Barney and L’il Bit

[Heather’s94]

Probably getting purple shock boots. Bright red springs. Kindergarten color wheel flashbacks. Red plus blue makes purple.

 

[Heather’s94]

Shooting for chassis finished, truck drivable, by Trunk or Treat. Not finished, as if they ever are, but a reliable, safe project that can fill in when needed. Fully expect Shelby to steal it for her wildlife rehab, advertising.

 

[Heather’s94]

My “spring cleaning” pseudo tool…

Trailer U-bolts (spares), pvc scrap, and the cut down cattle rack. Puts it at a better height for my trashed lumbar spine.

 

[Heather’s94]

I will remove the bushings before I actually strip/paint the spring pack. I might flip both the side -and- the direction when reinstalling. On my old 56 210 Delray street legal drag car, the clamps were up front. Supposed to help “load” the pack to combat wheelhop.

But thinking of just swapping sides, regular install, with the 1000# add-a-leaf slipped under the factory clamp…

Not going back on until the back of the frame is finish painted, inside and out. Brushed paint, tends to drip…

 

[Heather’s94]

Like so…

 

[Heather’s94]

Decided to get the outside edge and underside painted anyway. 1 light coat, 1 heavy coat, 10 minute tack up in between. Will get 2 more coats later today. Once dry, flip it and do the inside edge and the top.

Not worried, at all, about drips, runs, sags or brush strokes. This is functional, form is secondary. But, having “uniquely” done vehicles is something I do anyway. Even though I’m in law enforcement my own self, standing out lets the locals know that I’m not doing anything they need to worry about. If they recognize me that quickly, I don’t dare…

 

[Heather’s94]

Kinda hard to miss now… No more dented plate trying to see thr trailer ball…