'73 Ranchero 500 project

Discussion in 'The Stable' started by kyuss, Jul 12, 2012.

  1. kyuss

    kyuss In First Gear

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    Hi guys, I've allready introduced myself in the new members area.
    I'm in the process of restoring my baby blue Ranch.
    Loads of (cosmetical) work to do: new paintjob, rechroming, polishing etc.
    This is how it came out of the shed where it was stalled for over 10 years.
    I will post pics every now and then to keep you informed of the progress.
    It has to be ready September 21 because of my wedding............:eek:

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  2. 5.0 Chero

    5.0 Chero Bahumbug Staff Member

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    Looks like its an LPG runner..:confused:
     
  3. kirksss32

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    thats what i was thinking...lol... had an old f150 service truck that had it on..worked ok till the price of lpg went out of site.
     
  4. parts4me

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    Is that what is going on with the carb there?
     
  5. kirksss32

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    yup, its an lpg carb.....
     
  6. kyuss

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    It's a LPG indeed.
    Gas costs $8,31 a gallon overhere........
    LPG is a lot cheaper.
     
  7. kyuss

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    Made some progress. Stripped down the paint.
    No real troubles, just one spot with some bondo.
    Tomorrow spray the Epoxy primer.

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  8. kyuss

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    Made some progress last week:

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    Now blocksanding and hopefully spray it next saturday


    Some parts are sandblasted and primered

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    Tailgate needs some bondo :mad:.........

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  9. Giska1

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    Very good progress, looks like you will have a very nice Chero when finished.:):cool:
     
  10. parts4me

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    Looks like it's going along real well, lucky with only finding that little bit of bondo!
     
  11. kirksss32

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    looking good so far,,,,, :)
     
  12. HuevosRanchero

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    wow!!! great progress!
     
  13. kyuss

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    Today I got it wet sanded and made it everything ready for painting.
    Tomorrow it's gonna happen:D

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  14. 5.0 Chero

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    Now thats some fast work! great job
     
  15. parts4me

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    That's what I was thinking! Looks like you'll have it ready for your wedding for sure!
     
  16. Jimbob

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    I love those wheels, what make and size are they? I have 14x8.5 ET slots on my '73 currently, but thinking of a change.
     
  17. Huevos

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    Are you painting it the original blue?
    The body work looks awesome.
     
  18. kyuss

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    The wheels are a no name brand.
    Polished aluminium

    Rear: 15x10
    Front: 15x8
     
  19. kyuss

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    I have sprayed it yesterday but the result is not what I was hoping for.
    A few (huge) drips, orange peel and dust in my paint.
    Also still some small dents visible:mad:
    It is my first paintjob ever so it's not surprising
    Don't no what I'm gonna do. Sand it and spray it again or
    sand and polish it.

    @Huevos, yes it's the original 3B light blue color

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  20. scbarger

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    The only way to get rid of the dent is fix them the other stuff you should be able wet sand and buff. It is easier to wet sand if it is base coat, clear coat but you also can wet sand single stage just don't bust through.
     

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