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Beatcoaster · 09-29-2009, 02:24 AM

Well, with the rain finally coming here in Seattle I think summer is finally over, but I have gotten a lot done since March when I bought this purple beast...

Since then I started with the interior first as I'm sure most of you have seen. Going from this:

To this:

After that I debated on saving for the engine/tranny but it was just too purple and I couldn't take it much more...So after countless hours of rust removal, redoing the drip rail with 3m 8307, and a lot of unphotographed other things, I made some progress worth documenting.

After finishing the interior totally with a rattlecan I felt confident doing the outside - and the adventure began, spraying metallic with a rattlecan(bad idea), outside in my driveway(bad idea), panel by panel(bad idea)...After plenty of screw ups/testing I finally figured out the steps needed to make it look good with no streaking or having the clear lay over and stripe the metallic flake. So far I have probably spent $300 in paint but it's still cheaper than buying a large cfm compressor/guns/paint/clear/hardner/etc - and it isn't purple anymore.

Here the grill is finally complete. It was torn completely apart, 3 hours of taping the letters and lines, painted, polished and rebuilt - probably 16 hours just in this...

This whole fender was bashed in along the crease in the arch - I pulled it all out and used a little filler and voila - no more dents - a lot more sanding, paint, sanding, clear, sanding and it will be ready for a buff/polish. Notice how bad and striped a rattlecan metallic job can look if you just lay it down without a care...

The initial pass of 1500, still need to block it with 2000. Funny how all these scratches dissapear!

My test panel, with various patches hand rubbed with only rubbing compound after it was sanded w/2000 Who says a rattlecan paint job can't look good?

The shiney spot!

So now that the rains are here - time to go inside and start on my LED lighting projects. The entire truck will be lit with LED's except for the headlights. I started messing around with the sidemarkers tonight and I came up with a sweet idea for backlighting them with the parking lights on. The backs on the original Guide sidemarkers are too thick, but these aftermarket ones from Classic Industries work perfect. The bulb socket will be connected to the turn signal, so they will have dual function, and look really slick going down the road...

Beatcoaster · 09-29-2009, 02:37 AM

A couple more...

coloradosean2009 · 09-29-2009, 08:51 AM

Where did you buy the LEDs?

Beatcoaster · 09-29-2009, 10:04 AM

These are leftovers from when I converted my last car entirely to LED's, but I got them from, and have used www.superbrightleds.com for the last 7+ years - fast service and prices that can't be beat.

**Boog** · 09-29-2009, 10:31 AM

That looks purdy dang'd good for a driveway spraycan job.

Beatcoaster · 09-29-2009, 04:18 PM

Thanks all for the compliments, I am eager to see it shine as well, but the weatherman says rain for the next few days so perhaps I can get the hood and that side finished up before the sun dissapears altogether. In an effort to create my own "build thread" here I have attached this link to the interior thread photos.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350669

Sinister · 09-29-2009, 10:30 AM

Nice work. I'd like to see some more pics when you're done sanding and buffing.

*Dylan · 10-02-2009, 05:47 PM

Think you could do a step by step on how to get to a finished paint job like that? It looks great!

Beatcoaster · 10-02-2009, 06:06 PM

I will, but I want to get a few finished shots first, no point in telling the steps if in the end you can't go "see! it looks great!!"

*Dylan · 10-02-2009, 11:25 PM

Haha, well from what I can see it does look great!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-02-2009, 11:29 PM

Looks good nice job....

CG · 10-02-2009, 11:35 PM

Ive never considered running LED's because I hate being able to see all the little bulbs. Yours look really good though. Nice and bright and no obvious little bulbs. Ill be anxious to see how this is done in more detail.

DZL1 · 10-03-2009, 12:21 AM

Very Nice!!

DZL1.

Wootdog · 10-03-2009, 08:46 AM

Sweet. I like to see a person take the time and do a truck right. I have had rattle can nightmares. Then when a pro ends up taking over, it costs me big time. I seem to get flustered for lack of a better word.
Kerry

TheOldGM · 10-05-2009, 07:20 AM

Keep up the passion for these trucks! They are the best GM ever built.

72BlckButy · 10-05-2009, 08:11 AM

Diggin' the LEDs, nice work!

