Another Good Day

I have been working for months on the two front fenders and still have a ways to go. However I started on the front grill and Hot Damn I am on a roll. The grill was sanded and primed in ten minutes. Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah. Well since you asked, I employed the most advanced mechanic technique known to modern man - I bought the grill on ebay. After all my dolly dinging, grinding, welding, sanding, chemical reacting, wire brushing, rust inhibiting, and well you know - truck stuff, I decided that if I used the time money labor hypertension groin pulling algorithm it would converge on buying the part vs. fixing the old one. Stephanie has suggested that I try this method on a few other parts - something tells me my time is running out.

Not every second is dedicated to truck restoration, we had a small diversion this weekend, the Rudolph 5K Run came down our street. Sam and I wore Santa Claus hats to get into the spirit and Abby put on her reindeer outfit. I know dogs and I think she really likes it, I can see it in her eyes.

The other big success was to finish with the body filler stage on the fenders. Since I Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dahed earlier, I will Yippee ki-ay now. Proper celebratory vernacular protocol must be followed, only one per essay. Once the body filler is sanded to the correct shape, the next step is to spray on the high build sanding primer. I can’t help but notice how similar auto body work is to the high fashion make up business. You know with buffing, foundation, filler, and color coat. Next year I am going to the New York fashion week as a body specialist. After all I have all the tools and a good eye for curves.

I have turned my garage into a salon of sorts, well a paint booth anyway. With the weather cooling down I have heated the garage and am able to spray parts. The fenders are primed and don’t you think it is a great shade of yellow.

The only problem with painting in your garage is the minor problem with overspray. I did shut my tool boxes and used a few drop cloths on my bench and table. But even with all the foresight and protection, sometimes a few items get painted in the fray. It is just a hazard of the trade.

I promis to be more careful in the future, although I would have preferred to paint the cat. Don't you think Abby looks good in a light citron.

My Oh My What a Wonderful Day.