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Used the Behr Home Depot paint and colors as outlined in the Behr paint thread.
The sprayer worked great and the coverage was excellent, cleanup was a breeze with soap and water.
Paint was not thinned to achieve the CARC texture.
Looks as though the hard work paid off, took 1st place in the administrator's choice category at the Wounded Warrior benefit car show in Portsmouth NH!
Labels on, job done for now. Took her for another ride yesterday, 55 mph windows up really does sound just fine and it didn't have to be ear splittingly loud. Drivers window down had to notch it up a little but still within reason.
I have Walmart NeverStart Maxx batteries, they are low quality and only last 2 to 3 years max in the Deuce (even with rotation and proper maintenance). Usually the winter kills or weakens them significantly. Only upside is that Walmart honors the 2 year warranty every time no questions asked...
Finished wiring up the Stereo today and mounted the speakers.
The fronts are down behind the cab vents, shouldn't interfere with anyone's leg room. I may kick the front left when I go to turn on the high beams until I get used to using just the toe.
The rears are mounted to the back of the cab...
I have had both.
I went through 2 canvas covers before I switched to Vinyl. Both canvas covers tore themselves apart going down the highway.
Pros of Canvas -
Looks great, original, nostalgic
Used ones can usually be found fairly cheap
Cons of canvas -
Requires constant readjustment to keep...
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