Lil bit of progress this weekend. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jimbotronics · 11-20-2005, 06:25 PM

Took off work on Friday and motored the cab to Orlando. A company called Blast Off media blasted and then Aluminum Oxide Blasted it. I hafta say I was pretty impressed. We got it back to my buddy's shop and after taking care of a few issues we got it in expoxy primer then he shot the firewall and interior. The top is actually going to be a dark blue, he forgot and painted the windshild post in silver. So that'll hafta be sanded and reshot. I had a hard time deciding to just go with a black engine bay, but it'll be ahelluva lot easier down the road if I decide to change exterior colors.

SLIMJIM · 11-20-2005, 07:05 PM

Looks great. Curious as to what the blasting cost you? Thanks.

Curt

Jimbotronics · 11-20-2005, 07:11 PM

He done both the media and the AO for $400.

krue · 11-20-2005, 08:19 PM

Looks good.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-20-2005, 09:01 PM

Looks very nice... Keep us posted...

Deuce · 11-20-2005, 10:13 PM

Nice to start with a clean slate. Looks Good.

Jimbotronics · 11-20-2005, 10:42 PM

Thanks fellas - it's gonna be a long process... little by little if you will. It's been one headache after another from the get go. First off, when I purchased the truck and had it shipped down from NC (non board member) it was supposed to be rust free - I think what he really meant to say is that he had it professionally dipped in bondo. Not being a body guy it was more than I could handle. Located this cab, which was in primer and suposed to be ready for paint. Drove 18hrs round trip to pick it up only to find it had major issues as well. New rockers, cab corners, and body mounts had all been put in completely wrong and nothing lined up - I feel Grendel's pain! Luckily I made a friend in the local area that does body work and is helping me redo this one in trade for my old one.

**N2TRUX** · 11-20-2005, 11:11 PM

Are you sure you want it to be blue? That silver looks pretty darn good. Although I would paint it body color under the hood too....

Jimbotronics · 11-20-2005, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Are you sure you want it to be blue? That silver looks pretty darn good. Although I would paint it body color under the hood too....

LOL! Thanks Trux! This is the color scheme I'm going for just a darker on both top and bottom.

**tnblazerk5** · 11-21-2005, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbotronics

LOL! Thanks Trux! This is the color scheme I'm going for just a darker on both top and bottom.

cool colors keep up the good work

4tiresngas · 11-21-2005, 01:44 AM

Jimbotronics, did you do that yourself with the digital paintbooth software? I am looking at buying a copy of it. I found it online for about $50 at http://www.bigestores.com/siteid16/d...ProductID=8129

Jimbotronics · 11-21-2005, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 4tiresngas

Jimbotronics, did you do that yourself with the digital paintbooth software? I am looking at buying a copy of it. I found it online for about $50 at http://www.bigestores.com/siteid16/d...ProductID=8129

nah, I posted a "photoshop this please" in the photoshop forum and Blaz-air did it. I believe he sells the software as well.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=172182

ACES · 11-21-2005, 02:43 AM

What does Aluminum Oxide blast do?

11-20-2005, 06:25 PM	#1
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Lil bit of progress this weekend. Took off work on Friday and motored the cab to Orlando. A company called Blast Off media blasted and then Aluminum Oxide Blasted it. I hafta say I was pretty impressed. We got it back to my buddy's shop and after taking care of a few issues we got it in expoxy primer then he shot the firewall and interior. The top is actually going to be a dark blue, he forgot and painted the windshild post in silver. So that'll hafta be sanded and reshot. I had a hard time deciding to just go with a black engine bay, but it'll be ahelluva lot easier down the road if I decide to change exterior colors. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707 Last edited by Jimbotronics; 11-20-2005 at 08:58 PM.

11-20-2005, 07:05 PM	#2
SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: Lil bit of progress this weekend. Looks great. Curious as to what the blasting cost you? Thanks. Curt __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD

11-20-2005, 07:11 PM	#3
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: Lil bit of progress this weekend. He done both the media and the AO for $400. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

11-20-2005, 08:19 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Lil bit of progress this weekend. Looks good. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-20-2005, 09:01 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Lil bit of progress this weekend. Looks very nice... Keep us posted... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-20-2005, 10:13 PM	#6
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Lil bit of progress this weekend. Nice to start with a clean slate. Looks Good. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

11-20-2005, 10:42 PM	#7
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: Lil bit of progress this weekend. Thanks fellas - it's gonna be a long process... little by little if you will. It's been one headache after another from the get go. First off, when I purchased the truck and had it shipped down from NC (non board member) it was supposed to be rust free - I think what he really meant to say is that he had it professionally dipped in bondo. Not being a body guy it was more than I could handle. Located this cab, which was in primer and suposed to be ready for paint. Drove 18hrs round trip to pick it up only to find it had major issues as well. New rockers, cab corners, and body mounts had all been put in completely wrong and nothing lined up - I feel Grendel's pain! Luckily I made a friend in the local area that does body work and is helping me redo this one in trade for my old one. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

11-20-2005, 11:11 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Lil bit of progress this weekend. Are you sure you want it to be blue? That silver looks pretty darn good. Although I would paint it body color under the hood too.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-21-2005, 01:44 AM	#11
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Re: Lil bit of progress this weekend. Jimbotronics, did you do that yourself with the digital paintbooth software? I am looking at buying a copy of it. I found it online for about $50 at http://www.bigestores.com/siteid16/d...ProductID=8129 __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

11-21-2005, 02:43 AM	#13
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	Re: Lil bit of progress this weekend. What does Aluminum Oxide blast do? __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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