Donny's 1969 Satellite

[Donny]

I got some work done today, was working the 4 fenders today; the Satellite and GTX ones. Here's some pics of the Satellite ones, I cut out some rusted areas that were rusted thru, welded in some new patch panel pieces, then all 4 of 'em lined up on the 300, nice shot! Hey, can anyone spot the MOPAR stuff besides the 300 and 4 B Body fenders?

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[Donny]

In case I get the case of forgetting where things are, and what things are, as these have taken me 10 yrs (so far). Hopefully, now that I'm retired from the Army, I can get some stuff done! LOL

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[Donny]

Well, last week, (or was it this week...I can't remember as I've been flat out super busy with Media Blasting, school, and seeing my marriage fall apart) I Media Blasted my Satellite rear qtr panel, the opposite one from my video showing me blasting the left rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB318hvRHZQ Well, the right rear qtr I thought was 'good' for all these years. Boy was I wrong! It had about 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch of Bondo down the whole thing, with about 15 holes in the side for the bondo to attach to. Looks like someone swiped the side against something in the past. And, the rear trunk extension area was opened up by my Media whereas I thought the metal to be 'good'. Looks like I will get a qtr skin, but may just say F it and get a full qtr on both sides for this car, and full qtrs for the GTX. But, I look at the cost, and say OUCH!

 

[19667CORONET]

Great job!! Cant wait to see more! Keep at it man you are doing a great job. I am restoring a 1967 Coronet, cant wait to finish mine.

 

[Donny]

PS when I re-watch that video, I cringe! Why? Because the pressure is a bit too high, I am destroying my Plastic Media, and the nozzle was too big. One of these days I will do a new one to post and direct people to see the new-improved scene, but nearly 7K hits on this video, don't think I'll touch it.

 

[old tired rebel]

Donny does the plastic media do any damage to the body?

 

[moparstuart]

great work , hope all is well with your marriage ?

 

[Donny]

No on damage to body. UNLESS there is rust and crud to get rid of, and then it takes care of that. The media is softer than the metal, harder than the paint, and at about 18 psi out of the nozzle no chance of messing anything up, I've taken the paint off a coke can! Thanks on the marriage mention...yeah, it blows to hit the skids, but, oh well...

 

[Meep-Meep]

I had my old 68 Mustang GT media blasted and it looked like brand new sheet metal. Not a mark anywhere. I actually had to rough it up with a DA to give it some tooth for the primer and bondo. Best wishes on your marriage situation.

 

[Donny]

Hey Meep, this is why I put a slight mixture of Alum Oxide in the mix to make a surface for the paint to stick to so you don't have to scuff up -- that's too much work, the Media Blaster should have found out what your next step is; usually with my customers it's always next step is primer, then body work. So, having a profile for the primer is perfect. However, pure/straight Plastic Media will leave it smooth, and semi-polished. Great for 'Vettes, and or whatever.

 

[Chris-Turbo]

Hard good work!

 

[69HEMICORONETR/TCONV]

Hey Meep, this is why I put a slight mixture of Alum Oxide in the mix to make a surface for the paint to stick to so you don't have to scuff up -- that's too much work, the Media Blaster should have found out what your next step is; usually with my customers it's always next step is primer, then body work. So, having a profile for the primer is perfect. However, pure/straight Plastic Media will leave it smooth, and semi-polished. Great for 'Vettes, and or whatever.

WOW ! Donny , I had no idea plastic Media Blasting slicked them up that good, What about pitted metal where Heavy Rust had been, How would you remedy that ?

 

[Donny]

Plastic Blasting Media needs a bit of help to cut down the rust/crud, small surface rust it will take it down, but, scaled salt on the roads rust needs a bit of help; I sprinkle some Alum Oxide in the mix; takes care of business! Pitted metal: no solution except some good high-build primers.

 

[Donny]

Well, back at it in TX. Looks like I will try to keep the marriage together, it's worth it!

I cut out the right rear qtr, just the rear lower area as it's swiss cheese after Media Blasting it, that area between the trunk extensions and lower qtr panel are a moisture and rust trap.

Also, I pulled the cowel off a few months ago, not a quick task! The intakes under that thing are rotted to high heaven! So, I took some donor ones and will weld them in, cut out one (the other one is salvageable).

I will be Media Blasting what little remains to be Media Blasted on this car this weekend. Also, I went thru every piece of scrap metal that's been kicking around my shop for years, and evaluated the worth, salvagability of the piece(s), and replacement availability. Needless to say, I trashed a LOT of metal, cut off the things like rear seat mounting areas, spare tire mounting brackets, etc., and saving them for future installations.

Yeah, this weekend is going to be a grind! Media Blasting a MGB, my Satellite, my GTX, lots of small parts, perhaps a frame from another customer, two repeat customers...they are GOLD!!! I don't think I will get 'em all done, will get too tired! Unless I hire a helper...yeah, good idea Donny!!!

 

[moparstuart]

welcome back , hope all works out with the little woman .

 

[Donny]

thanks dude! Let's hope! Can't really decide which I love more; her, or my MOPARS???? Hummm...this is likely a situation many of us face daily? Right? This sounds like a good thread idea!

 

[old tired rebel]

Great. Glad to see you back Donny,I can't wait to see new pictures.

 

[Donny]

Ok, the other night, as I was finishing up a customers job, I knew I was running low on media (meaning I needed to sweep it up and push into the collection port) I worked for about 15 mins more on the right rear qtr on the Satellite. Man, this sucker was also hit, more holes down the entire side where the bondo was oozing thru to 'attach' itself to the car. I think I will just get a skin for this side, don't know yet.

Also, I'm wondering about the 5.7 w a carb, and 727 or 904 tranny; this way to keep the costs down. I know there are lots of skilled and experienced folks here that have done that with the F.I. system, anyone done this with the carb?

 

[moparstuart]

Ok, the other night, as I was finishing up a customers job, I knew I was running low on media (meaning I needed to sweep it up and push into the collection port) I worked for about 15 mins more on the right rear qtr on the Satellite. Man, this sucker was also hit, more holes down the entire side where the bondo was oozing thru to 'attach' itself to the car. I think I will just get a skin for this side, don't know yet.

Also, I'm wondering about the 5.7 w a carb, and 727 or 904 tranny; this way to keep the costs down. I know there are lots of skilled and experienced folks here that have done that with the F.I. system, anyone done this with the carb?

here is how my buddy is doing it on the cheap for his daytona race car clone .
5.7 and a carb . http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,62589.0.html

 

[Donny]

Thanks man! Good info, bookmarking it!!