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Good progress being made on the new Whitephrog. Should be in primer by the end of week.

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This question has likely been discussed before on another thread but I'll ask it anyway. Once I get the newly painted tub and bonnet back from the paint and body guys, what should be the order of the "put back together"? What are some lessons learned from using the wrong sequence of events?
 
Looks great! and my question in addition to yours - since I should have the tub soon also is - what about the paint? do you polish/ wet sand/ clay/ wet sand? before the body goes together? any thoughts?
 
Front and rear suspension first. Then you can move it around.
 
Then plumbing and wiper system.
 
I'll be bringing my '63 Midget tub back from the bodyshop soon...my overall plan is:

plumbing/wiring
suspension/steering
fuel system/hydraulic system to include MC's & pedals
engine/transmission/complete whatever running gear isn't
interior
exterior trim
buff body

DRIVE HER!!
 
Naa Tony, you are going to need another of those big plastic baloons to store her in. LOL

When do we get to see some pics?
 
I too am waiting for those pics, Tony. :smile:

And Ray, I agree with the orders above. Suspension and hydraulic lines first for sure.
 
Tony, why buff last? I buff first. It is easier and does not require masking the car.
 
First thing you install, even if temporarily, is the door check straps.
Make sure the wipers work before installing the dash.
Windshield is one of the last things to install.
 
Trevor Jessie said:
Tony, why buff last? I buff first. It is easier and does not require masking the car.
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If I nick the paint while I'm assembling it, I can do the repairs to it when the entire car is assembled & then buff the body so you can never find the paint repairs.....it is a little more labor intensive but it does ensure a flawless paint job.

& I will nick it somewhere during assembly - that's almost guaranteed!
 
Sure, final touch up is always needed, but I can not imagine that it would not be easier and neater to to buff the car first before doing assembly.
 
Agreed, and I see Tony's point. That's why I fitted everything while it was in primer, took it all off and had it painted. Then it was just careful reassembly.

But, if I know Tony, it will be perfect or as close as possible.
 
I guess I'm working on the assumption that you would want the entire car buffed to have the paint as slick and uniform as possible. If you are only doing spot blending and polishing, then last would be fine.
 
Tom, the guy that does our buffing only takes less than an hour on an assembled LBC. No tapeing or masking, he is good.
 
What??? You don't do your own buffing? I keep saying it ... you guys are farming out all the fun jobs. Bolting stuff together is boring. :wink:
 
Trevor - I've pretty much farmed out everything on this car except disassembly, assembly, engine rebuild, suspension rebuild....I've gotta be ready for Missouri!

Bodyman said it comes home next Friday!

Got the engine from the machine shop today - will paint it tomorrow & assemble over weekend!
 
OK, building an engine is fun. Clean, mic, measure, file rings, lap valves, etc. Better than just bolting it in.
 
See my post "$717.96" to see where I'm starting....
 
Trevor Jessie said:
Better than just bolting it in.
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For some of us... me, I'll be happy just to get to where I can bolt in my motor...
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Me, a bit overwhelmed? Never.
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