transamguy1977 - 2008-02-05 19:13
Still waiting on a new back.
got two possibilities just waiting to hear back.
fixing the original would be like trying to glue diaharea together
hooo man I forgot about you!!! damm
As most on here know my short tearm memory sucks you have to keep reminding me!! I have it i just need to box it up!!
transamguy1977 - 2008-02-05 20:26
Please Please please!!!!I need that back
masterblaster84 - 2008-02-05 20:33
Nice work, you are certainly going the extra mile with that Conion. I can't wait to see the final results.
That Conion's gonna look mint!
I wish I had the materials, the skills, and the BOX to start a project like that!
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Originally posted by Retro Addict:
That Conion's gonna look mint!
I wish I had the materials, the skills, and the BOX to start a project like that!
Hey, Transam I'm curious as to what will be the color you'll use to match the original gray.
transamguy1977 - 2008-02-06 08:39
Picture this.
Frank walking through the local Home Depot with a gutted Conion C 100 trying to find the best matching metalic grey paint he can
get his hands on
aside from bringing it to the local body shop to
match it , that is what I'm going to have to do.
Wish me luck and keep your eyes peeled for the latest developments!
that's damn good work there man.
quote:
Originally posted by ford93:
Hey, Transam I'm curious as to what will be the color you'll use to match the original gray.
I thought the front of the Conion was silver paint with chrome accents on the tweeter ridges.
Thats a great idea!
quote:
Originally posted by transamguy1977:
Picture this.
Frank walking through the local Home Depot with a gutted Conion C 100 trying to find the best matching metalic grey paint he can
get his hands on
aside from bringing it to the local body shop to
match it , that is what I'm going to have to do.
Wish me luck and keep your eyes peeled for the latest developments!
transamguy1977 - 2008-02-06 13:48
quote:
Originally posted by Fatdog:
quote:
Originally posted by ford93:
Hey, Transam I'm curious as to what will be the color you'll use to match the original gray.
I thought the front of the Conion was silver paint with chrome accents on the tweeter ridges.
Silver tends to be a little on the bright side
it will probably be closer to a light grey with very light metalic finish.
damn man thats superlative work indeed.alot of it too.
Frank,shes really looking nice! Great work my friend!
transamguy1977 - 2008-02-07 18:55
Picked out three different shades of paint today
some sand paper and filler.
I sprayed each of the cans on three seperate pieces of plastic to see
which one would match the best once dry.
I did some filling tonight so by tomorrow it can sanded and prepped for paint .
Nice work!
Takes alot of patience and SKILLS.
transamguy1977 - 2008-02-09 08:58
Mad Skillz
Nuff Props
Oh man she's gonna look fantastic nice work there Transamguy can't wait to see the final results.
masterblaster84 - 2008-02-09 09:42
That's hardcore transamguy, you could make a how-to video out of what your doing. I've heard of frame of restorations on cars but your the first I've heard of doing a full frame off restoration on a boombox. I can't wait to see the results!
TA - quit your day job --
i am sure we could all come up with enough cracked boxes for you to squeeze out a humble living !
transamguy1977 - 2008-02-09 13:25
Ira,
I was thinking that today.
Thanks for all the support everyone.
I am done for today with a completely primed box that is
drying as we speak.
Tomorrow it will be ready for wet sanding and paint.
The key to a nice paint job is spend allot of time prepping the surface and keep it clean and smooth.
Dont paint in cold or extremely humid temperatures.
Keep it coming step by step , man I feel like it's mine. LOL
Way to go man! This is the most interesting post i've seen yet and you are doing a super job. My hat is off to you 100%
Is that "PLASTI KOTE" paint or will is sti
ck well on plastic?
Use some spot puddy on that minor imperfection,mad skillz man
transamguy1977 - 2008-02-09 18:13
I am using Dupli color Acrylic Lacquer based paints
which can be used on solid or flexible surfaces.
It is a fast drying durable paint and should last a life time.
I am also letting it cure in the hot sun all day which
bakes it right on in and helps the paint level out.
I am using a filler primer which builds up nicely to hide any scratches and imperfections.
after spraying it for the second time the crack virtually disappeared. When I spray on the top coat this case is going to look mint from top to bottom.
I even took the time to sand the bottom of the box to get the feet nice and smooth.
Cant wait to lay some paint on it Im siked.
After the casing is done I am going to start on the internals.
Cleaning all the dust and grime from the inner frame. spraying all the knobs and switches ,soldering any loose wires and cleaning and routing all of the wiring.
quote:
Originally posted by transamguy1977:
I am using Dupli color Acrylic Lacquer based paints
which can be used on solid or flexible surfaces.
It is a fast drying durable paint and should last a life time.
I am also letting it cure in the hot sun all day which
bakes it right on in and helps the paint level out.
I am using a filler primer which builds up nicely to hide any scratches and imperfections.
after spraying it for the second time the crack virtually disappeared. When I spray on the top coat this case is going to look mint from top to bottom.
I even took the time to sand the bottom of the box to get the feet nice and smooth.
Cant wait to lay some paint on it Im siked.
After the casing is done I am going to start on the internals.
Cleaning all the dust and grime from the inner frame. spraying all the knobs and switches ,soldering any loose wires and cleaning and routing all of the wiring.
looks like drip tip as some sreious compertition here, Well done that man you should be well proud
what is the blue adhesive stuff you used to mask the chrome Transam?
transamguy1977 - 2008-02-09 20:09
quote:
Originally posted by NED 209:
what is the blue adhesive stuff you used to mask the chrome Transam?
That is painters masking tape.
It works great and it doesnt leave any sticky residue when you take it off.
it is made by 3M
transamguy1977 - 2008-02-09 20:17
quote:
Originally posted by rimmer36:
looks like drip tip as some sreious compertition here, Well done that man you should be well proud
Thanks Brother,
But by all means I am not in any competition , I just love to share the hobby with you guys and maybe help others wanting to repair their boxes with some how to pictures.
I am only into this hobby for a little less than a year and Ive learned alot by reading others posts and talking with members on here.
this is a great place with some great people from all walks of life sharing the same common interest.
These crazy looking silver speaker boxes!!!
Trans hats off to you Bud...This type of work requires lots of care and patience,AND YOU HAVE IT... NICE work!!!
The suspense is killing me!
One thing for sure you won't part with that Conion for long time, with all the work you have put in it.
wow , i like reading topics like this.
Great job . I know it will be a 100 % Box again
Lookin' forward to the final result
transamguy1977 - 2008-02-12 20:09
Got the back and power supply today!!!
Weather has been crappy so i havent got to do the topcoat
on the body yet.
Here is the complete shell!!!
I wanna see I wanna see!
The back panel looks good, but I'm a bit concerned about the rusty appearance of that power supply.
Yes that power supply does look like it may be a problem in the near future.
The back panel looks near-mint!
Keep posting those pics man cause this is a great post!
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Originally posted by Retro Addict:
The back panel looks good, but I'm a bit concerned about the rusty appearance of that power supply.
transamguy1977 - 2008-02-13 15:39
A little surface rust is typical of a power supply thats twenty years old, that wont hinder the performance whatsoever.
If it bothers you I will sand it off
Loll..that what i was wondering but the close-up pic made it look worse than it actually is i guess. No man,you have enough work to do and it looks awesome so far!! Are you applying that top-coat tomorrow on the front? Can't wait!
quote:
Originally posted by transamguy1977:
A little surface rust is typical of a power supply thats twenty years old, that wont hinder the performance whatsoever.
If it bothers you I will sand it off
Man u lucked out where did u find that back cover.Amazing this project is rolling right along
yeah where did you ever find a back cover? great work TA, you saved another box from being parted out. you still have the baddest car on s2go
quote:
Originally posted by transamguy1977:
A little surface rust is typical of a power supply thats twenty years old, that wont hinder the performance whatsoever.
If it bothers you I will sand it off
You are right about the transformer. Unless is comes from the desert with no humidity, every piece of metal not polished for twenty years will have somthing on it. Way to go T!!!! Looking good!
wow, TA looking awesome!!!...i see you got a hold of a back cover...cool...my apologies, i didnt get a chance to get a good box to ship it out the back cover for you...but glad you got one....great job, cant wait to see the finished product!!
Photos look great!
quote:
Originally posted by transamguy1977:
A little surface rust is typical of a power supply thats twenty years old, that wont hinder the performance whatsoever.
If it bothers you I will sand it off
Oh dear... look what I started!
TransAm, question for you. in my experience its hard to avoid dripping, excess of spraypaint, especially on the sides of a rectangular object. how are you avoiding this?
thats a good question, I'm curious too.
