Fiat, Second Time Around

[bob w]

When my worn out thumbs, wrists and forearms can't push the Bond board any longer I have been putting primer on the aluminum intrior panels using a foam brush.
The exterior of all the aluminum panels will get the home-made Lizard Skin treatment. Hopefully this will keep the heat down in this tiny car with an aluminum interior.

Rainman, good idea. Trunk paint would work.

p.s. There's a new entry at the tail end of the previous page.

 

[sgtpontiac]

Looking Good!!!

Always wondered if that homemade stuff would work....looks like we might know soon enough....looks good....Don't think glare will be an issue....will be bright in there but doubt glare......cool beans!!

 

[jfg455]

hey Bob look at the wheels on this one. I think yours would do just fine shiney. Just my $.02

 

[BigIrish]

A+ and a gold star for sticking with this project. Wow, what a big one!!

Everything is looking great. Cool idea on the homemade lizard skin.

 

[bob w]

After a little slotting & shimming I got the passenger door centered in the opening. Currently adding a little Bondo to match the contour of the door to the quarter and the rocker panel.

Thanks for the vote of confidence BI. Today I sat on a stool and felt a bit overwhelmed by the remaining work. Thought about packing the project away until the fall. In a few minutes I got over it and went back to work.

Yes, jfg455, it might be wise to have some shine on the wheels as most everything else will be black.

 

[jammersspeed]

keep at bob w. looking good!!! i look forward to seeing it this summer in person at the 50's !

 

[bob w]

Prime Time!!!
Primed the body and doors today. With good old school lacquer primer. I have a little buzz on as I type this.
I shoot the primer when I can't stand to do any more body work. That doesn't necessarily mean it is ready.

 

[GJunktionMike]

Bob you are realy moving on this, looks awsome. Can't wait to see that body sitting back on the frame.

 

[bob w]

I painted it with Omni epoxy primer.

 

[bob w]

Back in the 60's I helped a friend run a C/Gas Willys. At the U.S. Nationals we came up against Hill & Zartman's Willys, The "Filthy '40. That Willys had a primer paint scheme that I have somewhat duplicated on the Fiat. Pork Zartman could really shift a 4 speed. He died about a year ago. The Filthy 40 impressed me so much I wanted to pay a bit of tribute in this way.

 

[hotrod preacher]

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looks good! to do something in a "tribute" is awesome in my book


i didn't know omni had a black epoxy... i may hafta look into that for my "next project"[ddd

 

[roddguy1]

Wow Bob, this car is really coming together nicely. I love this paint scheme. [cl

 

[Tim...Ok]

thats looks really good Bob, can't wait to see it come back together..

 

[donsrods]

Does that look good, or what !!!!!!!!!! Love the white stripes breaking up the black, very cool.

Now, aren't you glad you didn't put this on the back burner till fall ??


Don

 

[GJunktionMike]

Bob that is look'n awsome, can't wait to see it all together [cl[cl[P

 

[CORPO]

WOW Bob, that paint scheme looks great.!

if you don't mind me asking, your homemade lizard skin, how much did it cost you compared to buying the off the shelf version ?

 

[jfg455]

SAAWEEET!![cl

 

[bob w]

Thank you everyone for the very kind comments. It is a great motivator.
I got a pair of 16 by 8 wheels for the Mickey Thompson Drag Radials. Not my favorite style but all I could afford right now.
A few weeks ago I assembled a low compression 406 small block Chevy intended for the Fiat. Then I thought it is a better engine for a car that will be driven a lot. So I grabbed all the parts for a 377 sbc that I disassembled a few years ago. Needed to have the mains line honed. The short block is on the stand behind the wheels & tires. Still don't have a good set of heads for it though.

 

[earthman]

You are the hotrod buildingest man i ever saw Bob. We are so fortunate to have you on the board.

 

[earthman]

I see orbs in the photo in #309. Are these friends of yours ?