Never play leap frog with a unicorn
I want you to know, that that title has nothing to do with this post, but I spent more time thinking about a title, than writing the post. This was one of the less weird titles that my tired brain came up with, so I went with it. Ya gotta admit, it got yur attention though, didn't it.
I've been real busy lately, but am determined to start back on the truck. There are a lot of little things I can do without spending more money - bolt the seat and seat belts in, install the kick panels, run electrical for the door locks and windows, etc.
I'm not going to drive the truck until I get the headliner, dash pad, and new seat upholstery installed. When I feel like I'm going to have a free Saturday (probably after the first of the year) I'll start with the headliner. I think if I just set aside one weekend a month I'll have this truck done by mid 2007. Ya, I know, I'm dreaming, but ya gotta dream. Once I get it on the road, I'll feel better, but if I start driving it now, I'm afraid I'll quit working on it.
House of Kolor has a 2 day basic painting class in Dallas. It's aimed at the professional painter, but I'm told they'll let amateurs in. The last class this year is mid November. I think I'm going to miss this one, but try for early next year. I'd like to practice a little first, so I don't look completely foolish. I'm going to spray my '91 suburban roof and hood. The sun has baked about half the paint off 'em, but the sides still look good. I figure as bad as the suburban looks on top, anything I do will be an improvement. I have the '70 suburban to practice on also, iffin I need to. House of Kolor has a 4 or 5 day advanced class, but the only one scheduled is in California. I'm hoping they'll have one in Dallas on next year's schedule. Another cool paint site is here
I get real excited about the creative part of this project, like the painting, and custom wood touches to the interior. I found some luthier grade curly maple on Ebay the other day, and almost bought it, but that project comes later...remember, pace yourself, baby steps, breathe....
By the way, it was 86 degrees today... in November... Wal Mart has winter clothes and christmas stuff out... The public swimming pools have been drained... and it's 86 degrees out... in November!
I've been real busy lately, but am determined to start back on the truck. There are a lot of little things I can do without spending more money - bolt the seat and seat belts in, install the kick panels, run electrical for the door locks and windows, etc.
I'm not going to drive the truck until I get the headliner, dash pad, and new seat upholstery installed. When I feel like I'm going to have a free Saturday (probably after the first of the year) I'll start with the headliner. I think if I just set aside one weekend a month I'll have this truck done by mid 2007. Ya, I know, I'm dreaming, but ya gotta dream. Once I get it on the road, I'll feel better, but if I start driving it now, I'm afraid I'll quit working on it.
House of Kolor has a 2 day basic painting class in Dallas. It's aimed at the professional painter, but I'm told they'll let amateurs in. The last class this year is mid November. I think I'm going to miss this one, but try for early next year. I'd like to practice a little first, so I don't look completely foolish. I'm going to spray my '91 suburban roof and hood. The sun has baked about half the paint off 'em, but the sides still look good. I figure as bad as the suburban looks on top, anything I do will be an improvement. I have the '70 suburban to practice on also, iffin I need to. House of Kolor has a 4 or 5 day advanced class, but the only one scheduled is in California. I'm hoping they'll have one in Dallas on next year's schedule. Another cool paint site is here
I get real excited about the creative part of this project, like the painting, and custom wood touches to the interior. I found some luthier grade curly maple on Ebay the other day, and almost bought it, but that project comes later...remember, pace yourself, baby steps, breathe....
By the way, it was 86 degrees today... in November... Wal Mart has winter clothes and christmas stuff out... The public swimming pools have been drained... and it's 86 degrees out... in November!
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