Author Topic: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification  (Read 56049 times)

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Offline Elz

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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #135 on: June 21, 2018, 09:38:47 AM »
I need to get back to work. I will try to post more later

Offline Steele59

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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #136 on: June 22, 2018, 09:12:59 AM »
Can't wait to see the next update.

Offline Elz

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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #137 on: June 22, 2018, 09:23:28 AM »
IMG_5646 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Final fitment
IMG_5746 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Wet sanded
IMG_5762 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Booth clean up.
IMG_5773 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Masked
IMG_5768 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
IMG_5778 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Sealed and base coat
IMG_5777 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
IMG_5796 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Cleared
IMG_5791 (1) by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
IMG_5789 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
IMG_5798 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #138 on: June 22, 2018, 09:28:16 AM »
IMG_5806 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
IMG_5810 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
IMG_5813 (1) by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
IMG_5817 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
IMG_5821 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Painted my hood bird and lettering, have that coming up.

Offline Elz

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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #139 on: June 22, 2018, 09:40:46 AM »
Ok here is my custom touch. Painted my bird, wanted it look somewhat factory but a little different. Plus it I made it larger.

IMG_6093 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6098 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Masking

IMG_6101 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Gradient of silver and dark silver

IMG_6111 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Painting some bevels to give it dimension

IMG_6116 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Airbrushing highlights and shadows

IMG_6119 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6124 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Here I cleared it and wet sanded it to lock what I have in and knock the paint edges down a little.

IMG_6157 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Remasked for some raspberry pearl inlays

IMG_6159 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6162 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6164 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Masked off for some galaxy gray and black pearl

IMG_6166 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6168 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6170 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6172 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6174 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Highlights with the airbrush

IMG_6176 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Unmasked and ready for more clear coat.







Offline Elz

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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #140 on: June 22, 2018, 04:36:09 PM »
IMG_6246 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Cleared

IMG_6507 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Painted Shaker callout and spoiler lettering. Decided not to put Trans Am below the fender vents.

IMG_6508 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6718 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6717 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Both after clear

IMG_5863 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Put the doors back on and did another round of clear and then cut and buffed

IMG_5855 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr


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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #141 on: June 23, 2018, 07:16:54 PM »
NICE!
78 w72 ws6 4 speed
81 turbo pace car
lots of other past t/a's

Offline Nexus

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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #142 on: June 26, 2018, 06:53:22 AM »
WOW...that looks awesome dude

I love it!!

Charlie
1979 - Esprit (21 years and counting)

Offline Nexus

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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #143 on: June 26, 2018, 06:57:32 AM »
How did you go about getting the stencils made for the bird?

It turned out perfect
Charlie
1979 - Esprit (21 years and counting)

Offline Elz

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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #144 on: June 26, 2018, 09:49:05 AM »
NICE!

Thanks , Scott!


How did you go about getting the stencils made for the bird?
It turned out perfect

Thank you. I made all of the masking. I used to do a lot of custom paint so I have a small plotter. That large mask is actually three splices.

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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #145 on: June 26, 2018, 10:43:52 AM »
Ahhh...very cool
Charlie
1979 - Esprit (21 years and counting)

Offline Elz

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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #146 on: June 28, 2018, 09:54:08 AM »
Will try to get this finished up.
IMG_6262 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Some assembly pics

IMG_6403 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6750 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6749 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_5612 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6840-(1) by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6838-(1) by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6987 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Picked up a Dual Gate, still needs adjustment, won't go into low if anyone has anysuggestions.

IMG_7015 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6727 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6728 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6922-(1) by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_6920 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_7143 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

Since together the car has settled about an inch from these photos. Headed to Goodguys this weekend for the show, will try to get some good pics of it all together.

Offline Nexus

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Re: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification
« Reply #147 on: June 28, 2018, 11:26:57 PM »
Amazing job bro

It turned out fantastic

2 questions

First...where did you get / what did you use for the shaker and fender vent mesh?

Second...was getting the Dynamat worth it for the sound deadening properties?

I was thinking of doing something similar but I can't afford Dynamat...I don't think...haven't priced it out in a really long time
Charlie
1979 - Esprit (21 years and counting)