If I didnt go to tech i would say that, but Ive seen some of there work and its pretty good.

 

I would want great or excellent. That is why mine isn't done yet . It looks pretty good, but not great.

 

? Learn to have faith in your peers. Why don't you have the tech class paint your Stang? kennyg

 

High Schoolers paint it. I know it is ironic since I am a high school kid myself, but I would like someone with experience. That is why my dads co-worker is doing it. He used to paint cars for a living.

Don't think dad would agree to letting them do it anyway.

 

Well we r talking about wet sanding not a full paint job lol. I think the only thing mark needs is down aroun the quarters and below the doors

 

Little areas wouldn't be that bad. I know wet sanding the coupe for primer was a pain. Took forever, arms would hurt, and fingers would look like raisins.


Are you guys going to work on the Talon or is Tommy going to do that himself?

 

I dont really know. He did more damage than the car is worth! if he could get it up there then we will work on it there. but have fun moving it with a cracked bell housing!!

 

We had some pretty talented guys in our tech school class in the '80s. Some that went right on out and started to work. Everyone starts somewhere.

 

where did you go?

 

I first went to Don Crews Mazda. Then I went to AutoColorCo then Chappell Auto Paint & Supply. That job gave me the opportunity to meet a lot of the shop owners. From there I went to Quality Body Shop. After that I had my own shop Custom Coachworks for a while then went to Essex Corp (contractor for Boeing painting Navy E-6A trainers (707's)), Bill's Classics, Larry Hicks Motors (get me out of here quickly), Carriage Cadillac (for 3 days until it sold to Bentley and they let everyone go), Regal Nissan, Bruce Flora Auto Rebuilders, Body Builders, Custom Paint & Body, Snap-On, Custom Paint & Body. I spent about 6 years total at Custom P & B. Mike Wells is a heck of a guy to work for. Got married, went into real estate, got out of real estate, went back to school, got degree in computer science ...

 

I get almost all my help from my dad and grandfather. My great grandfather used to own his own car shop and my grandfather used to work there. I think my dad might have also. So they have been helpful with my car.

 

i can wetsand it myself, i just hate doing it!

but i will probobally do it myself just to make sure it is done right, and to make sure i cant blame anyone but myself......

 

I think you meant where did he go to tech school? garagewear went to the Huntsville City Schools tech school on Drave Ave, I did too in the adult education program. kennyg

 

O ok. I go to the Madison County Career Technical Center off of Moorsmill.

 

Yeah. the teacher said he doesnt wet sand anything he didnt paint because he doesnt know how many coats of clear are on it

 

That one just flew right by me. I guess that comes from spraying too much lacquer primer without a respirator!

 

Cleaning up my '71 Ranchero so I can sell it...............

 

What engine is in it? 351C? It's been so long since we kicked tires around it on University in the old Woolco parking lot. kennyg

 

just put limited slip 373 gears in the 5.0. now all thats left is to adjust the fuel pressure and a few little odds and ends!

 

It came with a 351C, but it has a newer 351W in there right now (maybe a '79 or so with electronic ignition)

I have to patch a floor pan and put in the new carpet, seat and doors panels, etc. I just got a new tire for it the other day.