the point of no return... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

samwise68 · 08-09-2006, 11:28 PM

well. i finally made some visible progress.

now. before you point fingers are my lack of skill...remember. i'm to the point of no return. i just want to get it back together, and drive it. haha.

so, i give you..2 semi-repaired inner fenders.

shot with gloss black industrial krylon...have a whole 5 gallon bucket full...muwahah. along with safety red. can we say, truck colors?

yes. they're patched. with a 110V lincoln fluxcore. its ugly. i didn't bother to grind the welds. yep.

shinnnyyyyy.

not too shabby. i shot the paint with one of those electric sprayers, Black and Decker, bought it at Fleet Farm for around 60 bucks..it worked okee. if i get the kinks worked out of using it, i might use it over the Binks. who knows.

but to draw eyes away from the ugliness...i plan on painting some cards on the fenders.

cards you may ask? yes. cards. 2's. as in, Deuces Wild, kinda thing. maybe with a bowtie worked in..but yes. thats my plan.

lemme know whatcha think.

.later days.
.sam.

Longhorn Man · 08-10-2006, 12:17 AM

making it perfect is second to making it fun.

big blue 72 · 08-10-2006, 10:32 AM

looks like something i would have done.
My buddy down here laughs at me for my work tactics, but it is MY work, and it didnt cost me much except time.
I figure i will only get better by trying! Right?
GOOD JOB!

**Ron 586** · 08-10-2006, 11:10 AM

Good job. Use what you have to make it as good as you can. Not all of us can afford a high dollar ride.

**CPNE** · 08-10-2006, 11:41 AM

I applaud anybody courageous enough to recognize function over form! It's a truck. It came from the factory designed for it's utilitarian value, complete with imperfections. No one cared then as long as it served the duty it was designed for. Today, many people lose sight of the fact its a "truck" and over-restore, in the process taking the utility out of the vehicle. What do you have then? An expensive vehicle with little or no practical use. I've been guilty of the same offense in the past. Never again! It's "good enough" when it's servicable, presentable, and retains all it's utility value.

big blue 72 · 08-11-2006, 10:02 AM

another Plus on mine is ....It Runs AND it is PAID OFF!

ChevyDude · 08-11-2006, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

Today, many people lose sight of the fact its a "truck" and over-restore, in the process taking the utility out of the vehicle.

I'm Guilty as charged, 100% !!! LOL!....but that's OK!

Hey, do what cha gotta do!!! Get it going if that's what you are driven to do. I also applaud you for getting with it, and getting it done. I need a small dose of those meds in some areas when working on my truck!!!

PonyX · 08-11-2006, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

I applaud anybody courageous enough to recognize function over form! It's a truck. It came from the factory designed for it's utilitarian value, complete with imperfections. No one cared then as long as it served the duty it was designed for. Today, many people lose sight of the fact its a "truck" and over-restore, in the process taking the utility out of the vehicle. What do you have then? An expensive vehicle with little or no practical use. I've been guilty of the same offense in the past. Never again! It's "good enough" when it's servicable, presentable, and retains all it's utility value.

Here Here!!

08-10-2006, 12:17 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: the point of no return... making it perfect is second to making it fun.

08-10-2006, 10:32 AM	#3
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: the point of no return... looks like something i would have done. My buddy down here laughs at me for my work tactics, but it is MY work, and it didnt cost me much except time. I figure i will only get better by trying! Right? GOOD JOB!

08-10-2006, 11:10 AM	#4
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: the point of no return... Good job. Use what you have to make it as good as you can. Not all of us can afford a high dollar ride. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

08-10-2006, 11:41 AM	#5
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Re: the point of no return... I applaud anybody courageous enough to recognize function over form! It's a truck. It came from the factory designed for it's utilitarian value, complete with imperfections. No one cared then as long as it served the duty it was designed for. Today, many people lose sight of the fact its a "truck" and over-restore, in the process taking the utility out of the vehicle. What do you have then? An expensive vehicle with little or no practical use. I've been guilty of the same offense in the past. Never again! It's "good enough" when it's servicable, presentable, and retains all it's utility value. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-11-2006, 10:02 AM	#6
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: the point of no return... another Plus on mine is ....It Runs AND it is PAID OFF!



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