What I did in a week spending no more then $150
 

Well my trucks old flat black was looking a little bad. (Due to body panels being changed, Bed shortening and various other things)The trucks 327 had a horrible oil pan/timing cover leak. Enough to drain the engine of its oil after 100 miles. I was going for just a daily driver good look. Not perfect. Since I was on a time constraint I think I did pretty good for just 5-7 days.
You can see what I mean in this picture.
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg576...pg&res=landing
Started sanding and some body work
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg803...pg&res=landing
Took the bed off( Painting it inside the garage was a mistake. Wasnt hot enough to paint so I have a lot of sanding to do.)
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg94/...pg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg594...pg&res=landing
Started the first coat on the cab/door
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg269...pg&res=landing
Removed the front clip. Look how nasty it was under the hood. Was seriously embarrassed to show anyone.
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg52/...pg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg688...pg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg62/...pg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg838...pg&res=landing
Got the bed going. Looked good at first. But the 3rd or so coat didnt dry right and runned everywhere. I plan on doing it in the sun next time like the cab etc.
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg9/s...pg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg442...pg&res=landing
4th coat on the cab
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg18/...pg&res=landing
Started the front clip
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg844...pg&res=landing
Started on the motor. Had to jack the engine out of the frame to slip the one piece oil pan gasket in.Cleaned it up a little to make it easier to work with.
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg812...pg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg594...pg&res=landing
Got it back together and begun to get it ready for paint
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg836...pg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg715...pg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg6/s...pg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg716...pg&res=landing
Got the front back together.(still neded some coats but was running low on time)
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg194...pg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg99/...pg&res=landing
Plasti Dipped the ugly chrome bumper( Sanded it with some 36 grit then sprayed)
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg703...pg&res=landing
Still have to finish the hood. It needs a lot of work. So been driving hoodless but it's a million times better then what it was.
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg189...pg&res=landing
$150 and a week of free time off work can do a lot.
Oh and by the way. I used a roller to apply the satin black. Pretty damn good huh

Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
 

nice job

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You are the Frugal Econo Customizor! Good show Ol' Boy.

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I'm impressed! Looks Damn good
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A little video of when I went to back the truck up to put the bed back on. Didnt realize a cop was on the corner. Didn't seem to care though :metal: Other then pretty much tweaking my back pretty good it went smooth.

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Well done!

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Nice job looks real good
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you did lots of work... looks great..nice job.i like it .

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I like it. it looks great you did a good job with very little time and money

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I think this looks great, i cant see anything i dont like about that truck. I love the tires and wheels on there too. Nice job.

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Truck looks great! What kind of paint did you use?

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Excellent job! That's a lot of work in a short time frame. Flat black looks really nice and even more impressive that it was roll on!

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Nice work! definitely an improvement...

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Looks great!

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nice job, lotta work in 1 week, I am a fan of all black

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great work you did there, not even considering the small money invested.

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Very nice and a big difference, looks great!

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:agree:
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your truck looks great! i really like your wheel tire combo on there as well, nice job!

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Nice job!!

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that looks good!

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looks great man

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Well I deamed my other 68 hood a complete loss. Making it into a table. But on the bright side I picked (Well had delivered) this cherry 68 hood for $85. Going to start working on it tonight. Stoked
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg845...pg&res=landing

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Darn nice!

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Good job.