Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street (Post 5704281)

Originally Posted by hotrod1 (Post 5704288)

Hey Kim:

That looks great! What paints did u use for the engine? Rattle can, make, and color?

I like the frame finish as well. Did it come out the way you expected it and would u do it again if given the chance to do it over? Make sure to give us close up pictures of the frame when the pain is complete.

Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 5704337)

Thanks.


Thanks.
The paint is VHT rattle can engine enamel.
I used "Cast Aluminum" on the block and metallic "Titanium Silver Blue" on the intake covers and pan.
The frame for the most part looks the way I want it too.
I did some research on the net and ended up using a good bristle brush to apply it as it has to go on thick to get the hammered effect. I cleaned the brush constantly while applying it as it would start to dry and be kind of a pain.
You also have to constantly stir the paint or it separates fairly quickly and you can get a color difference.
As far as doing it again I'll let you know when I get the second coat on in a week or so.
Here's a close up of the frame. You can see it needs another coat.
Hope this helps.
Kim

Originally Posted by 63split (Post 5704390)

looking good Kim ! like the 2 tone on your engine

Sander,

Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 5704521)

Kim, looks great. I always like to have two coats, just to make sure everything is covered...Jim

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver (Post 5704828)

Nicely done!

Originally Posted by Painter D (Post 5704943)

Motor looks good

Originally Posted by Chevette (Post 5705532)

Very nice, Kim.

Originally Posted by mknittle (Post 5705656)

I did under the seat for a test. that way if I iscrewed it up it would be covered up.:lol: silicone and paint dont mix well.

Originally Posted by Kabwe (Post 5705686)

Kim,

Everything looks great. The engine is really nice, I will be dropping mine off for you to clean up.

Thanks in advance.lol

Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 5704245)

Well I finally made a little progress on the truck.
Got the frame cleaned then primed and the first coat of paint on it.
I used Rustoleum "Hammered Black" in a quart can which really looks like a very dark grey when it is applied.
This kind of annoyed me as I used a rattle can on some of the small parts and it is a little darker.
The other thing that is annoying is the window for a second coat. If you don't get it on in under 4 hours you need to wait 7 days because of the way this stuff dries.
It looks O.K. in the pics but definitely needs another coat.
Kim

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street (Post 5705715)

Originally Posted by R.A.D (Post 5802320)

any progress?

Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 5802461)

The Holidays slowed me down quite a bit.
I hope to get the frame put together in the coming weeks.
I'm waiting on new ball joints as the ones I had sitting on my shelf for it turned out to be the wrong ones.
The place I ordered them from is working on getting me the replacements.
Kim

Originally Posted by R.A.D (Post 5818084)

don't you hate when that happens? i guess you'll have them soon enough

Originally Posted by solidaxel (Post 5819577)

Nice work!!!, what color are you going to use on the suspension parts?

Originally Posted by renegade8720 (Post 5840863)

Looking Good!

Originally Posted by Denee007 (Post 5840874)

Gorgeous!
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Originally Posted by Wybrow (Post 5840934)

I've been following this build for a long time, looking great, Kim.

Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 5859504)

Kim, that is looking so sweeeet...Jim

Originally Posted by Daze57 (Post 5859889)

lookin very very good !!!!

Originally Posted by solidaxel (Post 5859915)

WOW, a lot pieces coming together. and to think you are going to cover all this work up with the body ! Maybe another look at the saw horses and total weight !
I love this part of the build!

Originally Posted by Kabwe (Post 5860397)

Looking good Kim, looking really good. Good job buddy.

Originally Posted by Aftermath59 (Post 5860510)

Man this thing is gonna be soooooo sick!! I'm in on it!! Good luck man!!