Operation Dirty Penny - '75 Merc 240D

[dineno]

Dude this is seriously amazing.

I just hope it all comes together the way I invision it

[theseeker411]

Dude this is seriously amazing.

[dineno]

So the power supply is pretty much finished now so when my plating solution shows up on Monday, prepare yourselves for the next few weeks to be photos galore.

Rust repair is finished mostly. There's a little surprise for how the rear end was tackled. HINT: I won't be running bumpers.

[dineno]

So for the sake of time, instead of ordering a rectifier made for plating which could take weeks to come in, I picked up a 1,000watt computer power supply. It retails for like $600 and I picked it up for $75 so it seemed like a no brainer. I won't have as much control over varying the voltage but it'll have +3.3v, +5v, and +12v leads so I should have enough variability for brush plating at least. All of the plating solution has been ordered as well. Going with an alkaline copper to see if I get good results directly on the steel. If it proves difficult I'll make a nickel strike bath and acid copper solution instead.

The rust repair is jsut about finished as well so I'll have to grab some shots. The only parts that haven't been done are the floors which will be cut out and new ones put back all in one quick shot, then theres also the rear end needs some work but I'll essentially be "shaving" the rear end to make one consistent body rather than all the recessed areas for where the bumper would have been.

Here's some shots of the power supply before all the cutting begins.

[zoo]

I'm very cautious to post any product designs I have ready because every single one of them is a completely original design. None are just slightly modified versions of the same wheels that have been made for the past 30 years by every company nowadays. Although I have been reaching out to trustworthy people for opinions on some of them.

Good luck, that is not a simple task.

[dineno]

Just checked your website, might have to order the GTR Generations shirt.....
http://motormavericks.com/product/go...ons-tee-black/

One of our best sellers!

[Dsscats]

Just checked your website, might have to order the GTR Generations shirt.....
http://motormavericks.com/product/go...ons-tee-black/

[dineno]

Good luck with the company. Any links or indications to the product line-up?
I mean... All your fans are here

I'm very cautious to post any product designs I have ready because every single one of them is a completely original design. None are just slightly modified versions of the same wheels that have been made for the past 30 years by every company nowadays. Although I have been reaching out to trustworthy people for opinions on some of them.

[loekaaz]

Good luck with the company. Any links or indications to the product line-up?
I mean... All your fans are here

[dineno]

I just have to ask, Are you a bazillionare or something? Like holy shit. Not trying to be mean but like im just genuinely curious.

I wish, I dump all my money back into growing my companies these days. I started Motor Mavericks back in July of last year though and its been doing great. We've been wanting to start a wheel line all along so I can't wait to bring it to fruition now.

I think he's Bilzerianare...

Hahaha

[loekaaz]

I just have to ask, Are you a bazillionare or something? Like holy shit. Not trying to be mean but like im just genuinely curious.

I think he's Bilzerianare...

[SnazzyQ]

I'm actually in the process of buying a wheel company and will be rebranding. And guess which car gets the first set? This dirty Penny thing.

I just have to ask, Are you a bazillionare or something? Like holy shit. Not trying to be mean but like im just genuinely curious.

[Motoman325]

i like it

alot

[dineno]

Hey dineno, My car looks a lot simalr to your as far as the rust! I bought some panit remover but it sucked ass, what did you use for your removal/how much? looks like it worked pretty damn good

I started things out with lots of aircraft stripper which got the bulk of it right off. Then cleaned it up with a wire brush before hand sanding it

[FowlerE30]

Hey dineno, My car looks a lot simalr to your as far as the rust! I bought some panit remover but it sucked ass, what did you use for your removal/how much? looks like it worked pretty damn good