My Barn Find Resto begins

[vping]

Did you use stripper to get all the paint off and then a grinder or just the gridner?

 

[Trevor Jessie]

3M makes a "sand blaster" disc for 4" grinders that works very well for removing paint without removing metal or getting things too hot. I use them to clean up the metal after using chemical stippers. I prefer to just media blast things though.

 

[vping]

Do you media blast at your house or do you own a shop?

 

[sideache]

I used 3M 100 grit on the whole thing, It took a couple of days. Media blasting quotes ranged from 650 to 850. So I spent 45 bucks on wheels and paper and rolled up my sleeves, /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Trevor Jessie]

I use my father's equipment. It is done outdoors in a field. Always try to find a cool dry day to do the work. Most of my Midget I stripped using chemicals and discs, except the engine bay, underside, and interior. I sand blasted those.

 

[sideache]

Concept Sketches

 

[jlaird]

I know its momma was Orental?

Boy the vents sure look great. Old man Healey missed the boat on that one.

Think I would find a way to put the lights back where they belong. Smaller units maybe?

 

[sideache]

I should have our glass shop make a squinty lense