Author Topic: Project Popeye: Updated 01.27.06: FOR SALE (Read 8817 times)

lebanull · « **Reply #41 on:** September 25, 2005, 04:32:50 pm »

Well, I've finished the bondo. This this will need to dry for a couple of days. I have so much sanding ahead of me.

Pictures after sanding...

Sinner · « **Reply #42 on:** September 25, 2005, 08:05:06 pm »

What kind of Bondo is that? The stuff we get here in Canada turn a redish pink colour when you mix the hardener in it...

lebanull · « **Reply #43 on:** September 25, 2005, 09:08:52 pm »

Micro Lite: light body filler

nullb0y · « **Reply #44 on:** September 25, 2005, 09:16:29 pm »

heh lebanull? im the only null around here

TOK · « **Reply #45 on:** September 26, 2005, 08:35:42 am »

Do you have to mix the hardener with that stuff like you do with Bondo?
The pinkish tint of the hardener lets you know you have it mixed, and the pinker it is the faster your setup time is going to be. You can sand Bondo and not have it chunk after about an hour or so. You can hand sand it even sooner.
If your filler is taking a couple days to set up, you either don't have enough hardener in it or you're giving it a lot more time than it needs.

ChadTower · « **Reply #46 on:** September 26, 2005, 10:19:17 am »

Glad to see it coming along so well, and ecstatic to see we convinced you to keep and restore this cab rather than swap to another.

lebanull · « **Reply #47 on:** September 26, 2005, 03:48:05 pm »

yes, the hardener is a dark blue

Quote from: TOK on September 26, 2005, 08:35:42 am

Do you have to mix the hardener with that stuff like you do with Bondo?
The pinkish tint of the hardener lets you know you have it mixed, and the pinker it is the faster your setup time is going to be. You can sand Bondo and not have it chunk after about an hour or so. You can hand sand it even sooner.
If your filler is taking a couple days to set up, you either don't have enough hardener in it or you're giving it a lot more time than it needs.

lebanull · « **Reply #48 on:** September 28, 2005, 10:35:03 am »

After I replaced the wood on the bottom, this thing is SOLID! The sanding is coming along really slow. DUSTY-DUSTY!!

Quote from: ChadTower on September 26, 2005, 10:19:17 am

Glad to see it coming along so well, and ecstatic to see we convinced you to keep and restore this cab rather than swap to another.

ChadTower · « **Reply #49 on:** September 28, 2005, 10:44:11 am »

Nice.

Raven.. · « **Reply #50 on:** October 02, 2005, 01:01:59 am »

How's the sound amp coming? I didn't even mess with fixing mine....I just replaced it with one from a set of cheap PC speakers instead. Works great!

lebanull · « **Reply #51 on:** October 02, 2005, 10:41:14 am »

BIG UPSET! The sanding is not going well! I have decided to get a DK cabin. With that said, I will someday turn Popeye into DK. For now I've moved eveything into it's new home.
Anyone looking for a Popeye Kit? Double PCB version. This cab that I found is MINT!
The sides cleaned up nicely! No need to paint this puppy.

Now as for the sound, it's still LOW

I havent rebuilt the amp. I was hoping that it was the speaker I had. I'm not sure what dirrection to take... Here's Popeye's new home. Not completed. I'm waiting on the monitor bezel and light fixture.

Clean on the inside:

Another project soon to start...Project Pac-Man. I have a Pac cab that was painted in 83'..I'm hoping that I can save the art work

I see PAC!! I've noticed a few people here had several ideas on removing painted side art. I tried the heat gun...not working out so well. tips are of course welcomed...

Quote from: EyeDoc on October 02, 2005, 01:01:59 am

How's the sound amp coming? I didn't even mess with fixing mine....I just replaced it with one from a set of cheap PC speakers instead. Works great!

lebanull · « **Reply #52 on:** October 02, 2005, 04:13:10 pm »

Until I resolve this LOW sound issue...I will stick a fork into this Popeye project. I'm going to rebuild the amp...

I'm excited about the Pac Project.

lebanull · « **Reply #53 on:** January 27, 2006, 03:07:47 pm »

This Popeye I will be selling for whats been put into it, 300.00. I figured I'd give this community first choice before eBay. Thanks for all your help. Need space...third child is coming. I will only have a tabletop pac.
Rebuilt soundboard...sound works PERFECT!!

*PICKUP ONLY*....or you'lll have to arrange shipping. I'm in central Illinois

lebanull · « **Reply #54 on:** January 27, 2006, 04:47:31 pm »

Here are some more pictures. You will also recieve new Popeye sideart that hasen't been put on, original manual and an extra sound board. All for only 300.00

New parts:

TMOLD
Controller buttons, all three
Controller screws and instruction card
Almost mint cab from a DK
Rebuilt sound board
New power cord

minor scratch on bezel

New side art and original manual

Harpal · « **Reply #55 on:** January 27, 2006, 07:32:43 pm »

now that does look great......
hooo hooo

brian23 · « **Reply #56 on:** January 27, 2006, 10:43:23 pm »

Just as a future note.. It is easier to sand if you make the bondo as smooth as possible (without ripples) on the piece that you are working on. It also makes for a more even sanding job. I have done tons of body work using the pinkish bondo. The grey stuff is made of fiberglass and dries really hard. Just remember to use a little at a time. You'll know it's dry when the tackiness goes away. In sunlight, it does not take long to dry so be careful when you are using it in warm settings.

Brax · « **Reply #57 on:** January 28, 2006, 10:33:16 am »

Popeye in a DK? You must have been an operator in a past life.

lebanull · « **Reply #58 on:** January 29, 2006, 09:08:08 am »

No, I was a shoe maker....

Quote from: Brax on January 28, 2006, 10:33:16 am

Popeye in a DK? You must have been an operator in a past life.

lebanull · « **Reply #59 on:** January 31, 2006, 09:42:23 pm »

SOLD!

Brax · « **Reply #60 on:** January 31, 2006, 11:11:27 pm »

Quote from: lebanull on January 31, 2006, 09:42:23 pm

SOLD!

With any luck, the buyer already has a DK in a Popeye cab...

lebanull · « **Reply #61 on:** February 01, 2006, 07:50:28 am »

That would be nice!

I can't seem to get away from this stuff. I'm starting a new project, soon. DK cocktail that's in pretty bad shape, missing monitor.

Quote from: Brax on January 31, 2006, 11:11:27 pm

Quote from: lebanull on January 31, 2006, 09:42:23 pm
SOLD!

With any luck, the buyer already has a DK in a Popeye cab...


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