own fault for waiting to the last minute.

I guess I will start my next project:D


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Shawn

[Ranchero_65]

ummmmm I think you been out in the sun to long ..... :D

[shawn e.]

Body done!

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/shawnje/66%20tempest/100_3099.jpg
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Shawn







Shawn

[shawn e.]

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Shawn

[442scotty]

Awesome looking job!

[Ranchero_65]

Looks nice ! You gonna make it to the blackberry festival ?

[shawn e.]

Thanks, There is no way I will be ready this summer. I am pretty excited that all the dirty work is done. I have a few runs and some specks to deal with but now I feel that some pressure has been relieved.

Shawn

[shawn e.]

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/shawnje/66%20tempest/100_3237.jpg

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Buffing my arse off!

[Ranchero_65]

Looking better all the time !!!

[jaak]

Looks great, Shawn! I got a couple of questions..... what brand of paint did you use? Also, which gun did you purchase from Len to paint it with?

Keep up the good work ,
Jason

[shawn e.]

Looks great, Shawn! I got a couple of questions..... what brand of paint did you use? Also, which gun did you purchase from Len to paint it with?

Keep up the good work ,
Jason
Thanks, I used PPG Deltron, and I purchased the Devilbiss Plus gun.

Shawn

[shawn e.]

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/shawnje/66%20tempest/100_3250.jpg
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More Progress, Trying to get the headliner installed . so I can get the rear glass in then I will start cutting and buffing my small parts and install as I go starting with deck lid then fenders hood and doors. Noticing as the car goes together my garage is shrinking.

Shawn

[Phil V]

Shawn, is that you in the picture wearing a blue t-shirt ?

[Mooch]

I would think that is his son Phil .


Mooch :scratchch

[Phil V]

I figured that but I had to ask. There are some really talented younger guys.

[Mooch]

I figured that but I had to ask. There are some really talented younger guys.

That is true Phil . Much more so than when I was young .

I only said that because I believe he said he got the car 15 years ago .


Mooch :scratchch

[shawn e.]

LOL that is my son Lucas! I showed him this thread and you guys made his day. He is a great kid though, and when I grow up I want to be just like him!:D

Shawn

[shawn e.]

Interior is in except front seat, dash bezel and pad. Rear window and reveal trim is in.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/shawnje/66%20tempest/100_3320.jpg

Shawn