i also took out the steering box, linkage, heater box, and windshield wiper motor before i painted it but never got pics of it.

 

looks really good!

 

That is an amazing job well done. You did such a good job with the prep all I can say is you kick ***, the job you did kicks ***, and the results kick even more ***.

 

thanks! I also re-repainted the hood and i painted the new ds fender i got for it. *** did it take FOREVER....hopefully over spring break i'll get an engine and tranny back in and actually be able to drive it for the first time in a year and a half.

 

It looks really good! How did you paint it? I'm assuming an HLVP gun? I'm up to that point in my project and am leaning towards having a place paint just the engine compartment for me. They estimated $200 for the job including prep work. I'd also have to get it towed each way, which would bring the total cost to $260. I'm digressing... how'd you go about your paint job in case i decide to do it myself?

 

jealous ... I like the black hood a lot too, looks sweet

 

I'm basically in the same boat as you are right now (except mine's black). Are you going to paint the k-member? what paint are you using and how are you applying it? I'm using some spray paint from ACE hardware and im starting to have seconds thoughts on it after painting the one side. It seems to be scratching too easily after it's well done and dried. Good job though!!!:hail:

 

Look very good

 

My only critisism... did you remove the strut towers when you painted? You're going to have some ugly paint underneath when they do an alignment on your car if not.

Looks very good otherwise.

Mathius

 

Nice Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hail:

 

great job!!

 

Looks very good! Don't forget to use matte black paint to detail the frame and other areas in the engine compartment...it will really finish the job right - details are everything

 

i'm not really sure what i'm gonna do about under the strut mounts yet. i was in a real crunch for time when i painted it. i am planning on just buying new ones. i might just mask off the rest of the fenders and paint under them once i take the old ones off. (i still have enough paint left i think)

Need4Speed1387, I painted the engine bay with single-stage urethane paint from dupont. it was leftover from when i painted the rest of the car.

I will most likely remove the crossmember this spring before i put the motor and tranny back in and have it sandblasted and either powdercoated or just por15 it. same with the a-arms. i gotta change the motor mounts and a-arm bushings anyways.

 

nice job man. looks like you really took your time and did things right. great job.

 

here are all the pics:
http://www.bright.net/~pauljund/baydone/