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  1. tookwik4u89

    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    Thanks Dave, I wish I would have had it done then. And I wish I could have been there for more than just the dyno day. I wont start any projects next spring;)
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    Milo's Booster Seat...

    I get to start torching out my suspension bolts this week.....YAY:cry:
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    Wiped down old paint with wax and grease remover, 180 DA sander before primer, then 3 coats high build 2K primer, blocked out with 600 wet (used SEM spray on guide coat), then cleaned and wiped, and then cleaned, then after that cleaned a couple times and wiped and blew out every crack and...
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    Tanya's New Mk2

    Nice one Tanya, love the black on MKII, and 85 was the best looking IMO.
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    I know how that goes, and then it took me a year to start after I got the body parts:3d_frown:
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    Thanks man....and yes , I'm a little skerred about scratching it now!! This is the pic you missed, it's like one of them puzzles....I'll give you a hint....look by the fuel door;) LMAO Dave.....I was thinking of giving it to a homeless person, but first I have to shoot all the black...
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    They are good. I busted ass prepping it with them all day , then when it came to spray time, I stayed outside and let them do their thing. I talked to them when they came out between coats, but I didn't stand there and stare while they were shooting, ...I hate when people do that while I'm...
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    My Very Own 7MGTE Build - Will It Live?

    This project will be good for you. Carb cleaner works great for disintegrating all that crud inside.
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    Just a little with 1500 for dust nibs between, it won't need much, for the most part its pristine....not one run, no orange peel....amazing:love:
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    Shiny new parts going on... (Pics included)

    Sweet! Those t-stat housings are a PITA to polish.
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    These pics taken in the other booth show the actual true 3E5 beautifulness:)
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    Actually, I just find rednecks in general to be pretty damn funny:biglaugh: I have no idea who the guy was that opened for him, but he was 10 times funnier, I LMAO. Thanks V...I always knew you had good taste;) Thanks Ryan.....I had some great help, it would have taken me a month AT...
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    More coming later, I gotta go....tickets to Rodney Carrington!
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    This batch of pics looks orange, the lighting in this booth had some funkiness going on with my camera, but I'm not going all General Lee style.....sorry Jay;) This pic right here is where I'm thrilled, body is perfect straight, no signs I did any body work:)
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    Clear you want, clear you will get .....downloading!
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    Finally some RED, Deltron DBC base coat.....nice and dull.....for a minute.
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    Time for this thread to deliver..... We put a coat of sealer on before painting to be sure the color was even...
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    Sorry bud....Jay is the man with all the connections down there:sarcasm: I am anxious to see yours painted too though. Yep, makes it real easy, I'll take a pic before I start this a.m. Car looks pretty bare....no bumpers, doors, targa, hatch , hood. Should be in the 10's easy as it sits...
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    Tookwik's 3E5/7M is FTW build, Pt. 2. (Actual progress occurring regularly)

    LOL, I took it to where the booth is.....That's why it be on the traila foo!;) Those paint booths are bad ass, got to scope it all out today:love: