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Originally posted by NED 209:
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?

instead of one heavy coat use multiple lighter coats.
just keep the can about 6 inches from the surface and keep the can moving from outside the area across the object and overlap your coats.
it is very hard to describe in writing how to paint.
it really comes with experience.

it requires first that we practice on some neighbors boxes !

hey- TA - check you pm today

First off I am thrilled at how it came out.
no runs no drips and smooth smooth smooth!!!
It very closely matches the original color as will be shown in the pics.
For those interested in taking on a little painting the paint Brand is Dupli-color Truck,VAN & SUV look on the bottom of the can for this paint code its the best match of all their silver paints .T229 H3377-2
HERE ARE THE RESULTS!!!!
The pics just dont do it justice either











Here is the match proof I didnt paint the tweeter grill frames at all , they seem to be a shade darker than my paint job but close enough for me.

nice job

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Originally posted by redbenjoe:
it requires first that we practice on some neighbors boxes !

hey- TA - check you pm today

Pm checked nothing there

Damn that is sexy! How many coats are you going to give it? Are you going to give it a clear coat to protect the paint also?

hey TA before you reassemble the conion i recommend you buy one of the dial light upgrades from kittmaster. they are under 100 bucks and are super cool. i love mine

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Originally posted by BEAST69:
Damn that is sexy! How many coats are you going to give it? Are you going to give it a clear coat to protect the paint also?

Three coats should do it.
no clear neccesary unless you want it to be shiney it is not a protectant.

nicely done.

YOU'RE A GOD . I may be new to colectables but eaven a 1st grader could tell you thats a good paint job....DAMN GOOD

you know i think you should do a box to match your ta sheme sometime. i mean not necessarily a box like this but it would be a cool thing to do. maybe with one of the cheaper big boxes. oh wait there is no such thing anymore....

Looking great T/A! I'm loving it. Cool updates too.

Dude,Its looking great. I'm very impressed,you got da skills.......

Spent the afternoon finishing up. and she is now complete

Wow looks beautiful and minty! Great job man!!

A round of applause, no wait, better still, a standing ovation.

Aren't you glad you stuck with it?

Absolutely awesome, well done and congratulations!

sell sell sell

I would never sell that one if I had it. This something you could talk about to future generations about! Awsome Resto Work! Just Awsome!

top notch bro.......great job!

True pro best I've seen.Looks fresh out of the box.STANDING AND CLAPPING!!!!! Not just good job.GREAT JOB.Above all thanks for sharing.

That looks brand spankin' new, Transam Guy!

Well done on a superb restoration, I'm sure you'll enjoy using that 'box for many years to come.

Oh...

my...

God!

I think I just shat myself. Dude, that is the most awesome restoration I've seen!!

Wow!!!! Nice work!! Great to see the progress all the way. Did you pint the back panel too??

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Originally posted by rambo estrada:
Did you pint the back panel too??

I was wondering the same thing.

Extreme restoration TA .Very well done

What a beautiful job - I am standing and clapping with everyone else!

Do u have another parts radio in the back ground sitting there?

Sweeeeeeetnesssssss. Well done there T/A.

It looks brand new!!! Great Job Frank!!!!

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Originally posted by rambo estrada:
Wow!!!! Nice work!! Great to see the progress all the way. Did you pint the back panel too??

No I did not paint the back panel yet but im going to.
there are a few small blemishes and a repair I have to finish on the top.

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Originally posted by jimski:
Do u have another parts radio in the back ground sitting there?

No thats my other Conion I had to use it as a reference when I was hot gluing all the harnesses back in place.
As soon as I get it back together I am going to take a shot of the twins together.

Thanks for all the praise and support guys I really love the way it came out.
I dont think I will ever part with it at this point as
I feel like I gave birth to it
I may put the other one on the bay when its assembled
as I see no need for two.
Besides that I have a few more radios in line for resto including The Rising and a soon to arrive M-90 that is in dire need of a overhaul. Oh yeah and I am very close to finishing my M-70 and it is coming along very nicely.

You gave her a second chance and you have top the most finest restoration I've seen so far. She was like the ugly duckly to now a swan, you take the cake Transamguy well done!

Is there some type of S2G award for this guy!

I'll show you mine if you show me yours.

http://i26.tinypic.com/xo16it.jpg

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Originally posted by ford93:
You gave her a second chance and you have top the most finest restoration I've seen so far. She was like the ugly duckly to now a swan, you take the cake Transamguy well done!

Is there some type of S2G award for this guy!

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Originally posted by transamguy1977:
I see no need for two.

I've seen a few of the same models I have knocking about, but I've left them because I already have one. I don't see the point of having more than one of a certain model, because they're just the same as each other. I feed on the huge range of models out there, and enjoy adding different boxes to my collection.

We all have different opinons and tastes we all have the right to collect whatever model we like best If you like two or three then by all means,get two or three.

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Originally posted by Retro Addict:

quote:

Originally posted by transamguy1977:
I see no need for two.

I've seen a few of the same models I have knocking about, but I've left them because I already have one. I don't see the point of having more than one of a certain model, because they're just the same as each other. I feed on the huge range of models out there, and enjoy adding different boxes to my collection.

Wow, Frank, that's an amazing job. Big ups to you for being so patient! Please bring this monster out for Cedia this year, I'd like a closer looksie! I'll grab my TRC935, we'd create quite a stir in just one lap around the convention...

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Originally posted by Daiwa:
Wow, Frank, that's an amazing job. Big ups to you for being so patient! Please bring this monster out for Cedia this year, I'd like a closer looksie! I'll grab my TRC935, we'd create quite a stir in just one lap around the convention...

Thanks for the compliment Dave .
Bringing the boxes to Cedia would be sweet!!!! and we would definitely turn some heads there.
The question is,
How the heck would i get the Conion on the plane tho

What is Cedia?

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Originally posted by oldskool69:
What is Cedia?

Custom
Electronic
Design &
Installation
Association

http://www.cedia.net/

Wow! I think that one wins restoration of the year award. That is the most intense boombox restoration I've seen yet. Great job transamguy!

Absolutely fantastic work Transamguy, a lot of love went into that restoration.

Ok... I can't do this ANYMORE!!!!! AHAHAHAHAH!!! I can't see photobucket at work and I WANNA SEE TAGuys CONION!!!!!!!

Can someone email me a photo? PLEEEASE!!

i.want.your.boomboxes@gmail.com

I emailed you a pic, don't know if it's to late for you at work or not.

Simply outstanding work mate imho that conion is just as valuable now as any other complete unit superb.

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Originally posted by rimmer36:
Simply outstanding work mate imho that conion is just as valuable now as any other complete unit superb.

Thanks Tim
I am almost done re-assembling my other one
then I will have two complete ones.

Pics of the two beasts together.

TA -do they sound IDENTICAL ?

yes they identically kick a$$