Made some progress tonight on my longroof gasser project. What do you think?

i see NUTHINK but red X's

and that's because they're all linked to a different site which some people are either not members, or not welcome... maybe if you posted them here at this site everyone could enjoy them ;)

Red x

Try it now!

much better Thanks ;)


so now please s'plain the technic used on the lettering... paint, wait ta dry, wipe with thinner ???

looks REAL nice... some how i find the name fitting ;)

Anceint Chinese secret!!!!!:D







Actually it was very easy. Had my dad make a stencil ( Dad owns a sign shop) apply stencil to car, spray LACQUER into a cup and BRUSH it on over the stencil. Wait for paint to dry, remove stencil and wet sand with 1500 and 2000 grit sand paper til you get desired results.

of all the times to not own the Ol'JollyRodder :(

i'd have done that in a heartbeat !!!

NICE JOB (two thumbsup) :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks! I practiced on an old hood that I have last night. I tried spraying the paint on then sanding then I tried brushing it on. Spraying it was MUCH faster BUT when I brushed it on then sanded, it gave it a different look. The look I was looking for! :cool: When you look at the letters you can still BARELY see the brush strokes. When I sprayed the paint you don't get that look.:noway: I can't wait to see it in daylight ! Hopefully it has the PATINA look that I want!

i was told that instead of sanding to use a rag with thinner on it (very little, almost dry) and take off the paint very little at a time... then there's no sand marks on the base layer of paint ;)


keep us posted with pics & updates ;)

*******************UPDATE!************************ ****


Trailered the longroof to a show today and won a BEST IN CLASS trophy!:D:thumbsup: I was quite suprised. Most people who looked at it just shook their heads and said "what the heck is that thing! :confused: They just don't get it!:noway: Many pics were taken of it though! (I should have charge for the pics then I could have made enough money to finish it!:yes:) Any way here are some pics!

you TRAILERED it !!??? :eek:


hehehe :D



so when's it gonna be running ???

What class is that? :confused:

I never considered trailering my non running Nova to a show, heck I might of won something too :) ;)

you TRAILERED it !!??? :eek:


hehehe :D



so when's it gonna be running ???

What class is that? :confused:

I never considered trailering my non running Nova to a show, heck I might of won something too :) ;)


Yup I trailored it! NO motor, NO electrical, NO fuel system. I am going to work on it on and off when I have a chance. The class was OLD SCHOOL! Most of the cars in the class were rat rods. The class description was NO BILLIT parts and little to NO paint touch ups!:D

HMMM little to no paint touch ups........your patina technique must be very good :)
Congrats on the trophy :thumbsup:

Must have fooled them judges! My freinds all laughed at me when I showed up at the show! HA HA HA who is laughing now!?:beers:;)

Cool Jeremy!
Your on a roll! See ya in Monmouth this coming weekend!
Long range forecast looks good!