Project report

["MO ( Steve Mick)" <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 1964 Dodge 440 2 dr hdtp-413-4 speed.  I had the engine and tranny mocked 
up so I could make sure all the mounts line up --clutch linkage installed 
except for that elusive 62-65 big block in a B body clutch fork--- 4 speed 
floor hump--and Hurst correct shifter (new but less linkage)  Also rounded 
up a 742 case surgrip  and 65 cornet housing for later use.  Am now looking 
for a good 3.55-3.73 ring and pinion. Now I know it all fits together, so I 
took it all out again. Rolled the car outside, jacked it up , removed the 
torsion bars.  Today  I took the upper A  frames loose from the subframe and 
dropped the entire K member - steering- and brakes-hubs.  Two impressions: 
how simple the suspension is compared to my 56 Chrysler, and Those four K 
member bolts had me sweating bullits. fraid of breaking one off ( or more!) 
Idea--what harm would be in drilling a small hole in frame side to spray 
penetrating oil on those bolt threads?  Next step is scraping old grease, 
sandblasting with silica( fine)  and painting sub-frame and firewall.
Question:  Personally, I don't want base coat-clear coat on my car. I prefer 
enamel with hardner. What primer (or process) can I use  over the fine 
sandblasted metal to make it smooth for paint without doing hand sanding?  I 
was thinking a high build epoxy  primer -slow drying to flow out better? or 
a primer with slow thinner , also in attempt to get it to flow out and dry 
smooth. I am not familiar with the new paints and they tell me to forget 
everything I knew about the way we used to do it!  :-)  Any experienced 
ideas out there?....................MO 


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