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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Another one Painted
Posted by: Racer Chris Oct 31 2013, 10:17 AM
I spent a couple months searching for a talented painter before we tackled the final stages of this project.
I was getting discouraged with not finding someone who fit the need until a couple weeks ago this guy stopped by unexpectedly.
The person I hired is someone I've known for years but had no idea he was looking for work. Timing is everything.
His years of experience finishing hot rods and painting motor coaches is a blessing as we get up to speed on another facet of 914 restoration.
The Deep Black Diamont 2 stage paint is turning out nicely on this custom bodywork (Tangerine Signature Flares and 916 Hardtop).
One fruitfly got in the booth and buried himself in the rear decklid as soon as the clear was finished but otherwise its gone almost perfectly.
Panels in basecoat
Chassis getting the basecoat
Posted by: FourBlades Oct 31 2013, 10:54 AM
Looks nice!
After painting one whole car and then redoing parts of it three years later I have a lot of respect for painters.
You can screw up the finished product in multiple ways at each step in the process.
John
Posted by: rick 918-S Oct 31 2013, 12:31 PM
Can't wait to see it assembled! Nice! Glad to see you were able to find a guy.
Posted by: Rleog Oct 31 2013, 12:38 PM
Congratulations, Chris, on getting that phase of Tangerine works settled. I have newfound respect for those who do body prep well, and especially for painters.
Posted by: r_towle Oct 31 2013, 01:21 PM
good to know its moving forward.
Soon....
Posted by: Matt Romanowski Oct 31 2013, 01:57 PM
Looks good. Another great resource out of Tangerine Racing!
Posted by: Racer Chris Oct 31 2013, 02:05 PM
Genaro and Dave are buffing the doors and deck lids while the chassis cures in the booth.
That little fly left behind a teeny tiny speck that looks like it won't come out without breaking thru to the color.
Its about 4 inches ahead of the back edge, right in the middle. 
Dave reduced the airflow through the exhaust fan and almost nothing settled on the chassis when the 4th coat of clear was finished.
Posted by: boogie_man Oct 31 2013, 03:53 PM
Black is never clean but man it's the best looking color on these IMO...
Great job !!! 
Posted by: edwin Oct 31 2013, 04:23 PM
Looks really neat. I love the clean lines of your flares
Any pics of the hardtop work?
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 31 2013, 05:41 PM
Now that's the way black is supposed to look. 
Posted by: 914forme Oct 31 2013, 07:03 PM
Got to ask, is the 916 roof becoming an item FS at Tangerine racing like your flares?
Posted by: mepstein Oct 31 2013, 08:22 PM
Got to ask, is the 916 roof becoming an item FS at Tangerine racing like your flares?
Posted by: jeff Oct 31 2013, 08:36 PM
I've seen those flares on Cambellcj's car in Red,they are beautiful !!!
Posted by: Racer Chris Oct 31 2013, 08:48 PM
Got to ask, is the 916 roof becoming an item FS at Tangerine racing like your flares?
Right now its only available in-house but I have had more than one inquiry about a kit already.
Posted by: Joe Sharp Nov 2 2013, 01:33 AM
Nice Chris, I LOVE Black, For a none color I think it makes the most beautiful 914s.
Posted by: tomeric914 Nov 2 2013, 06:52 AM
Got to ask, is the 916 roof becoming an item FS at Tangerine racing like your flares?
Right now its only available in-house but I have had more than one inquiry about a kit already.
Add me to the inquiry list!
Posted by: wndsnd Nov 2 2013, 09:01 AM
Scotty,
Time for a repaint on the autox car of yours........
John
Posted by: mrbubblehead Nov 2 2013, 11:24 AM
Got to ask, is the 916 roof becoming an item FS at Tangerine racing like your flares?
Right now its only available in-house but I have had more than one inquiry about a kit already.
Add me to the inquiry list!
me too
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Nov 2 2013, 04:19 PM
Got to ask, is the 916 roof becoming an item FS at Tangerine racing like your flares?
Right now its only available in-house but I have had more than one inquiry about a kit already.
also extemely interested in this... put me on the list as well please.
Posted by: mepstein Nov 2 2013, 05:16 PM
Got to ask, is the 916 roof becoming an item FS at Tangerine racing like your flares?
Right now its only available in-house but I have had more than one inquiry about a kit already.
also extemely interested in this... put me on the list as well please.
I plan to do a steel hardtop on my (future) subie conversion. Modeled after the 914-8
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Posted by: Racer Chris Nov 3 2013, 09:47 AM
Any pics of the hardtop work?
Here are a cpuple pics showing the complexity of the gutter construction.
The lead-in at the front is cut into the top of the windshield frame.
The side rails are 2 piece construction to accomodate the side-window top seals and headliner, and provide a good a way to attach the roof skin.
Posted by: 914_8 Nov 3 2013, 08:05 PM
Got to ask, is the 916 roof becoming an item FS at Tangerine racing like your flares?
Right now its only available in-house but I have had more than one inquiry about a kit already.
Add me to the inquiry list!
Me too
Posted by: Racer Chris Nov 10 2013, 10:58 AM
A few pictues after a bit of buffing.
Any water spots or other flaws you might notice were on my camera lens, not on the body. 
Posted by: wndsnd Nov 10 2013, 11:47 AM
Looks nice Chris,
Looks like a big step forward from the first car.
Posted by: Rleog Nov 10 2013, 01:11 PM
That has to be so satisfying to see this come together. Congratulations on successfully bringing professional specialty painting in house.
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