Paint! (June, 2017)

When I dropped-off the cabinet for refinishing/rebuilding, I asked Scott if he could recommend someone who could help me out with a few metal items that needed some TLC. He mentioned that a local guy he knew did some sand and media blasting, and thought perhaps he could help me out.

So after dropping-off the cabinet I stopped-by this place, but no joy, as his media blasting would seriously distort the top panel (picture below). However, this guy told me about a local body shop that dabbled in restored gas pumps and the like, and he thought perhaps they could help me out!

And best of all, it was (literally!) "on my way", so I stopped-in at Albertville Body Shop (http://www.albertvillebodyshop.com/), spoke with Pat, and he had all of the correct answers to my questions! So, I left the following pieces with them:

* The top rear panel:

* The front door frame:

* The coin return cup:

* The cash box door and lock washer:

* And one of the nastiest pieces I have, the cash box frame assembly:

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Since I'm trying to update this blog "after the fact", as it were, I'm going to take this opportunity and bring things up to speed with regards to the painting. With the exception of the front door frame assembly, I have already received all of the pieces...and they look absolutely wonderful!

That nasty cash door frame mentioned above? Here it is now:

Here's the top rear cover (picture is kind bleached-out due to the carpet, sorry):

Here's the coin return cup:

And here is the cash door cover and the washer that goes under the lock:

 Absolutely gorgeous! I couldn't be happier!

I haven't received the front door frame yet (today is 8/31/17) as I'm waiting on them to apply the "French Burled Walnut" decal I dropped-off a few days ago.

Funny story about that: When I first started this restoration in 2010, I purchased a whole slew of OEM and remanufactured parts for it. One of those items was a "water transfer decal" from Victory Glass (http://www.victoryglass.com/ ) which simulates the appearance of Walnut on the front door panel. However, like the entire 1452, the decal sat in storage for 7 years, and guess what? When it came time to apply it, it was all dried-out (go figure!), and the guys at Albertville Auto Body had a helluva time with it! (Sorry, Jamie!) I called Victory Glass to see if they had any newer decals, and was told, "We have a few left from a 2007 order, but most people are using the new vinyl decals, as the old water transfer decals kinda sucked." (Really!) Anyway, I ordered a new vinyl decal, and when it arrived 2 days alter, I immediately took it to the body shop.

Can't wait to see what it looks like when it's done!