Glen

We painted a buddys shop truck with water tower paint. I think it was Jones-Blair. It was white and  Durable in the Texas sun. Looked great and like you said "CHEAP".  I think about 40 dollars a gallon.

Gary Ryan San Antonio.TX.

Isn't tractor paint oil based?  does it take a long time to dry?

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

Tim it is an enamel solvent based paint. It dries to the touch in 4 to 8 hours but like all solvent based paints, it takes days or weeks for all the solvents to evaporate. The pros and cons of using this paint have been debated for years over on the HAMB and while I agree that it has drawbacks, it was the right choice for me and this car. The most important reason being cost, and I admit that at some point I may break down and have it painted by a pro. But for right now I can use that $1500/$2000 for other things like an engine. I doubt that you can even buy it in CA with your laws.

Glen Henderson



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Letohatchee, AL

Another big plus for the tractor paint...........I used them for years on dirt track cars and even when the body got bent up(as sometimes happens in dirt track racing)that tractor paint would stay on better than other paints.

 

Paul,

Boonville,MO

I received my new Moser axles today to go along with the spool that Santa brought.

Sorry about the fuzzy pictures.

Glen Henderson



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Letohatchee, AL

been meaning to post some pics now that it is "cleaned up", but cant seem to finish the new chop on my 32. suppose to be some decent weather coming here in the east, so ...might be a good time to back it out and do so.

glenn, you're a man after my own heart. been using that paint for years on my commercial truck and have found it to be very cost efficient and pretty darn good. looking forward to seeing you guys next labor day, foot is all healed up and once again thanks to all who helped get my car off of me

A little update for those following along,

Quarter panel spot painted after opening it up for tire clearance

33 spline axles, spool and 4.56 gears installed along with a little more housing bracing

Fuel system plumbed in the rear, more later!

Glen Henderson



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Letohatchee, AL

Glen

Nothing like NEW parts to get the adrenalin flowing, Looks great. Did you get you headers finished?

Gary Ryan San Antonio.TX.

Yes Gary, I finished the headers. They are not professional quality, but I think they will pass gas. You are correct, nothing like new parts to light a fire under you.

Glen Henderson



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Letohatchee, AL