09-29-2009, 02:24 AM	#1
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	A couple updates - progress photos Well, with the rain finally coming here in Seattle I think summer is finally over, but I have gotten a lot done since March when I bought this purple beast... Since then I started with the interior first as I'm sure most of you have seen. Going from this: To this: After that I debated on saving for the engine/tranny but it was just too purple and I couldn't take it much more...So after countless hours of rust removal, redoing the drip rail with 3m 8307, and a lot of unphotographed other things, I made some progress worth documenting. After finishing the interior totally with a rattlecan I felt confident doing the outside - and the adventure began, spraying metallic with a rattlecan(bad idea), outside in my driveway(bad idea), panel by panel(bad idea)...After plenty of screw ups/testing I finally figured out the steps needed to make it look good with no streaking or having the clear lay over and stripe the metallic flake. So far I have probably spent $300 in paint but it's still cheaper than buying a large cfm compressor/guns/paint/clear/hardner/etc - and it isn't purple anymore. Here the grill is finally complete. It was torn completely apart, 3 hours of taping the letters and lines, painted, polished and rebuilt - probably 16 hours just in this... This whole fender was bashed in along the crease in the arch - I pulled it all out and used a little filler and voila - no more dents - a lot more sanding, paint, sanding, clear, sanding and it will be ready for a buff/polish. Notice how bad and striped a rattlecan metallic job can look if you just lay it down without a care... The initial pass of 1500, still need to block it with 2000. Funny how all these scratches dissapear! My test panel, with various patches hand rubbed with only rubbing compound after it was sanded w/2000 Who says a rattlecan paint job can't look good? The shiney spot! So now that the rains are here - time to go inside and start on my LED lighting projects. The entire truck will be lit with LED's except for the headlights. I started messing around with the sidemarkers tonight and I came up with a sweet idea for backlighting them with the parking lights on. The backs on the original Guide sidemarkers are too thick, but these aftermarket ones from Classic Industries work perfect. The bulb socket will be connected to the turn signal, so they will have dual function, and look really slick going down the road... Last edited by Beatcoaster; 09-29-2009 at 02:37 AM.

09-29-2009, 02:37 AM	#2
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: A couple updates - progress photos A couple more... Last edited by Beatcoaster; 09-29-2009 at 02:38 AM.

09-29-2009, 08:51 AM	#3
coloradosean2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 291	Re: A couple updates - progress photos Where did you buy the LEDs? __________________ __________________________________________ Sean 1972 C20 2005 4Runner

09-29-2009, 10:04 AM	#4
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: A couple updates - progress photos These are leftovers from when I converted my last car entirely to LED's, but I got them from, and have used www.superbrightleds.com for the last 7+ years - fast service and prices that can't be beat. Last edited by Beatcoaster; 09-29-2009 at 10:06 AM.

09-29-2009, 10:31 AM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: A couple updates - progress photos That looks purdy dang'd good for a driveway spraycan job. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-29-2009, 04:18 PM	#6
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: A couple updates - progress photos Thanks all for the compliments, I am eager to see it shine as well, but the weatherman says rain for the next few days so perhaps I can get the hood and that side finished up before the sun dissapears altogether. In an effort to create my own "build thread" here I have attached this link to the interior thread photos. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350669

09-29-2009, 10:30 AM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: A couple updates - progress photos Nice work. I'd like to see some more pics when you're done sanding and buffing. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 09-29-2009 at 10:31 AM.

10-02-2009, 05:47 PM	#8
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: A couple updates - progress photos Think you could do a step by step on how to get to a finished paint job like that? It looks great! __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

10-02-2009, 06:06 PM	#9
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: A couple updates - progress photos I will, but I want to get a few finished shots first, no point in telling the steps if in the end you can't go "see! it looks great!!"

10-02-2009, 11:25 PM	#10
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: A couple updates - progress photos Haha, well from what I can see it does look great! __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

10-02-2009, 11:29 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: A couple updates - progress photos Looks good nice job.... __________________ 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..

10-02-2009, 11:35 PM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: A couple updates - progress photos Ive never considered running LED's because I hate being able to see all the little bulbs. Yours look really good though. Nice and bright and no obvious little bulbs. Ill be anxious to see how this is done in more detail.

10-03-2009, 12:21 AM	#13
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: A couple updates - progress photos Very Nice!! DZL1.

10-03-2009, 08:46 AM	#14
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,683	Re: A couple updates - progress photos Sweet. I like to see a person take the time and do a truck right. I have had rattle can nightmares. Then when a pro ends up taking over, it costs me big time. I seem to get flustered for lack of a better word. Kerry __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

10-05-2009, 07:20 AM	#15
TheOldGM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 18	Re: A couple updates - progress photos Keep up the passion for these trucks! They are the best GM ever built. __________________ Gas flows from more places then my rear....



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10-05-2009, 08:11 AM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: A couple updates - progress photos Diggin' the LEDs, nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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