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**LockDoc** · 01-19-2009, 08:16 PM

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Well, my friend and I started the painting process on the 71 Chevy yesterday. Everything is pretty darned straight on this truck so it shouldn't be too bad to do. The interior was painted red and they had the doors and stuff trimmed in but they didn't paint the glove box door or ash tray. We couldn't get the paint to match so we are going to have to paint the interior again. We are working on the doors and fenders right now and have them primed. I am going to take the hood up tomorrow when I go. I have decided on a red and white color scheme.

LockDoc

67ChevyRedneck · 01-19-2009, 08:41 PM

Man, you don't waste any time

What's the blue stuff on the door?

**LockDoc** · 01-19-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Man, you don't waste any time

What's the blue stuff on the door?

Spot putty for some small nicks and scratches.

LockDoc

Bob 68327 · 01-19-2009, 10:54 PM

Looks Great Leon !! If it ever quits snowing I will be up to check it out . Keep up the good work it's gonna be really nice when your done !! Bob

tcb-1 · 01-19-2009, 08:48 PM

nothing prettier than straight sheetmetal!!!!

Looks great, Leon! Keep us updated!

Chevymann1968 · 01-19-2009, 09:38 PM

Looking Good!!!

Bob 68327 · 01-29-2009, 12:21 AM

Any Updates??????

**LockDoc** · 01-29-2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob 68327

Any Updates??????

Not much... I've had too many interuptions, plus the guy that's helping me is kind of a perfectionist. He doesn't know what a DD is.. To him everything is a show truck and he wants to paint it like that. Anyway I got the fenders and doors sanded again and I prepped the hood so it's ready for primer. I'm building a wall for him in his shop (you can see it in one of the pics) so I had to go to Des Moines today and get a door and some other stuff for that.

I disassembled a small block a couple of days ago and took the block to get it hot tanked and bore checked. The guy from the shop called me early this morning and told me it needs to be bored...Rats!

That's about it for now.

LockDoc

01-19-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Progress on the 71 Chevy - Well, my friend and I started the painting process on the 71 Chevy yesterday. Everything is pretty darned straight on this truck so it shouldn't be too bad to do. The interior was painted red and they had the doors and stuff trimmed in but they didn't paint the glove box door or ash tray. We couldn't get the paint to match so we are going to have to paint the interior again. We are working on the doors and fenders right now and have them primed. I am going to take the hood up tomorrow when I go. I have decided on a red and white color scheme. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-19-2009, 08:41 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Progress on the 71 Chevy Man, you don't waste any time What's the blue stuff on the door? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-19-2009, 10:54 PM	#4
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Progress on the 71 Chevy Looks Great Leon !! If it ever quits snowing I will be up to check it out . Keep up the good work it's gonna be really nice when your done !! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

01-19-2009, 08:48 PM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Progress on the 71 Chevy nothing prettier than straight sheetmetal!!!! Looks great, Leon! Keep us updated! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

01-19-2009, 09:38 PM	#6
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: Progress on the 71 Chevy Looking Good!!! __________________ 1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD

01-29-2009, 12:21 AM	#7
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Progress on the 71 Chevy Any Updates?????? __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker



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