Petty Blue - Latest pics of my car :)

[doctorpimp]

PPG Omni, single stage - Chrysler Corporate blue 2324.  My first paint job ever.
Still putting her back together, but here are pics of the body so far:

[The70RT]

 ....wow your first spray. Did it come out ok?

[PocketThunder]

Damn dude you did a good job! 

[Charger74]

Looks great, but can you explain this on the fire wall and why you have wires running to it.  Just curious as to what it is and what it's purpose is?

[41husk]

Sweet car, I love corp. blue.  Would love to have a petty blue 72 Rallye

[chargerman68]

looks great u can come and paint my cars anytime...

[doctorpimp]

Thanks all !!!
There are some flaws, but I hope I can buff them out with compound.  We'll see...
I learned a lot doing it my self.
That single stage urethane was really easy to spray.  As with what I've read, the hardest part was the prep.

Total cost was less that $500 for the primer/paint etc. 
I already had a 30 gal compressor and a HVLP gun.

[doctorpimp]

Looks great, but can you explain this on the fire wall and why you have wires running to it. Just curious as to what it is and what it's purpose is?

It's the old '73 small block emissions engine temp - vacuum advance module.  It would advance the timing in relation to coolant temp.
I left it there because it has a vaccum pod inside the cowl.  When removed it leaves a 1 x 2 " hole in the firewall. 
I should have welded it up, but...  I m going to hook up some fake vacuum hoses as part of the charade.
The wires are from the MSD (purple and green)  I just routed them there

[HITMAN 149]

Looks great, but can you explain this on the fire wall and why you have wires running to it.  Just curious as to what it is and what it's purpose is?

it's a fitzer valve!!!!!!!! and it's the valve that fitzzzzz's
or could be the flange... you need a flange ya know!!!!!!!!! 

[700jfm]

Man that looks good I like your paint booth that's what I need. and your power steering belt needs tightening

[Back N Black]

Hey Paul, looks good.     Did you do it in your driveway?

[69bronzeT5]

Car looks great!!!!!!! Good job on the paint.....really good job for a first time painter

[70charger_boy]

 

[doctorpimp]

Man that looks good I like your paint booth that's what I need. and your power steering belt needs tightening

Thanks! 
I noticed the P/S belt too, after I took the photo

[doctorpimp]

Hey Paul, looks good. Did you do it in your driveway?

Hi Eldon, Yeah I did it in that prortable garage seen in the pics.  It is in such a good spot for painting - very little wind.
I painted it in August; when it was about 24*C.  Perfect temp (not too sweaty)
There were a few dust particles that I got out with a razor blade and wet sanding.
I will get to the complete wet sanding and buff out next spring...  I'm just about to put her in the garage for winter

[HITMAN 149]

damn bro...
where do we drop ours off???

[doctorpimp]

damn bro...
where do we drop ours off???

I would love to do more, but you've got to get in line.
I still have to finish my car, then get to my wife's Barracuda next (you can just see the fender in the above pic).
All this and I'll probably have to move next summer...

[Charger74]

Cool, thanks for that info.  I think I will just cover that spot up in my car, along with some of the other holes.  Just really never knew what it did.

[charger2fast4u]

nice paint job it really sets off the car i like it

[daytonalo]

  More pics !! Is 72 the only year with hidaways ?

[BMOTOXSTAR]

 

[doctorpimp]

More pics !! Is 72 the only year with hidaways ?

71 & 72
Mine set-up is from a 71.  It has the Dodge emblem on the dvr side door and the bumper doesn't have the jack slots.

Here's a couple more pics (excuse the greasy finger prints )

[Charger1973]

Thats looking really good.  I like the color choice too.   

[plum500]

Looks awesome! That engine bay shot is a thing of beauty.

[NHCharger]

Wow, very nice. Petty Blue is one of my two favorite mopar colors. My 72 Charger is Petty Blue, single stage paint job. I spent 40 hours wet sanding and buffing it two winters ago. At car shows when people comment on the paint job and I tell them it's NOT a base and clear paint job, some don't believe me.
BTW, are the relays in the battery tray area for the headlight up grade

[doctorpimp]

Thanks

My car was orig B1 Blue, and was Black when I got her.  Petty Blue is my fav too...

Yep, those relays are for the Hi, Lo beams and one is for the electric rad fan.  There is another one behind the headlights for the hideaway motor.
The headlight upgrade was very easy to do.  I took the main feed wire from a central + stud-junction, mounted on the firwall above the M Cyl.  That stud powers everything as per the Mad electrical website.  The battery is in the trunk.

[daytonalo]

What site is that ?

[doctorpimp]

Here you go:

http://www.madelectrical.com/electrical-tech.shtml

Lots of good stuff there!

[daytonalo]

Thanks cupcake !!!!!!!!

[doctorpimp]

You got it Buttertart

[Ghoste]

Nice, very nice.  I like how you left leaves on the ground to absorb the overspray. 

[doctorpimp]

Actually, I used sawdust for that.  It blew around with the compressed air and kept the dust away from the car...