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It's amazing the difference a bit of fresh colour makes
After the engine was taken out the rolling chassis was put on the back of a truck and transported to Mamics Smash Repairs for major bodywork and also the paintjob.
Gary Mamic got Johnny to strip down all exterior components then the interior. There were a bunch of repairs to do including the rust around rear windscreen and rust in firewall which was welded up and plated. Remove the dents (of which there were many). Then it was in the paint shop with Dean where it was prepped and rubbed back.
It was then masked up and 2 pac primed, dry rub primer with block then re- guide coat. A second rub down (wet rubbed) then remasked for paint.
Day three it entered the spray booth for a few coats.
Day four they put it all back together.
In the process it was discovered how badly rusted the top chrome bar of the signature Mighty Boy rack was. It wasn't as noticeable before when the car was looking so ordinary. But now with a lick of new paint it really stood out. Gary ordered one in which had to come from Japan.
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Further Reference
Advanced Custom Painting Techniques
Amazon Price: $20.40 (as of 11/30/2009) 
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Monster Garage: How to Custom Paint Damn Near Anything
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The interior is still gutted. Though it looks better now then it did with 22 year old carpet submerged under an inch or more of water.
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How to Paint Your Car
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Those wheels look terrible now. Not that they were the picture of health and beauty before. But they were less obvious when the car as a whole looked ordinary and run down. Now it's a distraction and an eye sore. That'll be fixed soon though.
Further Reference
Automotive Paint Handbook: Paint Technology for Auto Enthusiasts and Body Shop Professionals
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 11/30/2009)
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It's amazing the ugly bits you start to notice when compared to the new work. This bar is actually being replaced with an import from Japan courtesy of Gary from Mamics.
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Johnny (on the left) did the panel work while Dean (on the right) did the paintjob.
Reader Feedback
What do you think so far? Be kind as I'd hate to hurt the little Mighty Boy's feelings.
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- HPR HPR Sep 20, 2008 @ 8:06 pm
- Great Lens! I have learned a lot~ any tips? "im new"
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- FESA FESA Jul 16, 2007 @ 9:41 am
- Oooh, Aaah .... I like the colour! What a difference a paint job can make! Your Mighty Boy has become quite a Pretty Boy :). Okay, just kidding, it looks great. On to the next lens! Fran.
The Journey Continues...
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Pimping Project: Engine In
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After the bodywork and spraypainting at Mamics the Mighty Boy was transported back to Newcastle Auto Dismantlers to get the engine put back in. We've gone from a 500 to an 800. And I must say having driven it in since these photos were taken you can f...
