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[Spridgets] FINALLY! Some progress to report!!

Subject: [Spridgets] FINALLY! Some progress to report!!
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:50:53 -0400
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Jim,
Really glad to hear this and yes you should have an OSHIT day.
I recall Frank painting everything off the body then assembly.
Lin

On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 6:59 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> At long last my doctor cleared me to work on the Midget as long as I don't
> try to lift heavy stuff! It's been nearly 2 years since I power washed the
> car and various parts and I have been unable to do any work until now.
>
> Yesterday I got help and loaded the tub and its wooden rotisserie onto my
> small trailer. I then towed it over to a friend's shop where there is a
> large compressor and spent 5 hours sandblasting on the tub and front
> scuttle. I hope to have everything cleaned off and ready for the body work
> and panel sanding by the middle of next week!
>
> Today I did a lot of clean-up and organization in the garage and stripped
> the front fenders, bonnet and boot lid.  Still have to strip down the
> doors.
>
> Now... a bunch of this restoration work I have never done before although I
> got to help with Buster's car and the Holy Sprite. One logistical problem
> escapes me.  When do the fenders, bonnet, boot lid, doors and front scuttle
> go back on the car??  Before or after prime/paint? If before, how do you
> get paint down inside the fenders...etc?
>
> Frankie....   I'll be calling you soon for advice on painting....   You
> guys are the best!!
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
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