Liz's trunk is done

watchman · 06-03-2010, 09:40 AM

From start to finish this project has a been a PIA. The old air brushed mural and decals that was on the trunk when we bought it was a real bear to sand off. Cracks and holes had to filled and or glued. Then the primer lifted spots from under it and ran so that had to be sanded out. A new air hose we bought sprayed something on the trunk and then the paint fish eyed and finially the red paint did not match exactly. This is what I get for doing this in my old dirty unheated garage. Then the rack we ordered for it came in the mail bent and with no time to order a new one I did my best to straighten it putting a flat spot in it. The whole project is not bad, just usual crap for me and not as good as I would have like to have done. And no time to redo it as we leave for Colorado Sunday. Good for me that Liz is not a perfectionist and she says it is alright for now. You can take a look at it at the district rally in a couple of weeks. Just don't look too close.

**trip** · 06-03-2010, 09:44 AM

I'll bet you did a great job on it Jim...even though you say it was a PITA. I look forward to taking a peak in ES.

waterman · 06-03-2010, 11:47 AM

I am sure it looks good. So where are you heading to in Colorado???

skeeter · 06-03-2010, 11:41 PM

my wife is not a perfectionist either. She married Me.

watchman · 06-04-2010, 08:02 AM

We are going to the VROC WWR in Cortez. We have 4 days to get there and 3 days to return home so I won't have to push myself riding if this shoulder and neck flares up.

oldbikers · 06-04-2010, 10:03 AM

Be careful Jim we want to see you in 19 days

**trip** · 06-04-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by watchman

We are going to the VROC WWR in Cortez. We have 4 days to get there and 3 days to return home so I won't have to push myself riding if this shoulder and neck flares up.

While your there Jim, you and Liz might as well attend the KawaNOW SouthWest Regional Rally. It's going on about the same time in the same town.

watchman · 06-04-2010, 09:19 PM

I printed out the Southwest Rally Itinerary, depending on how well I ride we will be there sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday evening. We will be sure to stop by and see everyone and maybe ride with them Wednesday.

06-03-2010, 09:40 AM	#1
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Liz's trunk is done From start to finish this project has a been a PIA. The old air brushed mural and decals that was on the trunk when we bought it was a real bear to sand off. Cracks and holes had to filled and or glued. Then the primer lifted spots from under it and ran so that had to be sanded out. A new air hose we bought sprayed something on the trunk and then the paint fish eyed and finially the red paint did not match exactly. This is what I get for doing this in my old dirty unheated garage. Then the rack we ordered for it came in the mail bent and with no time to order a new one I did my best to straighten it putting a flat spot in it. The whole project is not bad, just usual crap for me and not as good as I would have like to have done. And no time to redo it as we leave for Colorado Sunday. Good for me that Liz is not a perfectionist and she says it is alright for now. You can take a look at it at the district rally in a couple of weeks. Just don't look too close. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-03-2010, 09:44 AM	#2
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Liz's trunk is done I'll bet you did a great job on it Jim...even though you say it was a PITA. I look forward to taking a peak in ES. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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06-03-2010, 11:47 AM	#3
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Liz's trunk is done I am sure it looks good. So where are you heading to in Colorado??? __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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06-03-2010, 11:41 PM	#4
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06-04-2010, 08:02 AM	#5
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Liz's trunk is done We are going to the VROC WWR in Cortez. We have 4 days to get there and 3 days to return home so I won't have to push myself riding if this shoulder and neck flares up. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-04-2010, 10:03 AM	#6
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Liz's trunk is done Be careful Jim we want to see you in 19 days __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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06-04-2010, 09:19 PM	#8
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Liz's trunk is done I printed out the Southwest Rally Itinerary, depending on how well I ride we will be there sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday evening. We will be sure to stop by and see everyone and maybe ride with them Wednesday.
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