Author Topic: Deedle's Coupe gets a little paint mod (Read 16650 times)

DeepBlueGXP · « **on:** June 06, 2009, 05:54:03 PM »

In progress painting right now. 3 coat of color added. All pics so far are loaded to this link.

http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s245/deepbluegxp/2009/2009-06-06%20Deedle%20Coupe%20Painting%20Mods/

I'm painting the following.

Calipers, Engine cover, air box, fuse cover, intercooler pipes, door switches, e-brake handle, steering wheel switches, rotors, center caps.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 06, 2009, 06:06:55 PM »

Wow, that's awesome Joe. I wish I had a personal spray booth in my garage LOL. It's going to look great!

snaponbob · « **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2009, 06:38:06 PM »

HEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be a man. PAINT THE HOUSE TO MATCH THE CAR.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2009, 06:40:53 PM »

That's next oh wait, I'm painting it deep, j/k

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2009, 07:05:59 PM »

Looking good Joe,

Can't wait to see it all on the Coupe

Aspenrose · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2009, 09:27:18 PM »

Looking good-I have to ask, how do you get the steering wheel switch covers off-the silver things???

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2009, 10:12:32 PM »

Quote from: Aspenrose on June 06, 2009, 09:27:18 PM

Looking good-I have to ask, how do you get the steering wheel switch covers off-the silver things???

The steering wheel has small holes in the back that release pins for the airbag. Once the airbag is popped (I didn't disconnect it, left it hanging) you have access to the two screw that hold in the switches (1 for each side), remove that and a small connector. Then there are small clips that hold the switches into the silver pieces. I start with the two on the outside, then one on the inside top and it comes apart. depress the switches before you start prodding, the ones that move, leave alone.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2009, 10:13:50 PM »

I started at 9 a.m. this morning and it's 10 p.m. and I still have to assemble the interior and the IC pipes. Tomorrow....

DirtyMike · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2009, 10:16:56 PM »

looking great!

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #9 on:** June 06, 2009, 10:21:09 PM »

pics tomorrow of the switches close up for AR

jonymac · « **Reply #10 on:** June 07, 2009, 02:00:59 AM »

Awesome! Can't wait to see the finished product! I been working on my lights all day and night!

Whip · « **Reply #11 on:** June 07, 2009, 04:00:47 AM »

Looking forward to seeing your handiwork in person next weekend. Great job, as always, Joe.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #12 on:** June 07, 2009, 10:10:33 AM »

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #13 on:** June 07, 2009, 10:15:16 AM »

Steering wheel switches - More pics added here. http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s245/deepbluegxp/2009/2009-06-06%20Deedle%20Coupe%20Painting%20Mods/

Go-N Def · « **Reply #14 on:** June 07, 2009, 10:16:42 AM »

What's that long thing sticking up near the middle of the rear side window??? I think I see a pimple on it too! LOL!!!!!

Rogue · « **Reply #15 on:** June 07, 2009, 10:29:56 AM »

Joe, looking good

MomsSol · « **Reply #16 on:** June 07, 2009, 10:32:33 AM »

Need to paint the gauge, shifter, and vent bezels now - Unless Dee thinks that might be 'too' much!

I'm getting my 'wicked' fix by painting various trim items that color .. trying to find a caliper paint kit in that color.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #17 on:** June 07, 2009, 12:57:39 PM »

I used the same paint for the calipers, we'll see how he (wife says the car is a guy so she can ride %$#) hold up

jonymac · « **Reply #18 on:** June 07, 2009, 01:06:32 PM »

Wow - that looks great! Now cut down that CB antenna...

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #19 on:** June 07, 2009, 01:20:38 PM »

Quote from: jonymac on June 07, 2009, 01:06:32 PM

Wow - that looks great! Now cut down that CB antenna...

CB Antenna ?

Isn't that a remote control whip antenna so Joe can have the car do what he wants while Dee's

on the track so she doesn't beat his time

BLK GXP · « **Reply #20 on:** June 07, 2009, 03:00:37 PM »

Lookin' good Joe. but you know that now that you've started, you're never gonna be able to stop.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 07, 2009, 05:33:16 PM »

Joe, that really looks great! That should be how the engine should look out of the factory.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #22 on:** June 07, 2009, 06:21:34 PM »

The antenna is chopped (my old chopped one)

lil goat · « **Reply #23 on:** June 08, 2009, 06:53:33 AM »

I can't see the pictures but I got to see the real thing yesterday, it looks fantastic!

Critterman · « **Reply #24 on:** June 08, 2009, 01:19:40 PM »

It does look good for sure, I especially like the custom mod he made for the back window. OPPS - I may have let the cat out of the bag...

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