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1970 Boss 302 Street/Touring Build Blog

"Applejack" said:
Sven, I for one hope to be present for the first burn-out. This car is going to be fantastic!
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Ya know what Jason? I'm thinkin I might need a ride and handling eval from an expert and well.......ya know.......things happen :whis
 
After a rough month where November came and went with ZERO progress, we are finally back on the Boss project and making smoke!

Finished up filling the firewall holes and we are off to start the work at the rear of the car! Very excited for the change of pace and work!

Sven Pruett
Lake Orion, MI

1970 Boss 302 -
http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/
1956 Thunderbird
1988 Mustang Hatchback - NHRA Super Pro
 
Making steady progress on the rear quarters in preparation for "real" bodywork and panel fitting at the rear of the car. Both quarters are in pretty reasonable shape and should be pretty straight forward to get into shape!

Also, I took the opportunity to share a good lesson/tip to anyone who is considering "saving" original paint during their restoration.

http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/2014/01 ... on-to.html

Enjoy!

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Sven Pruett
Lake Orion, MI

1970 Boss 302 -
http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/
1956 Thunderbird
1988 Mustang Hatchback - NHRA Super Pro
 
I found that issue when I stripped my '66 Coupe back in Az. in '99. At first I thought it was from the water cleaning the remover off but with more paint coming off, I noticed some rust before the wash step. I just figured the paint was old and loosening on the metal but my painter informed me differently.
 
"AzPete" said:
I found that issue when I stripped my '66 Coupe back in Az. in '99. At first I thought it was from the water cleaning the remover off but with more paint coming off, I noticed some rust before the wash step. I just figured the paint was old and loosening on the metal but my painter informed me differently.
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Can you imagine how many well-intended restorations have fallen victim to this phenomenon Pete? As you pointed out, even in a climate like AZ, it never sleeps! Tricky stuff!
 
I wonder if that rust found on the sheet metal was due to it being improperly prepped prior to original paint. Do you think that, or do you think that the rust developed after paint was applied?
 
Midlife,

Excellent question. Had I posted a few more pictures of the other quarter panel, it might have been more clear (I will cover that in my next update). I am absolutely convinced that the rust developed after the original paint finish was applied.

Studying the patterns of the rust and the intensity of it up close, it is clearly radiating from a single point of origin that was the exact point that the speck of visible rust above the original painted surface was detected. At the same time, the more "damaged" surface was directly under this same point as well. It really is very interesting to study it up close and there certainly is a lot of story there.
 
Another productive week spent on the Boss and some more tips to share along with the progress update. This week, I am covering surface rust removal on the rear quarters and how to find and remove "micro-rust" that lives in tiny pits and pores of what is visually clean metal. I hope you find the tips useful!

http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/2014/01 ... osing.html

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Sven Pruett
Lake Orion, MI

1970 Boss 302 -
http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/
1956 Thunderbird
1988 Mustang Hatchback - NHRA Super Pro
 
First, let me just say this: Winter SUCKS! :cens

However, in spite of nature's little tantrum here in Southeast Michigan, progress on the Boss continues!

I am finally engaged in doing "formal" bodywork and the process began at the left rear quarter. 44 years of mistreatment is slowly being unwound and things are starting to (slowly) take shape!

http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/2014/02 ... -left.html

Thanks!

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Sven Pruett
Lake Orion, MI

1970 Boss 302 -
http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/
1956 Thunderbird
1988 Mustang Hatchback - NHRA Super Pro
 
I managed to get the left rear quarter smoothed up with a bit of filler and it's ready for a coat of primer/sealer before it's on to the right rear quarter. So far, the winter work plan is coming along quite nicely.

I also included a few tricks and tips for anyone interested in this phase of work on their own projects. I hope you enjoy!


http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/2014/02 ... arter.html

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Sven Pruett
Lake Orion, MI

1970 Boss 302 -
http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/
1956 Thunderbird
1988 Mustang Hatchback - NHRA Super Pro
 
Hello Everyone,

After an unfortunate delay in the progress of life in general, we're back in the shop and making smoke! New trunk lid and rear valence work is well on its way and things are looking pretty good! Gapping panels ain't much fun, but it sure is worth the effort!

http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/2014/06 ... tting.html

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Sven Pruett
Lake Orion, MI

1970 Boss 302 -
http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/
1956 Thunderbird
1988 Mustang Hatchback - NHRA Super Pro
 
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