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Been there, done that. Humidy may not have even been a factor. If you are using rustoleum and don't follow the directions for recoat time that is what it does. Just strip it and start over. One of the reasons I rarely use rustoleum anymore. That and the insanely long dry time.

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:lol: nobody's perfect :lol:

sure does! :chevy:.


yeah....planning to shoot as much as I can on my main project (proj #1) at the body shop in the booth....but for a driveway/budget build everything is turning out nice so far with the rustoleum...and the duplicolor engine system has turned out a very nice finish so far....be interested to see how it holds up since I did the proper prep, primer, paint, and clear....supposed to be heat, oil, and chemical resistant....we will see just how much resistance it has ;)

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That steering wheel looks (looked) familiar :D The blue one came off my old blue stepper..

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I used that one for mock up to see how i'd like a stock wheel...didn't paint that one though because I really like the patina on it as is for a blue truck or interior...

I have two other 67 wheels (after selling one this week) so I picked the nicest other one I had to paint it...it was actually fawn at one point but had glossy red painted over it at some point (not well) so there were runs/chips in it...tried to strip but it was going to take the fawn off too...

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I use Krylon now instead of rustoleum. They also have a rust preventer one but dries in minutes, not days.

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thanks, I have used some krylon but really like the hammered finish rustoleum for frames...

I will say on satin black I Really like the krylon sheen so on future projects I'll definitely go that route...easy enough to pick up from Wally world...scary thing is...I have TWO of them within 5 minutes of my house....and I believe 8 of them within a half hour...almost getting like McDonalds :lol:

Probably would have used Krylon on this one but I had some leftover cans of rustoleum from my shoestring build...

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How is the metal repair comming along, can we see some pictures of your progress so far?

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Moving right along!! Loving your progress!

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Thanks, pouring rain right now so pictures might have to hold off...also...I'm at the library ;)

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Thanks to bmerdoc the rear swap is almost complete and the engine has its' flywheel...got our first look at the stance....and....

:metal:

It was a MUGGY night....I really appreciate Nick's help.
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Wait im confused you swapped a 6 lug for another 6 lug? :confused:

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Yes...the old one had like 456 gears in it....this is a 307 or 323....was great on the highway....plus has all new wheel cylinders, brake lines, shoes, etc on it...
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Plus, I'm running the original 6 lug steelies with caps. Also the rear is slightly wider so the wheels aren't too far tucked in looking for my liking....earlier narrower rears are nice for running deep dish rims, but not with stock wheels ;)
If I ever switch to 5 lug I will either do conversion axles....or more likely I will swap in a complete 5 lug posi rear.
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Btw.....great expression bmerdoc....just noticed that :lol:

And what are you doing up so late? :)
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Holy smokes 456 gears! That thing would have been a tire burner :lol:
I understand now, you dont want a drag strip gear for a parts truck it makes total sense, I just wish I would have known it had a 456 gear in it because then I wouldnt have asked the question in the first place. :lol:
Oh I'm always up late, I'm a night owl.

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I haven't pulled the rear or anything but the previous owner told me he couldn't drive it on the highway and around town it was screaming so I had to assume big gears....plus, I wasn't having any success selling my longbed frame as a roller and knowing it had all new components in the rear and knowing I was going to take the rear apart to add lowering blocks, shock relocators, and paint everything individually anyways, it just made sense to swap...
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Finally!
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Nick has offered to come over Sunday to help medrop the engine in....I have a lot of work to do to get ready ;)
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Awesome man! You're gonna be driving it in no time!

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You might need some springs in there bubba ? .. :D

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And shock mounts, and trac bar mounts, and shocks.... :D

It's got the new invisisprings ;)

Funny thing is it should go even lower once I gag it and notch it.


Thanks, sure hope so ;)
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Sounds like good motivation! If I was closer, I would stop in to swing a wrench too. :)

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Thanks, I know a few guys on here that would....a great group of guys on this board! :metal:
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Just 9 days to go before the meet, it's time to break out the Superman suit :lol:

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I didn't think you caught that! I tossed and turned until 4 in the morning! I had a busy mind and couldn't sleep. I'm working on 3 hours of sleep today.

Glad to see the trans 'member came and and good thing its not raw...one less thing to paint! Cross your fingers that engine/trans installation goes smoothly!:chevy: